Crystal clear is the colorless, fully transparent rhinestone in our line, and it is the most versatile color we stock. Because it carries no pigment, a crystal clear stone works with every costume color, every skin tone, and every fabric. It is the default choice when a design needs sparkle without adding a color decision.

Clear stones read as pure white light under a stage wash and pick up the color of whatever sits behind them. That is why crystal clear works on ballroom gowns, skating dresses, dance costumes, bridal veils, and nail art without competing with the garment. It is also the color most often ordered in bulk, since a single quantity covers multiple projects.

Crystal clear is stocked in flatback, hotfix, and sew-on styles across our crystal brands, so you can match cut quality and budget to the job. Cutting differs by brand, which changes how much light a stone throws, and clear shows that difference more plainly than any colored stone does.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between crystal clear and crystal AB rhinestones?

Crystal clear is colorless and transparent with no surface treatment. Crystal aurora borealis is the same clear stone with an iridescent AB coating that throws pink, blue, and green flashes as it moves. Choose clear for pure white sparkle and crystal AB for a color-shifting effect.

Do crystal clear rhinestones come in hotfix?

Yes. Crystal clear is available in hotfix, flatback, and sew-on styles. Hotfix stones carry a heat-activated glue backing and are applied with an applicator or heat press. Flatback stones are applied with adhesive, which gives you more control on stretch fabrics and finished garments.

Why does crystal clear look different between brands?

Facet count and cutting precision determine how much light a stone returns, and clear stones show that difference more plainly than colored stones. A higher facet count produces a brighter, sharper flash. Use the brand filter above to compare cuts side by side within this color.

How do I match crystal clear across different brands?

Order a rhinestone color chart and compare stones in hand under the lighting your finished piece will be seen in. Screens shift color and brightness, and clear stones in particular photograph differently than they look in person.