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A Priceless Apple for your Teacher!(Post)
PRICELESS CRYSTAL: An apple for the teacherWelcome back-to-school to all our students, near and far, and to our beloved teachers who educate, care for, develop, enrich, inspire, and encourage our chi ...
Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes - Arabella Buono(Post)This To Die For Costume was made for Arabella Buono, a lucky 17 year old who has been having her costumes designed and made by them for years. This year's solo song is 'Heart of Glass Crabtree' re ...
Meet the Winner! SPARKLE IN THE SPOTLIGHT 2018(Post)Christine Murphy Designs “Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle,” declares Christine Murphy, America’s doyenne of custom crystallization. Recently crowned the winner of the Sparkle in the Spotlight 20 ...
Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes - Alex Lonigro(Post)This To Die For Costume was designed and made for Miss Alex Lonigro, a 14 year old, who dances at Jennifer Napolitano School of Performing Arts in Seaford, NY. They have made her costumes for th ...
Xirius Stone, Serious Sparkle(Post)Well, they’ve done it again. Always on the verge of something groundbreaking, Swarovski has created the most brilliant crystal flat back to date: Xirius 2088 flat back. Sounds like something fro ...
Sparkle In The Spotlight Designer - FreidaB(Post)Our 2020 season is all about supporting artists. Artists and artist athletes such as dancers, figure skaters, gymnasts, drag queens, figure posing competitors, western show competitors and chee ...
4 Rhinestone Earring Trends to Rock This Year(Post)The new year is here and I don’t know about you but I am ready to live it up! Adding a little sparkle to my outfits is one of the ways I find joy in my life. I feel like the perfect rhinestone jewelr ...
DIY Dance Costumes (Simple)(Post)We are showcasing a couple more of our simple styles of DIY costumes. At first glance, these might not appear so "simple", yet with adding a few of our appliques to a basic dress or crop top and b ...
U of MN 2016 Costume Collaboration(Post)At Rhinestones Unlimited, dance is our passion! This year, we’ve collaborated with our hometown heroes, the University of Minnesota Dance Team, creating a one-of-a-kind costume as they compete this m ...
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 ...
All Eyes on You(Post)All Eyes On You Dance is a pursuit of passion. It’s a thing of beauty, essential to our bodies, balancing to our minds and freeing to our spirits. Making a career out of dance is not an easy thi ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes 1 - Piper Perusse(Post)This adorable To Die For Costume was designed for 8 year old, Piper Perusse, from Surge Dance Center in Lake Tapps, Washington. Her jazz solo was choreographed by Molly Long. They wanted this c ...
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 ...
DIY Sparkle Silver Appliqué Kit(Post)DIY Sparkle Silver Appliqué Kit All the items you need to design your own appliqué. Add some sparkle with the provided Swarovski crystals in two different colors and 3 sizes to this Silver a ...
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 ...
The Making of University of Minnesota Dance Team Jazz & Pom Costumes 2020(Post)The Making of UMDT's Jazz & Pom CostumesRhinestones Unlimited is proud to have sponsored the University of Minnesota's Dance Team for a 4th season with two gorgeous costumes. This team has heart like ...
Pro Lounge at USDC(Post)Rhinestones Unlimited and Swarovski invite you to kick back and relax in our luxurious Pro Lounge, an exclusive benefit for you at the 2017 United States Dance Championships in Orlando, Florida, Sept ...
Sparkle in the Spotlight 2020- Apply Now!(Post)Calling all Costume Designers! Apply now for a chance to be 1 of 6 contestants chosen to compete in Sparkle in the Spotlight 2020. You will design and create a show-stopping costume using ...
Sparkle in the Spotlight 2020 Designer - Anicca Esthetics(Post)Sparkle in the Spotlight 2020 - Anicca EstheticsThis is our 3rd year with this exciting dance costume creating competition, Sparkle In the Spotlight. This year we partnered with Swarovski and tied in ...
GEMGEL Adhesive Design & Shine Nail Art Competition(Post)WIN A $500 VISA GIFT CARD!Calling all nail techs, it's your chance to DESIGN AND SHINE ✨ We want you to show us your skills and apply to be one of five techs chosen to compete for the public vote! De ...
