Extensive Range Of Wholesale Rhinestone Costume Jewelry For All Your Special Occasion Needs
Rhinestones are definitely an excellent imitations of diamonds, Most brides love to wear rhinestone jewelry for their wedding day, the brilliance from rhinestones can be on par from those that comes from a diamond. Most importantly, their cost is much lower. Good manufacturers are able to capture the glistening effect that real diamonds have in the sun.
Rhinestone jewelry has a wide array of styles and designs. You can have the choice of buying vintage to of contemporary designs.Distinctive designs rhinestone jewelry and accessories like tiaras, chandelier earrings,hoop earrings in gold or silver, exquisite rhinestone brooch, tennis bracelets, bangle bracelet, glorious rhinestone necklaces sets sparkle like there's no tomorrow and possess a magic power to enhance a woman's beauty .
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Facts about rhinestones
Rhinestones - colorless imitation stones of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
Rhinestones are pieces of faceted glass. The original rhinestones were pebbles of rock crystal from the Rhine River (Austria's western boundary).
The true sparkle began in about 1775 when a French jeweler named George Frederic Stras had an idea to coat the lower side of glass with metal powder. The resulting quality closely imitated diamonds. They still were not real affordable because the stones were individually handcrafted.
1892 Daniel Swarovski, son of a Bohemian gem cutter, applied for a patent on his first invention: a machine that cuts crystal jewelry stones with unprecedented precision.
1895 Swarovski moves to Austria, where his invention could be powered by water, to set up a factory specializing in the production of cut crystal jewelry stones. Success in producing rhinestones economically without compromising the quality of the cut is achieved which meant acceptance in the jewelry industry.
1911 Daniel and his three sons refine methods to produce stones to a state of flawless brilliance. 1917 the company succeeds in producing grinding wheels for cutting crystal stones to increase production capacity.
1955 the Aurora Borealis is presented; a coating is applied to crystal stones to produce a rainbow of colors effect
1956 Daniel dies at the grand old age of 94 leaving one of Austrians largest companies and one of the worlds largest producers of rhinestones which exports 80% of its production.
Today crystal rhinestones are primarily used on costumes, apparel and jewelry.Rhinestones are produced mainly in Austria and the Czech Republic while Acrylic rhinestones are manufactured in several countries eg Taiwan.
There are many types of rhinestones
Aurora borealis (AB)
AB crystal rhinestone tends to reflect whatever color is worn near it. The AB stone is named after the Northern Lights in Alaska also known as Aurora Borealis.
Swarovski Austrian crystal rhinestones
Swarovski leaded crystal rhinestones, made in Austria, set the standard upon which all other stones are measured. They have consistently been recognized as the highest quality stones due to their superior cut and clarity which provides the best possible sparkle and brilliance. They are also the most expensive. If your budget is not an issue, then buy Swarovski.
Czech glass rhinestones
The difference in glass stones relates primarily to the lack of consistent quality due to the material (glass vs. leaded crystal) and the cut (facets are not individually cut, only the fronts and backs). These stones provide an acceptable alternative in consideration of their lower cost.
Czech crystal rhinestones
Crystals are also manufactured in the Czech Republic. In our opinion, these leaded crystal machine cut stones (we call them Czech Superiors) are comparable to Swarovski and the cost is considerably less.
Acrylic rhinestones
These are the least expensive stones. The cuts and the facets are fairly sharp but the material (plastic) has less luster than the leaded glass used in crystal rhinestones. If budget is of prime importance you can add substantial value to the presentation of your performers costumes with acrylics.
Rhinestones are also associated with musics and film
- Rhinestone ( Film )
- Rhinestone is a 1984 20th Century Fox comedy motion picture starring Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton. Other members of the cast include Richard Farnsworth, Ron Leibman, Tim Thomerson, Stephen Apostle Pec, and Penny Santon.
- Rhinestone Cowboy ( Song )
- Glen Campbell,a popular country singing star "Rhinestone Cowboy"
rhinestone cowboy is any man who wears the elaborate, stylized western wear made by rodeo tailors, especially as contrasted to a working cowboy or ranch hand.
