Fashion
Time to talk about that famous AB coating...
Be it rhinestones or beads, one of the most common questions asked is "what does that 'AB' stand for?" Hmm, got a coffee and a few minutes? We'll tell you all we know...
Introducing ARABESQUE Non-Hotfix Flatbacks
Achieve perfect balance with ARABESQUE FLATBACKS. Use on their own or with other stones for high volume designs to balance effect AND cost.
Colour Trend Predictions from Pantone for 2014
Pantone are the recognised colour authority of the world. Releasing predictions, forecasts, trends analysis and a huge array of resources to do solely with colour, they influence and gauge how colour is used across the globe. And, from a purist point of view, remember that colour is highly influential itself, with certain colours creating certain moods. Swarovski and Preciosa work closely with Pantone colour trends. We hope you like this chart, designed to capture current colour trends in crystal shades. Enjoy!
Natural Inspiration: Under Sea Aqua
Superb colours that will literally POP against eachother!
Woods-y Blues
The blue in this lovely flower so caught our eye! Trying to find the right shade of blue can sometimes be tricky, as there are so many!!
Pretty Pink
Pantone Colour of the Year "Radiant Orchid" has inspired many a fuchsia outfit this season!
Meridian Blue
Crystal Meridian Blue is an effects crystal coating that is applied to inside, right in between the underside's foiling and the actual clear crystal. A clever way to get a really clever effect of blues, and at the same time oranges and greens. Swarovski do these things so well...
Provence Lavender - Chrysolite Blend Inspiration
Today we're inspired by an order from the deep South for some of our #Swarovski Sew-On Teardrop Feature Jewels in the fabulous colour unique to Swarovski - 'Provence Lavender-Chrysolite Blend'.
Iridescent Green Inspiration
Today we were inspired by a client's choice of these lovely Iridescent Green Top-Hole Rivolli pendants...
CLIENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
TINA HUTCHISON-THOMAS (Christchurch, NZ) 2018 'NZ Design Award Winner' for the prestigious World Of WearableArt WOW Awards with her design "Eye See You Fluffy Kōwhai" where she used over 3500 crystals to help bring her ideas to life.