tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post4536948163188418010..comments2024-03-27T18:20:35.784-04:00Comments on The Beading Gem: Swarovski and Alternative Crystals Comparisons | Buying Swarovski Crystals in the Future | Brand Control AgreementThe Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-81861634322029099022023-05-01T16:37:40.300-04:002023-05-01T16:37:40.300-04:00I agree, I would like to see the comparisson
I agree, I would like to see the comparisson<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-72777902287697177972022-02-28T18:24:12.379-05:002022-02-28T18:24:12.379-05:00I would also be very interested in finding out if ...I would also be very interested in finding out if Crystal Passions is in fact Swarovski under another name. I need a few specific items to match some Swarovski beads I already have to complete a dream necklace with a hill tribe silver rose centerpiece and rose Swarovski crystals. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-20507859068415942572022-02-09T19:07:45.591-05:002022-02-09T19:07:45.591-05:00I and another beader are conducting what I think w...I and another beader are conducting what I think will be a comprehensive microscopic survey on Swarvoski crystal alternatives. Two sources are potentially actually Swarovski crystals in all but name. So keep an eye out on a future post about this. This was the original appeal post I wrote late last year about this survey : https://www.beadinggem.com/2021/11/crystal-microscopy-survey-of-bicones.htmlThe Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-21284696045554739382022-02-09T11:22:35.241-05:002022-02-09T11:22:35.241-05:00Thank you for this research. I find myself comple...Thank you for this research. I find myself completely adrift when it comes to replacements for Swarovski's Fancy Stones. I used them extensively in my designs, tutorials and kits and I cannot seem to locate a reasonable facsimile of any of them from another manufacturer. I know the calibrations would likely be different and I would need to re-write all of my tuts, but I just don't see ANYTHING! I also find that many of the stone products I used to rely on no longer are precisely calibrated, which makes it really difficult to try to create a pattern that works for a variety of sizes and thicknesses. SO frustrating. What do you know about Fancy Stone replacements?? Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-22212247702713507182022-01-13T18:46:11.899-05:002022-01-13T18:46:11.899-05:00I ordered some crystal Passions pendents recently ...I ordered some crystal Passions pendents recently and thought it is one of Swarovski line of business. The first impressions feel like it is lighter than Swarovski. the quality looks very close to Swarovski. So I will be glad if there is comparison article about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-24869276153291417252021-11-09T12:52:14.586-05:002021-11-09T12:52:14.586-05:00I think it's shocking that those suppliers tha...I think it's shocking that those suppliers that were granted the ability to purchase the genuine Swarovski beads cannot use the Swarovski name, whilst those that are not contracted still can? I think Swarovski 'dropped the ball' here. In addition, if that contracted supplier is contacted by a customer who asks who manufactured the crystal they are supplying, but you cannot 'under contract' state it is Swarovski, and must use a different description - is that not then by definition a 'misrepresentation of goods' and contrary to UK law? ... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-45758936943356974242021-10-09T10:44:14.515-04:002021-10-09T10:44:14.515-04:00At the end of the day it depends upon the customer...At the end of the day it depends upon the customer segment and preferences of the customers of a maker. If they were used to Swarovski's crystal elements then they might be disappointed if the new crystals dont thrive in comparison. If they are not particular then the new ones might work just as fine as designer will find ways to adapt easily. Bridal wear makers used to charge an exorbitant amount stating that they were sewing swarovski crystals onto their clothes. I wonder what will happen now?Divyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11839085440311313070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-14024645350476305392021-10-08T06:34:15.029-04:002021-10-08T06:34:15.029-04:00I'm very impressed with the quality of your as...I'm very impressed with the quality of your associate's Chinese crystals. Thank you for providing their contact info, I'll be happy to purchase from them in the future!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-69769736869648749362021-10-07T19:53:08.242-04:002021-10-07T19:53:08.242-04:00The beads certainly do look like Swarovski to the ...The beads certainly do look like Swarovski to the naked eye, and the packaging still says "made in Austria"...there's just no reference to a manufacturer. It will be interesting to see the expansion of the replacement lines, but I'm still glad I stocked up.PlatinumZJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02885257870996384357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-63039383692170806212021-10-07T13:49:09.347-04:002021-10-07T13:49:09.347-04:00My last big Swarovski order was lost by the USPS. ...My last big Swarovski order was lost by the USPS. Fire Mountain replaced it but all the items had the Crystal Passions label. Prices and quality did not change when the replacement order was received...and I do not think they are the "bait and switch" types. (Probably was too vague with my comment above.)Sneaky Burritohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01026146834644697316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-89703834425431568332021-10-07T13:33:30.535-04:002021-10-07T13:33:30.535-04:00I wonder if the "Crystal Passions" are i...I wonder if the "Crystal Passions" are in reality Swarovski because they can't use the name any more. The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-50591999965739652162021-10-07T12:46:08.650-04:002021-10-07T12:46:08.650-04:00I too would really like to see a comparison of kno...I too would really like to see a comparison of known Swarovski crystals to the items currently branded as "Crystal Passions" by Fire Mountain. At the time I placed my most recent order, the site had already stopped associating Swarovski with the Crystal Passions line; however, all were products that just weeks ago had carried the Swarovski name (most were bead packs that I wanted to reorder, so I just selected them from previous orders).PlatinumZJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02885257870996384357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-56155058569507718712021-10-07T08:59:55.427-04:002021-10-07T08:59:55.427-04:00A microscopic comparison of Swarovski items with e...A microscopic comparison of Swarovski items with either the "Crystal Passions" items from Fire Mountain or the "Dreamtime Crystal" items from Dreamtime Creations might be really informative if someone wants to do that. Just saying if the shape and exact color/finish are important to your designs you might find these particular alternatives to be good ones. (Especially if you like the colors scarlet and majestic blue, which were two of my favorites...)Sneaky Burritohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01026146834644697316noreply@blogger.com