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Marsala, Color of the Year 2015(Post)
And the winner is Marsala. Chosen by Pantone as the Color of the Year 2015, Marsala is a blend of blush and wine, a muted burgundy that has gone soft around the edges. It has enough pink to be inhere ...
Swarovski New Colors for Spring/Summer 2017 Trends, part 2(Post)Ah, new colors. I love this time of year…these posts let me get truly ridiculous. And, you keep reading! (Sucker.) Ahhhhh, dear reader. I’m truly thankful for you. Ok, so, let’s get on with it. Yell ...
European Crystal Brilliance | An Unmatched Clarity(Post)Unmatched Clarity And Brilliance Of European Crystals SHOP MAXIMA Crystals by Preciosa | SHOP LUX European Crystal Unrivaled Sparkle If you’ve ever worked with rhinestones tha ...
University of Minnesota Nationals Jazz Costume 2018(Post)Coming off a double national championship win last year- a mic drop moment, to be sure- the University of Minnesota Dance Team is heading back into the arena with new coaches, but the same jaw-droppi ...
Rhinestones 101: What Size Rhinestone Do I Need?(Post)Narrow down the best rhinestones for your project. Time to talk about rhinestone size. Ah, the age-old question: does size matter? I’m not sure I can fully answer that in this article, but we h ...
New Swarovski Electric DeLite Colors(Post)CRYSTAL ELECTRIC LACQUER PRO DELITE EFFECTSWe are beyond thrilled to introduce this new color line! You have asked, we have asked, and Swarovski has listened; neon electric colors with the DeLite coa ...
GEMGEL Adhesive™(Post)Our GEMGEL Adhesive™is a “game changer” for Nail Techs! GEMGEL Adhesive™ is a resin adhesive that cures like a gel. A UV/LED is required to cure the GEMGEL Adhesive™. Use it to cr ...
Swarovski New Colors for Spring/Summer 2014(Post)Have you seen these? Take a closer look at the two new fresh and beautiful Swarovski crystal colors: Light Silk and Crystal Rose Gold, available now in preparation for next year’s forecasted trends.
Living Large!(Post)In the performance world, living large is practically a necessity. On a big stage, in a big auditorium, your performance must be bigger in order for people to actually see you.Project! En-n ...
Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes 2 - Macy Deppe(Post)To Die For Costumes made this fun, sassy costume for Macy Deppe, who is a graduating senior this year. They have been making costumes for Macy and her sister for the last four years. Whi ...
What is a Rhinestone? A True Fairy Tale.(Post)It’s actually a sweet little beginning: Once upon a time, the banks of Europe’s Rhine River sparkled with thousands of rock crystal pebbles that gleamed in prismatic brilliance along the water’s edge ...
Swarovski New Colors for Fall/Winter 2013-14(Post)Available now, Swarovski Elements has introduced two new colors for Fall/Winter 2013-14: Light Turquoise and Crystal Blue Shade; here they are, ready to grace your creative projects with allure. In t ...
DIY Dance Costume (Advanced)(Post)For the dancer who wants to sparkle on stage, to the soloist who wants to captivate the audience, to the 3rd place finalist on World of Dance - sometimes you just want the best! Check out thi ...
Swarovski New Colors for Spring/Summer 2016 Trends(Post)Swarovski has just announced new flat back crystal colors! We are taking pre-orders now for Blush Rose, Metallic Sunshine and Light Chrome. We are expecting the first shipment of these flat backs, in ...
10 Ways to Sparkle Your Wedding(Post)Unless you ride a gossamer parade float crowned Miss Butter Queen at the state fair or are voted to the homecoming court, your queenly days are numbered. For most, there are maybe only 7 times in you ...
3 Reasons To Make Custom Partner Costumes for Ballroom Dance(Post)Dancing is all about excitement, passion, and expression. In the realm of ballroom dancing, one aspect that often goes unnoticed is the importance of partner costumes. A perfectly coordinated outfit ...
