Neon stones are opaque rather than transparent, which is the whole reason they exist. A transparent crystal depends on light passing through it, so under a colored stage wash or flat gym lighting it can shift or wash out. A neon stone carries its own color and stays saturated regardless of the light hitting it.

That makes this range the standard for competition cheer, team spirit, majorette, and any design that has to read from the top of the bleachers. It is also why neons look flat next to a regular rhinestone up close: they are built for distance, not for sparkle.

The range comes in two lines. Neon shades are MAXIMA Crystals by Preciosa^® and cover Neon Pink, Neon Blue, Neon Green, Neon Orange, and Neon Yellow, each stocked in a full size range. Electric shades are PriceLess Crystal^™ and cover Electric Pink, Electric Blue, Electric Green, Electric Orange, Electric Violet, and Electric Yellow. Neon Purple is the PriceLess purple.

Most designs pair neons with transparent stones rather than using them alone, since the neons hold the color and the clear or AB stones supply the flash. Every neon shade also appears in its own color family: Neon Pink sits in pink, Neon Blue in blue, and so on.

Frequently asked questions

What is a neon rhinestone?

A neon rhinestone is opaque rather than transparent, so it carries its own saturated color instead of relying on light passing through it. That makes it hold its shade under any lighting, which a transparent stone will not. Neon describes the type of stone, not a single color.

What is the difference between Neon and Electric rhinestones?

They are two different product lines. Neon shades are MAXIMA Crystals by Preciosa and come in the wider size range. Electric shades are PriceLess Crystal and keep larger jobs affordable. Both are opaque and behave the same way under lighting, so the choice is a matter of cut quality and budget rather than color behavior.

Why do neon rhinestones look flat compared to regular ones?

Because they are solid rather than clear. A transparent stone throws light back out through its facets and produces flash. An opaque stone reflects light off its surface and produces color instead. Up close a neon reads as a bright flat dot. From fifty feet it is the only stone still showing its color.

Which rhinestones work best for competition cheer?

Neons, for anything that has to match team colors and read from the stands. Most cheer designs combine them with crystal clear or crystal AB stones, using the neons for the color blocks and the clear stones for movement and shine.

Do neon rhinestones glow under blacklight?

Some fluorescent pigments react to UV light, but we do not test our stones for blacklight performance and cannot promise a specific result. If a design depends on glowing under UV, order a small quantity and test it under the actual lighting before committing to a full order.

How do I match a neon to team colors?
Order a rhinestone color chart and hold the stones against the uniform fabric. Neons photograph better than most finishes, since there is no reflection to capture, but the exact saturation still shifts between a screen and the real stone.