Serinity Flatback Crystals
Serinity flatback crystals are premium Austrian crystal rhinestones, precision-cut and platinum foil-backed to Swarovski-equivalent standards, available in hotfix, non-hotfix and sew-on types with over 150 colours, effects and finishes, at around 10% below Swarovski prices. Created by Bluestreak Crystals in January 2022, they are available to any designer, maker or business with no application, approval or minimum order required.
A Bluestreak Crystals Brand
Serinity is a brand built by Bluestreak Crystals, launched in direct response to the industry's need for a premium, unrestricted alternative to Swarovski following changes to Swarovski's distribution model. As the brand's creators, Bluestreak Crystals stocks the most comprehensive Serinity flatback range available anywhere in the world, across all sizes, cuts, types and colours, with reliable stock levels and fast dispatch throughout the year.
Browse the full range by type above, use the Serinity colour chart to find your shade, or buy a sample pack to check colours and finishes in person before ordering.
What Are Serinity Flatback Crystals?
Faceted in Austria using the same cutting infrastructure as the world's leading crystal brands, each Serinity flatback features platinum foiling on the reverse to amplify colour depth and light refraction, and is produced to consistent sizing and colour standards across every batch. The range covers sizes SS3 to SS48, spans three precision-cut designs and is available in over 150 colours, effects and finishes, all lead-free and EU REACH-compliant.
Are Serinity Flatbacks as Good as Swarovski?
Serinity flatback crystals use the same article reference codes and SS sizing system as Swarovski, so sizes, shapes and product types translate directly with no need to redesign patterns or templates. Manufactured in Austria to matching technical specifications for faceting, foiling and light refraction, Serinity flatbacks are comparable to Swarovski in brilliance and consistency, at around 10% lower prices and with no restricted purchasing process.
Hotfix, Non-Hotfix and Sew-On: Which Type Do You Need?
The Serinity flatback range includes three application types, each suited to different materials and techniques. Choosing the right type before ordering avoids adhesion problems and rework.
- Hotfix flatbacks — pre-coated with a heat-activated adhesive for fast, secure application to fabrics and textiles using a hotfix applicator wand, heat press or iron (steam off). Also known as heat-set or iron-on crystals. Ideal for dancewear, costumes, bridal embellishment and fashion garments.
- Non-hotfix flatbacks — no pre-applied adhesive; bonded using a one- or two-component jewellery glue or specialist adhesive. The most versatile option, suitable for glass, metal, plastic, leather, fabric and mixed-media surfaces. Widely used for nail art, glue-on crystal work and accessories.
- Sew-on crystals — pre-drilled for hand-sewing or machine-stitching directly onto garments and textiles, ideal where adhesive alone may not provide sufficient holding strength for high-movement designs.
Browse Serinity hotfix flatbacks, Serinity non-hotfix flatbacks and Serinity sew-on crystals by size and colour.
Crystal Cuts: 2000, 2058 and 2088 Explained
Serinity flatback rhinestones are available in three cut designs, each engineered to maximise light refraction at their respective size ranges.
- 2000 Rose Cut — 8 facets, available in SS3 and SS4. A clean, classic cut ideal for fine detail work, micro-embellishment and nail art.
- 2058 Xilion Rose Cut — 14 alternating facets, used for SS5 to SS10. Optimised for maximum light capture in smaller stone sizes, popular for intricate nail art and close-detail embellishment.
- 2088 Xirius Rose Cut — 16 facets in a patented starburst arrangement, used for SS12 to SS48. The most brilliant cut in the range, delivering Swarovski-matching light refraction for high-impact fashion embellishment, stage costumes and bridal couture.
Available Sizes: SS3 to SS48
Serinity flatback crystals are sized using the SS (Stone Size) system, covering SS3 (approximately 1.3mm) through to SS48 (approximately 11mm), from ultra-fine micro crystals for nail art to large focal stones for statement embellishment. Each product listing includes both the SS size and millimetre equivalent for easy selection. Commonly ordered sizes include:
- SS5 — approximately 1.8mm
- SS7 — approximately 2.2mm
- SS9 — approximately 2.6mm
- SS12 — approximately 3.1mm
- SS16 — approximately 3.9mm
- SS20 — approximately 4.7mm
- SS30 — approximately 6.4mm
What Are Serinity Flatback Crystals Used For?
Serinity flatback crystals are used across professional and creative applications by fashion designers, nail technicians, costume makers and jewellery designers. Their batch-to-batch consistency in sizing, colour and foil quality makes them equally suited to one-off commissions and full production runs.
- Fashion and garment embellishment
- Dancewear and performance costumes
- Bridal and occasion wear
- Nail art and beauty
- Accessories including bags, shoes and headpieces
- Jewellery making and mixed-media craft
For coordinated designs, pair Serinity flatbacks with Serinity crystal beads, Serinity chatons and round stones, and our full range of adhesives and application tools.
No Application, No Approval, No Restrictions
Any designer, nail technician, maker or business can buy Serinity flatback crystals immediately, in retail or wholesale quantities, with no application process or brand agreement required. You are also free to mention Serinity by name in your own product listings and marketing without any licensing restrictions.
Unlike Swarovski flatback crystals, which require an approved application before any purchase can be made, Serinity is open to all buyers from day one. If you have been waiting on Swarovski approval or have had an application declined, Serinity delivers the same Austrian-made quality with a completely unrestricted purchasing process.
Why Choose Serinity Flatback Crystals?
Reliable batch consistency is what sets Serinity apart for professional use. Uniform colour accuracy, SS sizing and foil quality across every order means designers can scale from a single handmade piece to a full production run without managing colour drift or quality variation between batches.
- Made in Austria to the same standards as the world's leading crystal brands
- Platinum foil-backed for enhanced colour depth and light refraction
- Over 150 colours, effects and finishes including AB, shimmer, metallic and lacquer
- Three precision cut designs across the full SS3 to SS48 size range
- Same article reference codes as Swarovski for a seamless product transition
- Around 10% lower prices than equivalent Swarovski flatbacks
- Lead-free and EU REACH-compliant
- No application, approval or brand agreement required
- Retail and wholesale packs available with no minimum order
Why Buy from Bluestreak Crystals?
Bluestreak Crystals created the Serinity brand, which means nobody stocks it more comprehensively, holds deeper inventory or understands the range better. Whether you need a single retail pack or regular wholesale quantities, orders are dispatched same or next working day to customers and businesses worldwide.
We also stock Swarovski flatback crystals for approved accounts, Preciosa flatback crystals and Estella flatback crystals across a range of budgets and brands, all available under one roof. Regular large-volume buyers can apply for a Bluestreak Crystals trade account to access discounted wholesale pricing across the full range.