DIY Hat - Sparkle Your Melon(Post)Check Out This Great DIY gift idea from Miss DIY Sparkle Who wouldn't want to be wearing one of these sparkling hats? No one that we can think of. Such a stylish DIY project that might even m ...
Crystal Quality | How To Choose The Best Rhinestones(Post)Rhinestones 101: Choosing A Brand And Crystal Quality If you ask experienced rhinestoners what decision matters most in a project, many will tell you the same thing: ✨ Crystal quality changes everyth ...
Limited Edition Earrings(Post)UPDATE!! Good News! Three Swarovski DeLite Simple Rivoli 14mm DeLite Earrings are now available in clip ons:   ...
LUX Austrian Crystal: New Colors and Sizes!(Post)We’re only three month into 2017 and we already have five new colors – and a new size- to introduce in LUX Austrian Crystal®. Where pink fades into yellow, we give you a sweet and sunny grown-up ...
What’s the Difference Between AB and Non-AB Rhinestones?(Post)While searching for rhinestones, you keep coming across an unfamiliar term—AB. What does AB stand for? And what's the difference between AB and non-AB rhinestones? Does it matter which kind you ...
Why Are Rhinestones Called Rhinestones?(Post)Why are rhinestones called rhinestones? What is a rhinestone?Rhinestones are named after sparkling quartz pebbles once found on the banks of the Rhine River in Europe. It's said that these ...
Creative Garden Crafts To Prepare for Spring(Post)As the chill of winter begins to thaw and the first signs of spring emerge, DIY enthusiasts start dusting off their crafting supplies and heading outside. Spring is a time of renewal, and what better ...
Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes - Kelly Knief(Post)To Die For Costumes made this lovely costume for Kelly Knief, which they have had the pleasure for making them for years. They usually make three costumes a season for Kelly and she wins a title w ...
Swarovski "Be Yourself"(Post)As your local Minnesota source for rhinestones and costume trimmings and a Swarovski Authorized Reseller, we like to bring you the latest inspiration and innovation straight from Austria! Make sur ...
Swarovski Shimmer Crystalpixie for Nails(Post)As proud Swarovski Authorized Reseller and packager of Swarovski retail-ready crystals for nails art, we continue to bring our customers the latest innovations from Swarovski. Our commitment is servi ...
Consistency and Reliability: Premium European Crystals(Post)SHOP MAXIMA Crystals by Preciosa | SHOP LUX European Crystal Consistency You Can Count On For designers, artists, and manufacturers who demand a flawless and uniform aesthetic, the ...
PriceLess Crystal™—The Most Cost-Effective Crystal On the Market!(Post)Ladies, gents. You want the truth? Whether your medium is music, dance, skating, theater, cheer, posing, acrobatics, pageantry, riding, showing or just wowing the crowd (politics? Does that count?), ...
New Autumn Manicure Trends To Try This Season(Post)Autumn is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to update your manicure game with fresh and trendy designs. Whether you’re sipping pumpkin spice lattes or crunching through colorful leaves, the ...
How To Use Rhinestones for Western Show Apparel(Post)Bling, It's a Cowgirl Thing!As an equestrian show rider and performer, you know how to wow the crowds with fluid, graceful, athletic movements, but also with your sense of style. Your show apparel an ...
3 Ways To Transform Your Irish Dance Dress(Post)It's that time of year again—the Feis season is in full swing, and you're ready to stun the judges and your audience with your well-honed Irish dance skills. Undoubtedly, your footwork is on poi ...
DIY Dance Costume (Advanced)(Post)DIY Dance Costume (Advanced) Once again, Christine Murphy, can take a simple grey mesh leotard and turn it into a stunning, show stopping design. What was once a lonely leo on the rack, is now g ...
Back to School Sparkle: Celebrations and Superfans(Post)The first month of back-to-school is underway, and homecoming celebrations are in the works! Loud noises, costumed antics, confectionery frocks and a gym full of disco ball reflections- nothing says ...
