Swarovski crystals capture us with their brilliance, but they’re not quite diamonds… Definitely no, and the price says this up-front. Let’s not discredit them so easily because they make for great luxurious jewelry and are used all over the world. Even so, the price versus quality appears to be quite fair.
Swarovski is the biggest and most renowned crystal producing company, promoting its fantasy and style for more than 100 years.The jewelry and accessory collections have high design and quality standards. The multi-facet crystals come in various shapes and colors.
One rof the biggest accomplishment was the creation of a green crystal “Swarogreen” that is considered a substitute for the emerald. The strength and refraction properties make it a great synthetic alternative to emerald. The common metal used for their jewelry settings is rhodium plated steel.
The Swarovski creations entered the haute-couture world by decorating bags, shoes and dresses of famous designers.
For more details and products please visit www.swarovski.com.
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November 26th, 2008 at 5:27 am
I find Swarovski crystals brilliantly beautiful but they can never take the place of diamonds. When I first came across these elegant gems, I thought that they would make a good material for fashion jewelries, having that sparkling look of a diamond stone. But of course, someone who knows how a real diamond sparkles and looks like would know the difference up-front. But nevertheless, I still appreciate the beauty that they possess although I personally choose to splurge only on top quality jewels that I can pass on to my great-great-great grandchildren as a legacy.:)
July 2nd, 2009 at 12:46 am
I think Swarovski crystals are fab, so much less than the real thing and virtualy impossible to spot the difference. i wouldnt contemplate buying anything else now!
December 18th, 2009 at 7:34 am
IMHO Swarovski should not be compared to diamonds or diamond simulant fine jewellery. Swarovski is very high end costume jewellery, even their sales people will tell you the same. However, properly looked after Swarovski can last your life time. Swarovski cyrstals have more than 30% of lead which gives it that very brilliant shine. Where as more inferior crystals does not have that much lead.
Diamonds…well….they are the ultimate girls best friend, is it not
As for diamond simulants, these should not be compared to cubic zirconias. Diamond simulants are far better quality, but also harder than Swarovski crystals, but softer than natural diamonds. They are the cheaper alternative to diamonds…..
As for which one you should choose I believe it all depends on the look that you want. If you want instant glamour but still classy bling, Swarovski is it….even the price tag of Swarovski can be high depending on the complexity of the pieces. Diamonds…well if I have limitless amount of money I will definitely choose natural diamonds. I will wear diamond simulants or Swarovski jewellery for occasions, but I did definitely wanted natural diamond engagement and wedding rings.
Hope this helps!
February 20th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
I love swarovski and I find that as diamond as so expensive the designs tend to be fairly classic and simple but will swarovksi I can get the same sparkle for less and be adventurous with the styles of jewellery. Also Swarovski branded items tend to be a bit expensive as well sometimes so after much searching for accessories to go with a party dress I came across this on amazon for a fraction of the price!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/bro.....I2EC5YCOWW
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:29 am
swarovski diamonds are not real diamonds??????
okay…….but looking very pretty…..seriously…..
April 7th, 2010 at 7:57 am
agree – they dont say diamonds are a girl’s best friend for nothing! and natural colored diamonds especially, like ones i saw on fancydiamonds.net
April 28th, 2010 at 2:51 am
wow ! i love your jewellery. the pieces look so intricate and fantastic. waht a great idea, they make awesome signature pieces. these are so,so sweet & so pretty.