Rhinestone Cowboy refers to several things:
* The song by Larry Weiss and sung by Glen Campbell, "Rhinestone Cowboy".
* Glen Campbell's autobiography was also called Rhinestone Cowboy.
* Country music singer David Allan Coe is often referred to as "The Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy".
* The song by hip-hop duo Madvillain from their album "Madvillainy".
* Outsider artist Loy Allen Bowlin was known as The Original Rhinestone Cowboy.
Rhinestones Film and Musics
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Rhinestone Sets For Pageants ,Bridal and Proms
Dangle Rhinestone Choker Set,silver toned setting with dazzling clear tear drop rhinestones and high quality all clear rhinestones.Comes with an adjustable length from 14.5"- 18".You can get more stylist rhinestone jewelry sets at low wholesale price Rhinestone Choker Set
Rhinestone heart jewelry are one of the popular choice. Featuring a rhinestone jewelry sets with lovely Heart Shape Rhinestone Choker Necklace Set with a lovely pair of heart shape earrings.Get More Unique Rhinestone Necklace and Choker Sets
Snow Flake Choker Necklace - X'mas Season Best Seller
rhinestone snowflake necklace in clear and red rhinestone necklace jewelry sets.The choker necklace is adjustable from approx 13" 16" Austrian Crystal Tiaras and Crowns
Rhinestone hair jewelry include rhinestone tiaras,hair pins,rhinestone hair barrette,rhinestone crowns,ponytail holders,they simply add more glamor in you.Floral Maiden Rhinestone Bridal Tiara - This elegant1.6" tiara is adorned with clear authentic Austrian crystals in silver platted settings.
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Color rhinestone jewelry that captures all attentions
Use these colorful rhinestones buckles on your shoes or belts to add a personalized finishing touch Red and Clear Starry Glaze Tiara
Red and Clear Starry Glaze Tiara - This charming silver-plated tiara is embellished with lots of radiant clear and red Austrian crystals it measures 2" at the highest center pointGet More Unique Rhinestone Tiara and Jewelry with red stones
Wedding Hair Jewelry
Rhinestone crystal hair jewellery
Elegant Swirl Rhinestone Tiara Comb, encrusted in all clear crystals and faux pearls perfection in silver tone setting. This beautiful crystal hair jewellery has a uniquely feminine elegance It measures approx 6.7" * 2.4" Austrian Crystal Earrings
Flower Girl Clear Rhinestone Earrings, made up of Austrian clear crystals in shimmering silver plated settings.Get More Unique rinstone earings
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Stylish Chandelier earrings
Xmas tree inspired rhinestone chandelier earrings come with a finishing touch of rounded mint green crystals in the middle and the bottom. Fashion Rhinestone bracelet -Your choice for wedding bracelets
Royal bella rhinestone bracelet in beautiful gold plated setting. Length: 6.5" stretch to 8"(Stretchable) , Width: 18mm. Rhinestone Jewelry Care Tips
Cleaning clear and colored rhinestone jewelry
- Do not just jumble your rhinestone jewelry together in a jewelry box. The pieces will rub against one another causing scratches in the metal, scratches in the rhinestones, and even causing the stones to drop out. It is best to store your jewelry in the box in which it came. If storing a pin and earring set in the same box, then fasten the pin and earrings to the cotton insert to eliminate the possibility of them rubbing together.
- Never expose your rhinestone jewelry to high humid environment! or the metal part of your rhinestone jewelry will become dull and yellowish or worst scenario is- it will turn rusty !
- If you want to keep your rhinestone jewelry in wooden materials like drawers etc ,take note of materials like Oak, it has certain chemicals that react adversely with the metals in costume jewelry.
- Always put on your rhinestone jewelry mins before leaving the house. Never have your jewelry on while applying cosmetics, perfume, and hair spray etc, Never wear your jewelry against skin with perfume or perfumed lotions. The metal will react to the chemicals causing it to tarnish. Always clean your rhinestone jewelry after every use.
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