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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 ...
Bring Sparkle to Your Spring Garden(Post)GARDEN INSPIRATION Rhinestone Garden Accents for Spring Unexpected elegance for flowerpots, pillows, vases, and every corner of the garden that deserves a little sparkle. Spring invites us outdoors ...
It’s Your Day! A Quick Guide to Bedazzling Your Bridal Shoes(Post)Your wedding day is one of the most magical days of your life, so why not add some sparkle to your bridal footwear? No, we’re not talking about Jimmy Choos or Christian Louboutins but rather bedazzli ...
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 ...
Black Color Psychology: What Does the Color Black Mean?(Post)Do you love the power, mystery, and timeless allure of black tones? If so, then you’re not alone! In fact, the color black is rooted in centuries-old symbolism that transcends clothing and deco ...
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 ...
Spotlight On...Carol, Customer Service & Sales Supervisor(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 ...
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 ...
The Best Ways To Adhere Rhinestones to Denim(Post)Rhinestones are the perfect way to add sparkle and personality to your wardrobe. But before you start your DIY project, it’s essential to know the best ways to adhere rhinestones to denim if you want ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
DIYsparkle.com Affiliate Program(Post)Serving the needs of both student and studio, DIYsparkle.com gives your dancer discounts on the finest crystals for the dance floor while earning yourself some extra cash. If you have a website, ...
Ways To Use Rhinestones on Cheerleading Costumes(Post)Bling it on! and, Sparkle your Spirit!Are you looking to add an extra bit of sparkle and shine to your cheerleading costumes? Then rhinestones are the answer! Rhinestones come in countless dazzling c ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sew-On Stones for Irish Dance Dresses: The Complete Guide(Post)THE COMPLETE GUIDE Sew-on stones for Irish dance dresses, decoded. The best sew-on stones for Irish dance dresses are larger crystal shapes — peardrops, navettes, ovals, and rivolis — pl ...
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 ...
COVID-19 & Rhinestones Unlimited(Post)Updated 5.4.20 Swarovski's Crystals Around the World- An Inspirational Color Story WEBSITE OPEN - DIY Project Kits launched and are ready to ship! SHIPPING OPEN- We are shipping ev ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
What Does the Color Green Mean & Symbolize?(Post)Are you looking to add punch and pizzazz to your upcoming fashion or artistic endeavor? A great way to make a statement with your project is by incorporating the bold, bright color green.What is the ...
How to Use the BeJeweler Pro: Your Complete Beginner's Guide(Post)A HOTFIX APPLICATOR TUTORIAL Professional sparkle, no mess. Ready to add professional sparkle to your projects without messy glue or complicated setups? The BeJeweler Pro Hot Fix Applicator makes ap ...
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 ...
Easier Shopping Rhinestones By COLOR(Post)Celebrating our NEW WEBSITE! We’re expecting you- RESET YOUR PASSWORD by clicking Forgot Password and access your profile on our brand new website! After resetting your password, you can acce ...
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 ...
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 ...
Limited Edition Earrings(Post)UPDATE!! Good News! Three Swarovski DeLite Simple Rivoli 14mm DeLite Earrings are now available in clip ons:   ...
Preciosa; Environmentally Conscious and your Best Alternative to Swarovski(Post)What crystal brand is the best alternative to Swarovski?When searching for an alternative to Swarovski Crystals, we chose Preciosa, the only other European crystal brand with ethical environmentally ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sparkle in the Spotlight 2021(Post)Sparkle In the Spotlight Competition 2021 2021 marked our 4th annual Sparkle in the Spotlight Crystal Design Contest. The contest which began in 2018 in partnership with Swarovski, has become a f ...
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 ...
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 ...
Swarovski New Pave Cabochons!(Post)GET INSPIRED WITH NEW PAVE CABOCHONS!The new Pavé Cabochons are absolutely stunning, and they look amazing mixed with Shimmer effects and DeLite LacquerPro effects! The Pavé Cabocho ...
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 ...
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 ...
MAXIMA and LUX Case Pricing: Wholesale Savings for 2026(Post)WHOLESALE UPDATE MAXIMA and LUX Case Pricing: Wholesale Savings for 2026 Case discounts, current promotions, and quantity breakdowns for preferred business pricing customers. MAXIMA Crystals by Prec ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Quick Sparkle Fixes to the Rescue!(Post)Rhinestone Trims & Jewelry for Custom Dance Costumes It's summer. Recitals are over. Nationals are approaching and your motivation may be more focused on pool time than costuming those new solos or ...
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 ...
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 ...
20th Anniversary Sample Card Giveaway!(Post)UPDATE Sept 2019: We are in our last month of CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN COLOR! 50% ALL SAMPLE CARDS with COUPON CODE: 20YEARS! FREE 20 YEAR SAMPLE CARD WITH EVERY SAMPLE CARD PURCHASE Offer ex ...
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: ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Preciosa MAXIMA: Frequently Asked Questions (Post)PRODUCT GUIDE What Is Preciosa® Chaton Rose MAXIMA? A premium European crystal flatback engineered for optical brilliance, durability, and production consistency. The Chaton Rose MAXIMA is Prec ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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.
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 ...
Create These Personal Anniversary Gifts With Rhinestones(Post)Celebrating anniversaries is all about cherishing memorable moments and expressing love and appreciation for your partner. And what better way to do that than with a personalized gift? Adding rhinest ...
Spotlight On...Patrick, 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 ...
Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes - McKenzie Huffman(Post)We welcomed an inside peek at the designer’s sketches, as the initial design concepts were being formed for this beauty of a costume. We are also sharing some pictures of the base of the costu ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
You Asked!(Post)Questions You've Asked on GoogleWith so much confusion after the sudden withdrawl of Swarovski from the crystal components (beads and rhinestones) business, we thought that sharing our knowledge on c ...
Swarovski for Rhythmic Gymnastics(Post)Swarovski Crystals and Rhythmic Gymnastics- a Winning CombinationNext-level leotards: Xirius Rose Hotfix crystals, Drop and Galactic Sew-on Stones come in a bold and brilliant range of huesAdd power ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Savannah Manzel World of Dance - Never Before Seen Costume!(Post)Our sweet and talented Savannah Manzel made it all the way to the semi-finals on season 4 of World of Dance. She had the experience of a life time, wowing the judges and audience on the big stage ...
(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 ...
RU Presents: The Bersten Ballroom Boys of SYTYCD (Part 1)(Post)Rhinestones Unlimited Presents . . . The Bersten Ballroom Boys of SYTYCD Season 10!Dear readers, I am graciously (but, momentarily) giving up the spotlight, stepping down from my platform to welcome ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Support Theresa Cruz(Post)We met Theresa Cruz at our first Dance Teacher & Studio Owner Workshop in Chicago in 2013. She attended the workshop and the United Dance Merchants of America (UDMA) trade show in anticipation of ...
Swarovski New Colors for Spring/Summer 2012(Post)If you're like us, you can't wait to see the new colors and items that Swarovski adds to its line each new season. The newly-announced colors for Spring and Summer 2012 continue Swarovski's recent de ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Price Match Promise(Page)Rhinestones Unlimited Offers Price Match Promise! Your guarantee that you’re getting the best pricing in the industry without sacrificing the customer care you deserve. Our Pr ...
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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 ...
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