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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 ...
Watch BURLESQUE by Larkin Dance Studio(Post)Rhinestones Unlimited Celebrates 25 Years with a Special Dance Partner: Larkin Dance Studio, Celebrating 75 Years! Celebrating Success: Two Shining Stars Rhinestones Unlimited, thrilled to b ...
Best Swarovski Sew Ons Color Selection - 3200 & 3230(Post)Check out the amazing color selection in these top selling Swarovski Sew-On Rhinestones! 3200 3230 ...
Preciosa SS2025 Launch(Post)Mad for Sparkle- Preciosa Crystal Innovations for Spring Summer 2025The Ethical and Sustainable Manufacturing of Preciosa CrystalWith a trend towards buying the cheapest or fastest rhinestones and ...
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 ...
Rhinestone Dance Costumes: 6 Budget-Friendly Transformations(Post)COSTUME INSPIRATION From Basics to Brilliant: Six Rhinestone Costume Transformations Six dancers. Six budgets. One simple truth: your class wear already has star potential. The metamorphosis a cost ...
Rhinestones Pet Accessories | Sparkle For Your Pets(Post)Adding Dazzling Rhinestones To Your Pet's Accessories Many owners consider their pets to be their furry, feathery, or scaly children. And like any good parent, they want to spoil their children silly ...
Big Show Stopping Sparkle with 48ss COLORS(Post)SHOP 48ss COLORSSaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave ...
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 ...
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 ...
DIY Rhinestone Kits | Easy Customizable Craft Ideas(Post)DIY Rhinestone Kits: An Easy Way To Create Sparkle The Easiest Way to Start Rhinestoning If you love a good DIY moment but don’t want to hunt down tools, guess which glue to use, or wonder wher ...
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 ...
5 Advanced Techniques for Applying Rhinestones(Post)Rhinestones add a touch of glamour to any project. Whether you’re embellishing a dress for a special occasion or adding sparkle to your latest DIY, knowing how to apply rhinestones with advanced tech ...
Sparkle in the Spotlight 2022 Official Rules(Post)OFFICIAL RULES 2022 Sparkle in the Spotlight Contest Official Rules (Application is now closed) NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBIT ...
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 ...
Preciosa Platinum Elite Partner: Only One in the United States(Post)A PRECIOSA® PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT The only Platinum Elite Partner in the United States. Rhinestones Unlimited has been promoted to Platinum Elite Partner status with Preciosa®. Not just a ...
Swarovski New Colors Spring/Summer 2015(Post)Swarovski has announced their two new colors, Tangerine and Iridescent Green! These beautiful shades are available now, ready in time for you to plan your Spring/Summer 2015 collections. Tangeri ...
Elle Bauer's Mask Mission(Post)Elle Bauer Designs - Costume Designer to Mask Maker How it all started....A few weeks ago a friend of Elle Bauer's tagged her on a Facebook post about making masks during this pandemic. The n ...
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 ...
Swarovski New Colors for Fall/Winter 2015-16 Trends(Post)Swarovski has just announced their new colors! We are taking pre-orders now for Smoky Mauve- a Standard Color- and Paradise Shine- a Coated Color. We are expecting the first shipment of these flat ba ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ovation Performance Jewelry and Accessories(Post)Create a professional look with a beginner budget with Ovation Performance Jewelry and Accessories Ovation Performance Jewelry & Accessories™, made with Swarovski® crystals, give new competito ...
Swarovski New Colors for Fall 2016/Winter 2017 Trends(Post)Swarovski has announced new flat back crystal colors! Light Chrome is in already on our shelves and we are taking pre-orders now for Scarabaeus Green. We are expecting the first shipment of these ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Placing Your Order | Rhinestones 101 Buying Guide(Post)Rhinestones 101: A Guide To Placing Your Order You’ve done the planning.You’ve picked your stones.You’ve survived the estimating math. (Which, honestly, deserves a small celebration ...
Swarovski New Colors Fall/Winter 2014-15(Post)After careful consideration, Swarovski has released two beautiful new crystal shades, predicting hot colors of future seasons, and manufacturing has begun! Available now, designers of all genres h ...
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 ...
3 Tips To Add Bling to a Baseball Team’s Fan Merchandise(Post)Who said baseball can’t be both sporty and fabulous? Combine your love for the game with your passion for sparkle by adding bling to your favorite baseball team’s fan merchandise and make every game ...
Modern Metallics(Post)Metallic elements continue to rise to the top of fashion trends, and it’s no real wonder. Acting as shy neutrals and scene stealers, elegant accents and in-your-face mind-blowing alternativ ...
Limited Edition Earrings(Post)UPDATE!! Good News! Three Swarovski DeLite Simple Rivoli 14mm DeLite Earrings are now available in clip ons:   ...