On Trend Crystal DIY Barrettes (Post)MOVE OVER SCRUNCHIES, HAIR BARRETTES ARE BACK TOO!This nostalgic trend is one we are embracing to the fullest. Take these traditional metal barrettes you may remember from your childhood days an ...
Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes - Jennifer Teel(Post)To Die For Costumes made this beauty for Jennifer Teel, a graduating senior. It's been a tough year for these graduating seniors so she wanted to make her extra sparkly! She has been making her costu ...
Trend Report: Spring & Summer Nails(Post)The snow is thawing, spring is arriving, and you know what that means: a MAJOR nail refresh. Today, I am diving into my favorite top nail trends for this spring and summer. Take it from me, it’s time ...
How to Transform Dancewear from Studio to Stage(Post)The metamorphosis that a costume provides can do wonders for your dance, for both the audience and you. As the performer, the addition of your dressing room routine- applying makeup, arranging you ...
New Color from Swarovski- Iris!(Post)The Power of PurpleNew in our store from Swarovski, the ever captivating new color Iris. Iris is the perfect shade of medium purple. Paler than Amethyst, yet blazing more intensely than Light Am ...
Pink Color Psychology: What Does the Color Pink Mean?(Post)Ah, the color pink. Its bright and cheerful appearance can lift our spirits, make us feel romantic, and represent softness and femininity. As a rhinestone user, you know this firsthand—aft ...
Real Men Wear Rhinestones - Part 2(Post)For those confident enough to handle all the attention they’ll get, there are rhinestones. PH balanced for a woman? Maybe. But rhinestones are strong enough for a man, too, and I’ve known plenty of c ...
Practice to Performance – A Professional Look on a Beginner Budget(Post)Be honest: if you clicked past Dancing with the Stars on your way to your all-time favorite movie marathon, wouldn’t you go back to the ballroom show - just for a minute - to see what the woman’s ...
Hot Rhinestone Colors for Fall/Winter 2012 Trends(Post)As promised, we have matched Pantone’s Fall/Winter 2012 color trends to our own crystal palette, and present them to you here. Check out this season’s hot colors! If you’ve already forgotten Pantone ...
Nail Art "for Art's Sake"(Post)Ahh, nails. Self-expression is all in the details, right? Well, nails are definitely a detail. Shellacking the tiniest tips of your paws in color is just as ridiculous as any beauty routine (who thou ...
Preciosa Neon Costume Design Partnership(Post)INTRODUCING NEONS FROM PRECIOSA in Partnership with Rhinestones Unlimited Six show-stopping colors in MAXIMA Crystals by Preciosa that come alive under UV light- coming this week!As part of our ...
Crystal Rock: Easy DIY Designs(Post)When Swarovski® introduced Crystal Rock and Crystal Fabric, we fell in love at first sight. We immediately envisioned bedroom walls and proscenium sta ...
Don't Miss Out On All Things Bling!(Post)As new blog articles are published, we announce them first on Facebook, so don't forget to become a fan of Rhinestones Unlimited! When you join the crystal community you get a support network of fell ...
MAXIMA Vs LUX | Authentic European Crystal Quality(Post)Authentic European Crystal Brilliance: MAXIMA vs LUX SHOP MAXIMA Crystals by Preciosa | SHOP LUX European Crystal MAXIMA Crystals by Preciosa® vs LUX European Crystal™ Whe ...
MAXIMA Crystals by Preciosa(Post)MAXIMA Crystals by Preciosa is Preciosa's premium line of rhinestones. These high end crystals are the equivalent quality to Swarovski's 2058 and 2088 rhinestones. We are proud to offer the U.S. l ...
What are Austrian crystals?(Post)What are Austrian crystals? Or, is it Australian crystals? ; Austria is home of one of the most prestigious manufacturing of fine cut crystal. In fact, the country itself is now sy ...
Introducing Rivets and Rose Pins: A Preface(Post)Swarovski Rose Pins It’s a bit evocative of a scene from Alice in Wonderland: underneath the bread-and-butterflies and trailing in the wake of the playing card platoon, you catch a s ...
