Swarovski Crystals for Jewellery Making

Bluestreak Crystals: Authorised Swarovski Distribution Partner

Bluestreak Crystals is an official Swarovski Authorised Distribution Partner, one of a very small number of approved suppliers worldwide permitted to sell the complete genuine Swarovski jewellery making range. Every component is directly sourced from Swarovski Wattens, Austria, and quality-assured.

Why Use Swarovski Crystals for Jewellery Making?

Professional jewellery makers specify Swarovski crystals for three reasons that generic glass crystal alternatives cannot match: precision, consistency and replicability. Swarovski's proprietary Austrian cutting technology produces facet geometry engineered to maximise light refraction at every size and shape, delivering the intensity of brilliance and colour depth that defines premium crystal jewellery. Consistent sizing, colour accuracy and hole alignment across every batch means designs can be replicated exactly and repairs made without visible variation between original and replacement components — essential for production jewellery collections and professional commissions where batch consistency directly affects the quality of the finished piece.

All Swarovski crystals produced since 2012 are fully lead-free and REACH-compliant, making them safe for jewellery that is worn against the skin. The range covers 70+ colours, 30+ effects and multiple finishes across every jewellery component type, giving designers a comprehensive palette for any design direction.

Swarovski Crystal Beads for Jewellery Making

Swarovski crystal beads are precision-cut faceted beads with smooth precision-drilled holes for reliable stringing, beadwork and jewellery assembly. The range covers four distinct bead formats, each with a distinct profile and best use context for jewellery design:

• Swarovski bicone beads — the 5328 Xilion bicone, the most widely used Swarovski bead in professional jewellery making. Available from 2.5mm — the smallest bicone bead in the world — through to larger statement sizes. The standard choice for bracelets, necklaces and earrings across all jewellery making styles.
• Swarovski round beads — the 5000 round bead in a uniform spherical format with a clean all-round sparkle. Available from 4mm to 12mm, equally effective as a primary bead in single-strand designs and as an accent or spacer alongside other formats.
• Swarovski briolette beads — the 5040 briolette in a flat donut profile with facets across both surfaces for a dynamic, movement-led light scatter particularly effective in drop earring and pendant designs.
• Swarovski cube beads — the 5601 cube bead in a geometric square format with chamfered edges for a bold, architectural sparkle suited to contemporary and fashion-forward jewellery.

Browse the full Swarovski crystal beads range for all bead types across all sizes and colours.

Swarovski Crystal Pearls for Jewellery Making

Swarovski crystal pearls are simulated pearls with a genuine crystal core and multiple nacre coating layers producing a flawless, silky-smooth surface indistinguishable from cultivated pearls in jewellery settings. Unlike natural or freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystal pearls deliver perfect consistency in size, colour and surface quality across every batch — essential for professional jewellery making where matching across multiple pieces in a set is critical. Available in round, baroque and half-drilled formats across classic and contemporary colours including Crystal White, Crystal Cream, Crystal Peach, Crystal Rose and Crystal Iridescent Rouge.

Browse the full Swarovski crystal pearls range across all colours and sizes.

Swarovski Crystal Pendants for Jewellery Making

Swarovski crystal pendants are multi-faceted crystal focal pieces with precision-drilled thread holes for direct use in necklace and earring designs without requiring stone-setting expertise. The range covers a comprehensive selection of shapes including round, pear, teardrop, heart, spike, star, butterfly and seasonal shapes, each precision-cut for maximum light refraction and available across 70+ colours and effects. Crystal pendants are the fastest route to a professional-quality focal stone in handmade jewellery, combining Swarovski's cutting precision with the versatility of a pre-drilled component ready for immediate use.

Browse the full Swarovski crystal pendants range across all shapes, sizes and colours.

Swarovski Chatons and Fancy Stones for Jewellery Making

Swarovski chatons and fancy stones are pointed-back precision-cut crystals designed for setting in metal bezels, prong settings and cup chain for jewellery making where a secure setting-based attachment is required rather than adhesive application. The range covers round chatons in the 1028 Xilion and 1088 Xirius cuts alongside a comprehensive selection of fancy stones including navettes, ovals, pears, hearts, squares and specialty shapes — all precision-cut for the consistent dimensions required for professional jewellery settings. Chatons and fancy stones are the foundation of high-end crystal jewellery making where stones are mounted in metal rather than glued or strung.

Browse the full Swarovski chatons and fancy stones range across all shapes, sizes and colours.

What Swarovski Crystals Are Best for Jewellery Making?

The right Swarovski component depends on the jewellery type and construction technique being used. For strung jewellery including bracelets, necklaces and earrings, bicone and round beads are the standard starting point, combined with pearls for elegant and bridal designs. For jewellery requiring focal stones, pendants offer the fastest route to a high-impact centrepiece without setting skills, while chatons and fancy stones suit designers with access to metal settings and bezels. For mixed designs combining multiple component types, Swarovski's consistent SS sizing and colour standards across all product types ensure reliable matching between beads, pearls and pendants within the same piece.

Complete Your Jewellery Making Range

Browse the full Swarovski jewellery making range across crystal beads, crystal pearls, crystal pendants and chatons and fancy stones. For jewellery making tools, findings, stringing materials and adhesives, visit our full range of jewellery making tools and accessories. For colour matching support, visit our Swarovski digital colour guides or order samples via our sample service. For the complete Swarovski range across all product types, visit our Swarovski crystals collection.

Why Buy Swarovski Jewellery Making Crystals from Bluestreak?

• Authorised distributor — guaranteed genuine Swarovski crystals sourced directly from Wattens, Austria
• Complete jewellery making range — beads, pearls, pendants, chatons and fancy stones across all sizes, shapes and 70+ colours in one place
• Batch consistency — reliable colour, sizing and hole alignment across every order for professional production and replication
• Fast dispatch — majority of orders shipped same or next working day
• Worldwide shipping — reliable international delivery with tracked options and express USA delivery in 2 to 5 days
• Colour support — Swarovski colour charts and a sample service for confident colour matching before committing to a production quantity
• Trade pricing available — apply for a trade discount for tiered pricing on bulk and repeat jewellery making orders