NEW from E6000 Glue Adhesives!(Post)Two new glue offerings have arrived in our warehouse and we know you will be interested in these! E6000 PLUS with get this, NO ODOR! And, E6000 classic formulation with screw on precision tips!E6000 ...
The Ultimate Guide to Customizing Outfits for Pride Month(Post)As the Pride movement continues to grow year after year, more and more people are getting involved in celebrating love for all. Whether it’s through marches or rainbow outfits, there’s something beau ...
Spotlight On...Pat, Filling(Post)In my sleuthing journalism, I've uncovered some sweet, some smarmy truths about the folks behind your glittering Rhinestone Unlimited packages. Who are these people on the other side of your order, r ...
Swarovski New Colors for Spring/Summer 2016 Trends (part 2)(Post)Once again, Swarovski has blessed us with a new collection of cuts, colors and textures to keep us on trend and up to date. The latest release, announced February 2, 2015, is being manufactured no ...
How to Design for a Dance Costume (Part 1)(Post)Do you want to know the secret of the best costume designers? They pick a direction and stick with it. That's it. Design- in any medium- is just the individual's perspective, manifested. Yes, some pe ...
What glue is best for rhinestones on fabric?(Post)There are many glues on the market that work very well to glue your rhinestones to fabric. You may prefer one over another for ease of application or for performance for your unique project. Use ...
A Guide to Rhinestones and Leather(Post)RHINESTONES- A PERFECT COMPLIMENT TO YOUR LEATHERWORK Adding rhinestones to leather is one of my favorite ways to spruce up an outfit. From rhinestone western wear to dance costumes to my Satur ...
The Ultimate Guide to Applying Sew-On Rhinestones(Post)Glamorous, brilliant, and attention-grabbing, sew-on rhinestones are a crafter’s dream come true. Whether you’re embellishing a costume, adding sparkle to everyday clothing, or creating custom design ...
Ovation Design Box: Bring Our Showroom to You!(Post)Ready Set Sparkle! France, Australia, Asia, Florida...we have customers from all over the world looking to sparkle up their projects, and every one has unique needs. But, what's ...
Tiaras, the New Year's Eve Must-Have(Post)Tiaras, the New Year's Eve Must-HaveA Sparkling New TraditionAs we bid farewell to another year and welcome a fresh start, it's time to elevate your New Year's Eve look. This year, a dazzling tiara i ...
TIME TO SHINE - Swarovski Spring/Summer Launch(Post)INSPIRATIONSSwarovski Spring/Summer LaunchLAUNCH BROCHURETIME TO SHINESPECIAL MOMENTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CENTRAL TO OUR LIVES. AS OUR WORLD BECOMES INCREASINGLY DIGITAL, WE PERCEIVE THAT TIME IS PA ...
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- ...
Ovation for Ballroom Dance(Post)Applique Collection Marquis Collection ...
New! Preciosa Sew On Rhinestones(Post)Preciosa Sew Ons - SHOP NOW Navette Oval Pearshape Rectangle Square For 46 year ...
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 ...
Pantone Color of the Year 2017: Greenery(Post)Pantone Color Institute has selected Greenery, a soft, fresh spring green, as the 2017 Color of the Year. “Greenery is nature’s neutral. The more submerged people are in modern life, the greater thei ...
Showing Swarovski Style at Dry Creek Designs(Post)If you’ve not been in our showroom in the past year, you’ve missed out on the show-stopping show jacket garnering so much attention. Designed by Liz Workland from Idaho’s Dry Creek Designs, the cu ...
How Bohemia Shaped Swarovski and Preciosa(Post)HERITAGE STORY The Cradle of Sparkle: How Bohemia Shaped Swarovski® and Preciosa® Two crystal empires. One Bohemian valley. Centuries of inherited artistry. When we think of the world's mos ...
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 ...
Swarovski - Let there be COLOR!(Post)Swarovski Shimmer, DeLite & Electric Colors Swarovski offers a plethora of new colors - the most stunning yet 20 Shimmer Colors, 6 Electric Colors;10 DeLite Colors Integrate a po ...
Swarovski® and the Oscars(Post)Did you watch the Oscars? This year marks the 89th year of the Academy Awards, possibly the most glorious spectacle of red carpet black tie there ever has been. And, for the last decade, Swarovski ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
(Non)Word of the Day: Strassing(Post)Did you know? “Strassing” is a 21st century bungle of a word. “Strass,” its base word, is a type of brilliant leaded glass used to imitate gemstones; basically, an early E ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
DIY Jewelry & Accessories(Post)Can’t find it? Make it. Our DIY Jewelry & Accessories components make it easy to do it yourself- and be happy with the results. Here’s the key: with our DIY Jewelry & Accessories components, you’re s ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Bandanas by Michelle(Post)As part of our 2020 We Support Artists campaign, we would like to spotlight one amazing customer, Bandanas by Michelle! Michelle is from our home state, the “frigid, hot, humid, breathtakin ...