Sparkle In The Spotlight Winning Designer - Stephanie Seymour Costumes(Post)The Winner of the Sparkle in the Spotlight Contest 2019 is Stephanie Seymour.Stephanie is from Vancouver BC and moved to Seattle in 2011. She studied costuming at Capilano University and worked in th ...
Sparkle in the Spotlight 2020 Designer - To Die For Costumes(Post)Sparkle in the Spotlight 2020 - To Die For CostumesThis is our 3rd year with this exciting costume creating competition, Sparkle In the Spotlight. This year we partnered with Swarovski and tied in th ...
Come Alive in Color in 2017(Post)2017 is exploding with new hues to love! Swarovski® alone has given us more than 20 new crystal shades and effects in our lineup this year (and, it’s only February!). In stock and ready to ship: ...
Sparkle In The Spotlight Designer - The Dance Complex(Post)Our 2020 season is all about supporting artists. Artists and artist athletes such as dancers, figure skaters, gymnasts, drag queens, figure posing competitors, western show competitors and cheerleade ...
RU Employee Becomes a Crystal Culture Nail Stylist(Post)These 33 women, now Crystal Culture Stylists, are part of the elite team of nail art educators, able to go forth and spread some sparkle, training other nail artists in the latest and greatest ways t ...
Sparkle in the Spotlight 2020 Designer - Kelley Matthews Design(Post)Sparkle in the Spotlight 2020 - Kelley Matthews DesignThis is our 3rd year with this exciting costume creating competition, Sparkle In the Spotlight. This year we partnered with Swarovski and tied in ...
Camp Sendoff - Best of Luck UMDT!(Post)Since participating in the United Dance Association/United Cheer Association (UDA/UCA) national finals sixteen years ago- a competition for the dancers, cheer leaders, even the mascots of colleges a ...
The Beauty of Preciosa Crystals(Post)At Rhinestones Unlimited, we believe in making the world a better, happier place. We make daily choices that promote kindness and compassion, and we partner with companies who care about the world ...
Sparkle in the Spotlight 2020 WINNER - Summit Dance Shoppe(Post)And the Winner Is... Summit Dance ShoppeWe are excited to present Summit Dance Shoppe with the $500 prize and honor of being named the 2020 Sparkle in the Spotlight champion. Stephanie Wise Ols ...
Minnesota Dance Team Getting Ready to Shine(Post)Some of the volunteers and RU employees who helped embellish the U of MN costumes with Swarovski crystal product.Swarovski® is constantly on the search to work with the most skilled artists worldwide ...
Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes with Ovation Appliqués(Post)To Die For Costumes knocked it out of the park by adding these gorgeous Ovation Swarovski Crystal appliqués. These Ovation Appliqués in Golden Mix are already beautifully adorned with two ...
Converse and Crystals(Post)One of my life’s discoveries is “Chuck Taylors unite the world.” In fact, I’ve seriously considered contacting Converse to start a global campaign around this truth. (Or, at the very least, create ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sparkle In The Spotlight Designer - Designs by Sharon(Post)Our 2020 season is all about supporting artists. Artists and artist athletes such as dancers, figure skaters, gymnasts, drag queens, figure posing competitors, western show competitors and cheerlead ...
Prince Rests in Style in Paisley Park(Post)We’ve had the chance to help you with many amazing, truly humbling projects over nearly 20 years, and each one has a story to tell. This past year, one hit pretty close to home. Based in Minneapol ...
University of Minnesota Dance Team Sponsorship 2018(Post)If you think you have school spirit, take a look at the University of Minnesota, whose mascot and dancers have won national awards steadily for the past two decades. The U of M Dance Team has, in fac ...
Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes - Lauren Vuono(Post)To Die For Costumes made this beautiful two-piece costume for Lauren Vuono’s senior contemporary solo. Lauren dances at Borelli Dance Academy in Pittsburgh, PA and her solo music was The Fire by ...
Pantone Color of the Year 2016: It's Twins!(Post)For the first time in Pantone’s history, the color company announced two shades for the title of “Color of the Year 2016”: Rose Quartz is a soft warm pink, balancing the misty baby blue of Serenity.