Hotfix Rhinestone Trims | Self-Adhesive Crystal Tape(Post)How To Use Self-Adhesive Hotfix Rhinestone Trims Sparkle Up Your World with PriceLess Crystal Rhinestone Trims! Get ready to add a touch of dazzling glamour to your projects with PriceLess Cryst ...
How To Make Rhinestones Stay On Your Nails Longer (Post)For the Longest Lasting Rhinestone Nail Design GEMGEL Adhesive and Crystals For Nails The trend of gorgeous rhinestone nail design is here to stay and our rhinestones come in all different ...
Swarovski CRYSTALPIXIE™(Post)CRYSTALPIXIE™ is an innovative nail art product, which consists of hundreds of tiny crystals that are applied with nail polish or gel. These crystals create spectacular, shimmering 3D effec ...
Swarovski Crystals For Nails Distributor Displays(Post)Swarovski Retail-Ready Complete Displays & Product Refills Complete Display - Option A: Crystal & Crystal AB Shapes Features a 3-pack of 30 SKUS of our most pop ...
Swarovski Crystals Around the World - Grand Canyon(Post)Virtual Travel Blog Next Stop - Grand CanyonHowdy from the Grand Canyon!The Earth's history is truly like no other. Over millions and millions of years this land has formed and then reformed to revea ...
DIY Crystallized Ombré Appliques(Post)Tutorial Step by Step SELECT YOUR APPLIQUES Choose from our 3 styles of mirrored pairs of white DIY appliques here. We recommend picking up one extra applique to use for testing your colors ...
Swarovski Crystals Around the World - India(Post)Virtual Travel Blog Next Stop- India One of the oldest civilizations in the world, India is a mosaic of multicultural experiences and rich heritage.Extending from the snow-covered Himalayan mount ...
Ovation Marquis Collection - New For Ballroom(Post)Ovation Performance Jewelry & Accessories™, made with Swarovski® crystals, recently launched products for ballroom dance at the United States Dance Championship (USDC). These eye-catching ...
Crystal AB Rhinestones(Post)What is Aurora Borealis? What are AB Rhinestones? Crystal Aurora Borealis (AB) Rhinestones for Every Budget Crystal Aurora Borealis (AB) is the most beloved crystal color for dance and performa ...
Swarovski New Colors for Spring/Summer 2017 Trends, part 1(Post)Swarovski has just announced new flat back crystal colors! We are taking pre-orders now by phone for Graphite and Yellow Opal. The first shipments of these flat backs have started to arrive. Created ...
How to Apply Preciosa Crystals to Nails(Post)Preciosa Crystals for Nails include MAXIMA Crystals and Preciosa Crystal FaerieFollow these steps for applying MAXIMA Crystals by Preciosa or Preciosa Crystal Faerie using GEMGEL Adhesive and a clear ...
Purple Color Psychology: What Does the Color Purple Signify?(Post)What Does the Color Purple Signify?Have you ever wondered why the color purple makes us feel so mesmerized and charmed? You can find shades of purple just about everywhere: in clothing, décor, art—ev ...
Swarovski DeLite Color Crystals for Nail Art(Post)As proud Swarovski Authorized Reseller and packager of Swarovski retail-ready crystals for nails art, we continue to bring our customers the latest innovations from Swarovski. Our commitment is servi ...
Whoops, Fail!(Post)Haha! Dear reader, I totally biffed the color pairing suggestion in last month's article, "Swarovski New Colors for Spring/Summer 2017 Trends, part 2": In actuali ...
MAXIMA Crystals By Preciosa®(Post)Now in the Spotlight, MAXIMA Crystals By Preciosa®MAXIMA Crystals By Preciosa® is the lead premium branded European crystal available for your luxury hand-crafted custom creations. Please req ...
UDMA Recap(Post)Thanks Chicago for a great time! We are back to filling your rhinestone orders after a fun weekend at the United Dance Merchants of America (UDMA) show October 14th & 15th in Chicago. Congrats to ...