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 Mani Challenge(Post)UPDATE: Swarovski extended the Challenge through May 20th!Let's Create and Get Inspired Together! Let your nails shine with the Swarovski Crystal Mani Challenge HOW TO ENTER 1. Follow @cryst ...
How to Use Flat Backs in Beauty(Post)Keep up, dear reader. We're highlighting some of the creative ways that our customers use flat back rhinestones in their projects this week. We have four flat back lines for every budget, each with a ...
Turn Heads at Prom With These Top 2024 Trends(Post)Prom night is more than just a rite of passage for high schoolers; it is your time to shine, make unforgettable memories, and celebrate the end of an era. You want a prom night that is woven into ...
How to Use Flat Backs in Interior Design(Post)Continuing this week's stream of clever ways our clever customers incorporate the very versatile flat back rhinestones in their everyday and special occasion projects. Today’s topic is: Flat Backs in ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
USDC 2017 – A Hurricane of Energy(Post)We had so much fun at USDC! Thank you to all who stopped by our Pro Lounge to relax with us and chat. We loved hearing your industry insight…and, sneaking a peek through the ballroom doors to witness ...
About Us(Post)Our story... In the mid-1990s, while working in the dance industry, Angie Price saw a need that wasn't being filled. The growing interest in embellishments among performers left an opening for a visi ...
Stage Sparkle Inspires Swarovski Nails(Post)Street style and stage presence meet in nail art masterpieces! Melia Barnes has chiseled a lifetime of dance energy into some haute couture spirit fingers with her spectacular manicures. Now that she ...
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 ...
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 ...
Our Feature in The Swarovski Dance Magazine(Post)There is a time for humility. There is a time for reserve. And, then, there are times when you celebrate all you have accomplished! We all know that progress takes a lot of work and a lot of dedicati ...
Back to School Sparkle: Your Style(Post)As much as we hate to see summer end, time will move on either way, and we can lessen the blow by focusing on the season’s perk: shopping. Yes, I’m serious. Back to school, back to studio ...
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 ...
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 ...
✨ Create with These Jewel Glues: Your Complete Rhinestone Glue Guide(Post)When it comes to rhinestones, sparkle gets the attention—but glue does the work. Choosing the right adhesive is what keeps your stones secure through movement, heat, washing, and wear. Fabric ...
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 ...
Swarovski DIY Craft Contest(Post)CALLING ALL CRAFTERS OF ALL AGES, let's get creative and craft our ways through this together!CREATE YOUR SPARKLING STYLE with SWAROVSKI At HomeHOW TO PARTICIPATEShow us your sparkling skills and ...
We Support Artists(Post)We're talking to you, creator!It’s not just rhinestones that make you shine. After all, paint on a palette is still just paint- it takes the imagination and the action of an artist to bring the c ...
Swarovski Sparkle for U of MN at Nationals(Post)We can all attest that when you look good, you feel good. When you’re wearing a glimmering crystal costume featuring Swarovski® crystals and created by trend-setting costumers, we can assume you feel ...
Spotlight On...Sandy, Customer Service & Sales(Post)In my sleuthing journalism, I've uncovered some sweet, some smarmy truths about the folks behind your glittering Rhinestone Unlimited packages. Who are these people on the other side of your order, r ...
Rhinestone Tools | Create Beautiful Custom Designs(Post)Create Stunning Designs With These Rhinestone Tools ✨ Shop Maxima Crystals by Preciosa®✨ Shop Cool Tools Featured: Stone Sizer & Estimating Guide Sample Cards Pick Up Tools Magic Tray Precis ...
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 ...
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RhinestonesU.com Affiliate Program(Post)Coming Soon! Become an Ambassador with the RhinestonesU.com Affiliate Program! The RhinestonesU.com Affiliate Program has a mission to support artists & small business with an opportunity t ...
Spotlight On...Molly, Customer Service & Sales(Post)In my sleuthing journalism, I've uncovered some sweet, some smarmy truths about the folks behind your glittering Rhinestone Unlimited packages. Who are these people on the other side of your order, r ...
BeJeweler Pro Hot Fix Rhinestone Applicator(Page)CREATIVE CRYSTAL® THE BEJEWELER PRO® The original hot-fix rhinestone application tool- it's fun, easy, and fast! Throw out those messy glues and tweezers to start bedazzling and ha ...
Preciosa VIVA12®(Page)PRECIOSA VIVA 12® BRILLIANT VALUE. EVERYDAY SPARKLE. Preciosa VIVA 12® is the value hotfix line from Preciosa®: the same authentic Czech crystal and durable hotfix backing, cut ...
Preciosa Authorized Retailer Program(Page)Preciosa® Crystal AUTHORIZED RETAILER The title and branding of Preciosa Authorized Retailer is available to approved purchasers of Preciosa crystal products. This honor is available to our ...
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