Faith, Trust, Fairy Godmother Dust(Post)If you’ve ever let yourself get lost in a Disney story or cheered on the underdog, you can get behind the magic in this year’s Fairy Godmother Project event: animals became attendants, amber and lace ...
DIY Dance Costume (Advanced)(Post)From your most advanced dancer, to your daughter who you want to shine in the spotlight with her new dance solo, to the 3rd place finalist on World of Dance - sometimes you just want the best! ...
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 ...
Welcome Starcut Crystals! (Post)Bum-ba-da-dum! Drumroll, please!We have a new favorite rhinestone that has officially joined the ranks here at Rhinestones Unlimited. Say hello to Starcut Crystals™. Named as a nod to the stars that ...
Limited Edition Earrings(Post)UPDATE!! Good News! Three Swarovski DeLite Simple Rivoli 14mm DeLite Earrings are now available in clip ons:   ...
Sparkle in the Spotlight 2020 Designer - Viola Bernice Collection(Post)Sparkle in the Spotlight 2020 - Viola Bernice CollectionThis is our 3rd year with this exciting costume creating competition, Sparkle In the Spotlight. This year we partnered with Swarovski and tied ...
13 Ways (Including DIY!) to Keep “Comfy” Pretty on Prom Night(Post)Ahh, prom. A time to take the leap and tell your dream date- OMG- you’re, like, totally into them. A time to feel pampered, primped and pretty. A time to DANCE. (Showing off all those move ...
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 ...
Sparkle In The Spotlight Designer - Petra Designs(Post)Our 2020 season is all about supporting artists. Artists and artist athletes such as dancers, figure skaters, gymnasts, drag queens, figure posing competitors, western show competitors and chee ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sparkle in the Spotlight 2020 Designer - Diego Medel Fashion(Post)Sparkle in the Spotlight 2020 - Diego Medel FashionThis is our 3rd year with this exciting costume creating competition, Sparkle In the Spotlight. This year we partnered with Swarovski and tied in th ...
Hometown Dance Team | Sponsoring Local Dance Talent(Post)23-Time National Champions The University of Minnesota Dance Team The energy is electric as we gear up for one of the most exciting events of the year! At Rhinestones Unlimited, we are thrilled to co ...
Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes - Ava Menzel(Post)To Die For Costumes made this exquisite deign for Ava Menzel, who lives in Michigan. The feeling for this piece, "Sometimes a little stoning is all you need to send a piece over the top!" ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sparkle In The Spotlight Designer - JJ Designs(Post)Our 2020 season is all about supporting artists. Artists and artist athletes such as dancers, figure skaters, gymnasts, drag queens, figure posing competitors, western show competitors and cheerle ...
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 ...
The Crystal Ninja, Sparkling Superpower(Post)The Crystal Ninja. Who is this sparkling superpower? An expert in the art of embellishing, she sneaks around in a Jet Hematite-covered catsuit, moving with the shadows until your back is turned- then ...
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, ...
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 ...
Trending Fall DeLite Colors(Post)What is better than a beautiful and bright color palette for fall? The new Swarovski DeLite colors offer a romantic and purposeful color scheme. "In 2021, JOMO not FOMO (JOY of missing out ...
Meet the Sparkle in the Spotlight 2018 Designers(Post)As we kick off our 2019 Sparkle in the Spotlight Swarovski Design Contest, we want to take a look back and the very talented designers who participated in our 2018 contest. Each of the ...
RU Presents: Jourdan Epstein of SYTYCD (and mom, too!)(Post)Rhinestones Unlimited is proud to be part of an arts-packed Minnesota community, one that has fostered scores of successful professional and competitive dancers, including four contestants on Fox’ ...
Rhinestones Unlimited Color Sample Cards(Post)A customer favorite - Order your updated cards today! Wheh! it's been a year (and a half), right? Between the pandemic, the Swarovski Corporate Restructuring announcement, the wit ...
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 ...
Ultra Violet, Color of the Year 2018(Post)You know we love our purple here in RU’s home state, Minnesota. Purple pride for the Vikings, purple anything (with flare) for Prince. So, we’re extra excited for this year’s Color of the Y ...