Preciosa Announces Crystal Faerie for Nails(Post)Preciosa is new to the crystal nail art craze but certainly not new to top quality crystal production. The leader in find cut Bohemian crystal for 71 years, Preciosa crystals are among the best ...
PriceLess Crystal: Dancers' DIY Performance Enhancers(Post)We’re no strangers to fantastic costumes- with dozens of dance studios in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro, renowned pattern companies, cobblers and costume manufacturers calling the Twin Cities hom ...
Learning New Ways to Help You Sparkle!(Post)This month, in the spirit of gratitude and celebration surrounding the holidays, Rhinestones Unlimited turned a team-building opportunity into a full-fledged crystal party! It was fun disguised as le ...
BeDazzled Ducks Trend: Sparkling Rubber Duck Craze(Post)Duck Duck Crystal Duck! Remember the fun, feel-good trend of rubber ducks popping up on Jeeps everywhere? Well, get ready for the next big thing: BeDazzled Ducks! Just like the Jeep ducking craze, th ...
Ovation Performance Jewelry and accessories(Post)“Ovation.” Did you know? Rhinestones Unlimited conceptualized an exclusive line of premium crystal accessories for our competition dance customers with the help of all our employees. In fact, o ...
✨ MAXIMA Hotfix Rhinestones: Premium European Crystal with Heat-Activated Application(Post)When sparkle meets staying power, that's when the magic happens. This guide walks you through everything MAXIMA Hotfix: what makes these crystals special, how to apply them successfully, and why they ...
DIY Pride Tumbler(Post)Supplies: E6000 Plus no odor 3cc syringe 18 gauge tip Crystalline pick-me-up tool Crystalline Magical tray Swarovski Crystals Heart rainbow tumbler How to: Ste ...
✨ How to Rhinestone a Dance Costume with LUX European Crystal™(Post)If you’re ready to turn a good costume into a showstopper, this step-by-step walks you through the exact process—from clean workstation to final cure—using LUX European Crystal&trad ...
How to Use Flat Back Rhinestones on Apparel(Post)This might sound like a tutorial, but it’s not. Not really. Flat back rhinestones don’t need much instruction. Grab some glue, put a dot down on your project, put your stone on the dot of glue, voila ...
How to Design for a Dance Costume (Part 2)(Post)Sparkling accessories tucked into a highly textured costume. Rhinestone rows and scattered Swarovski Crystals. A solid panel of sparkle made from alternating snug rows of Swarovski Crystals. The str ...
4th of July Nail Art (Post)Swarovski Crystal Nails Applied With GEMGEL Adhesive For The 4th Of July! Get your RED, WHITE and BLUE CRYSTALS for Nails from Crystals For Nails @ RhinestonesU.com Nail Techs, REGI ...
UMDT Performs Beautifully for Another National Championship(Post)"In all my four years on this team, I have never felt so calm and confident heading into nationals. Our coaches have been beyond supportive… Our choreographers put both themselves and our team to the ...
Swarovski Xilion Rose Enhanced Flat Back Rhinestone(Post)This week, Swarovski announced the new Xilion Rose Enhanced flat back rhinestone (article 2058) is replacing the existing line. Rhinestones Unlimited is the only U.S. distributor who has the Enhanced ...
DIY Valentines Gift Ideas | Create Sparkling Gifts(Post)14 DIY Valentine's Day Gift Ideas That Sparkle Valentine’s Day is here—and if you’re anything like us, you’d rather give something meaningful than grab another generic, last-m ...
Jewelry: Fashion at a Fraction of the Price(Post)Some folks really know how to attract attention: the screaming kid in the grocery store, the yellow Ferrari bearing down on your bumper, the woman you call Cleavage who lives down the street. But tho ...
A Quick Pick-Me-Up(Post)I wouldn’t say I’m complaining, per se, but for me, one of the gravest disappointments of living inside a taller body is that people don’t make a habit of picking me up and flinging me about like ...
Using Marsala, the Color of the Year 2015(Post)Remember last December when Marsala was selected by Pantone as the 2015 Color of the Year? Ohh…yeah, that’s right. Have you noticed that you’ve been living amongst it these past months? Handbags, ...
