The year-old Austrian producer is synonymous with high quality, precision-cut, brilliant crystals, appearing everywhere from Parisian runways to everyday wardrobes. But what exactly is a Swarovski crystal, and what makes it so special? All Swarovski crystals are manufactured in Austria using quartz, sand and minerals — the exact proportions of which are kept a closely-held company secret.
The specialised manufacturing process, using tools made exclusively by the company itself, ensures the highest possible precision when cutting each crystal. Genuine Swarovski crystals can be distinguished from others by their superior brilliance and lack of bubbles or oily sheen. Gorgeous pendants to enhance your chains. Statement to Simple. Choose Your Style. Artisan Rings from Around the World.
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Moda Collection. The latest from Italian Runways. About Us. Log in. Close cart. Proceed To Checkout. As someone in the fashion jewelry industry, you hear this a lot. For someone in the know, these questions are kind of nonsensical. But if you are asking these questions, it is not your fault! There is definitely a lot of misinformation in the fashion jewelry industry. So today we will figure out what Swarovski crystals really are and what you should know when buying them.
Crystals, like Swarovski crystals, are also known as lead glass. As the name implies, lead glass is when lead replaces some of the content of a more typical glass you would find in everyday life.
Adding lead creates a glass with an increased refractive index. It is no surprise that diamonds naturally have an extremely high refractive index. Swarovski crystals are faceted lead glass beads produced by the Swarovski company.
By most definitions, Swarovski crystals, and all crystals used in jewelry, are basically a form of cut glass. By the same token, diamonds are just precisely cut minerals. With that said, we can answer one common question. Are Swarovski crystals real? Yes they are real. They are real lead glass. In this case the answer is, no, they are not. Swarovski crystals are non-precious lead glass meaning that the intrinsic value of the material is not very high.
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