We Heart the Crystal Applicator Tool!(Post)Ladies and gentlemen, we announce the arrival of a PORTABLE and AFFORDABLE hand tool for use with our beloved Rivets and Rose Pins, as well as crystal Snap Fasteners and Buttons! This is a brand new ...
Sparkle Sample(Post)Rhinestones Unlimited has been serving Costume, Performing Arts, DIY and Nail Art customers for over 20 years. We have proudly stayed true to our founding principle of remaining UNLIMITED in ou ...
Consistency and Reliability: Premium European Crystals(Post)SHOP MAXIMA Crystals by Preciosa | SHOP LUX European Crystal Genuine Brilliance Guaranteed In the current market, ensuring the authenticity of your crystals is more important than e ...
Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes - Henrietta Shellenbergar(Post)To Die For Costumes made this pretty costume for 16 year old Henrietta Shellenbergar. She dances at Talent Factory in Chino, California. As you can see, she’s a strawberry blonde and looks great in t ...
World of Dance Season 4 Contestant - Savannah Manzel(Post)Join us in cheering on this talented sweetheart Savannah Manzel on World of Dance season 4. She is 9 years old from Lake Elmo, MN and Rhinestones Unlimited is a proud sponsor of her on this journe ...
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 ...
Design and Shine Nail Art Competition 2020(Post)Congrats to Chey Paris of @polishedhawaiiHere are our 4 semifinalist submissions!Below are their semifinalist original submissions to showcase their work. We picked our Top Five semifinalists to comp ...
4th of July: Add Crystal Sparkle to Holiday Looks(Post)Add crystals to a few dollar bin items and be extra cute this Independance Day! Step 1: FIND A FEW INEXPENSIVE 'Proud to be an American' ITEMS &n ...
Pantone’s Color of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid(Post)If the color Radiant Orchid was a tangible object, I imagine it would be an infinity pool tucked inside a colorful garden, overlooking a calm valley. I imagine that when I stepped in and sunk to my s ...
2013 is a Lovely Green...(Post)Oz has stepped out of its elusive place in our dreams and that gleaming, magical metropolis is about to grace our reality with a lush jeweled green: Pantone has announced that Emerald is, officially, ...
The Results Are In: A Punchy Palette for Fall 2012(Post)Whatever your budget, at Rhinestones Unlimited we can help you tap into today’s color trends with sparkle through Swarovski Elements, Preciosa Genuine Czech Crystal, and our extended economica ...
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 ...
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 ...
Choose Your Quality(Page)Rhinestones Unlimited carries various high-quality rhinestones to suit different budgets. We are "unlimited" in our selection o ...
Types of Flatback Rhinestones(Page)Types of Flatback Rhinestones or Crystals Flat back rhinestones are loose rhinestones used on costumes, clothing, and other accessories. The back side (which, yes, is flat) includes a type of reflec ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
Rhinestones for Accessories(Page)The Finishing Touch The design is perfect – your performance apparel flows and shines with your movement and grace. As an artistic athlete, you move confidently in your competition wear and, ...
Product Line Overview(Page)Rhinestones Unlimited Wholesale Rhinestones Catalog Rhinestones Unlimited offers true wholesale pricing for rhinestones, including loose rhinestones, by the yard rhinestone banding and chain, sew on ...
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 Skating(Page)Crystals for Skating Pinnacle of Your Program With any skating program, the style and sparkle of your apparel illuminate your performance. The crystal shine draws the audience into the moti ...
How to Use Hot Fix Stones(Page)How to Use and Apply Hotfix Rhinestones (Crystals) and Metals Hotfix rhinestones and metals can be applied with various tools and methods, as described in the manuals from ...
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 ...
About Us(Page)Celebrating 26 Years! In 2019 Rhinestones Unlimited celebrated 20 years of helping our customers STAND OUT with custom apparel, accessory and costume embellishments. We are celebrate our customers, ...
Rhinestones for Ballroom Dance(Page)Rhinestones for Ballroom Dance Costumes Brilliance in the Ballroom Rhythm, style, and synergy on the dance floor come together during ballroom competition and exhibition. Every detail of yo ...
Rhinestone Colors(Page)Choose Your Color Each rhinestone quality carried at Rhinestones Unlimited has its own color offering. Colors may be grouped into one of four different price points: Crystal&nbs ...
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