Farewell Jacket by Dry Creek Designs(Post)Rhinestones Unlimited is honored to reveal the farewell western show jacket created by our friend Liz Vorbeck of Dry Creek Designs. We are thrilled to once again, partner with one of the best ...
Factors To Consider When Bedazzling a Graduation Cap(Post)Graduation is a milestone worthy of celebration, and what better way to celebrate your achievement than with a bedazzled graduation cap? It’s your time to shine as you walk across that stage, and in ...
"The Art of Coloring Your Life"(Post)Heh, heh. I hate to say, "I told you so," but, I told you so. While lounging in the bath, sipping on a melted concoction of Bailey's and vanilla ice cream and flipping through t ...
Sparkle Is Her Love Language: Meet Johnette Rutledge(Post)Some people pick up a hobby. Others can't stop creating. For Johnette Rutledge, creativity has always been part of who she is. As a third-generation dance educator from Eagan, Minnesota, she gr ...
Must-Have Rhinestone Accessories for the Super Bowl(Post)Are you ready for the biggest sporting event of the year? While everyone gets excited about the thrilling game, delicious snacks, and amazing halftime show, fashionistas know that it’s also the perfe ...
How To Sequin a Superfan Sign(Post)In the Minneapolis metro area, Hopkins High School is known in part for their school spirit. I’ve attended many events where the students' coordinated outfits light up the bleachers, and their R-O-W- ...
What’s your Jewel Cut Personality?(Post)What’s your Jewel Cut personality? Recognizing the major trend of lavish, luxury design for every budget (because we brought your requests to their ears, dear reader!), Swarovski® has just introd ...
Cool Tool of the Day: Rhinestones Unlimited Stone Sizing Tool(Post)There’s a lot of neat stuff waiting for you on our shelves. If all you’ve been searching for is rhinestones, you’ve just scratched the surface- our product selection extends far beyond our flat back ...
Add Some Attitude with Spikes and Pyramids(Post)When you’re feeling like conquering the world, add a little fierce to your look. In Native American cultures, this meant war paint for both warrior and horse. Among New Zealand’s Maori, it’s a fri ...
Rhinestones for Gymnastics(Page)Gymnasts dedicate hours to perfecting their routines, and competition is your time to shine. Elevate your performance wear with rhinestones for gymnastics. Rhinestones Unlimited offers crystals, rh ...
Rhinestones for Western Show and Tack(Page)Rhinestones for Western Wear and Tack Rhinestone Cowgirl Equestrian performers are athletes and artists, and the right equestrian wear is essential for you to show confidently with your horse. Pe ...
History of Rhinestones(Page)What is a Rhinestone? A rhinestone is a man-made imitation of a cut and polished gemstone. Centuries ago, quartz pebbles with a high lead content were found sparkling on the banks of Europe's Rhine ...
Crystals by Preciosa(Page)CRYSTALS BY PRECIOSA® EXQUISITE. TIMELESS. LUXURY. Preciosa is a global leader in products manufactured from crystal. From the world-famous Czech Beads and Crystal Components used in t ...
Starcut Crystal™(Page)STARCUT CRYSTAL® BRILLIANT.CLASSIC. LUXURY. A crystal that was written in the stars and exceeds expectations. Every act and deed of goodness brightens the sky and we believe the Starcut Cry ...
Rhinestones for Dance(Page)Rhinestones for Dance Costumes Ready, Set, Sparkle! You have worked tirelessly preparing for performance time. The choreography, hours of practice, and costume design culminate, and now it is spa ...
Rhinestones for Teams(Page)Sparkle Your Spirit Wear Dance teams, cheer squads, majorettes, drill teams, and show choirs invigorate cheering crowds. Game time is showtime, a chance to dazzle spectators with sparkle. Let your ...
Choose Your Quality(Page)Rhinestones Unlimited carries various high-quality rhinestones to suit different budgets. We are "unlimited" in our selection o ...
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