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Rhinestones vs. Diamonds: What Are the Differences?(Post)
It's a common misconception that diamonds and rhinestones are similar in their material and how they are made. Rhinestones might have the same appealing luster and shine as diamonds, but there are qu ...
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 ...
NEW Shimmer Effects(Post)Swarovski keeps adding more to the shimmer collection. Please welcome, Rose Peach Shimmer to the stage! Shop Rose Peach Shimmer: Available in Hotfix (6ss, 10ss, 16ss, 20ss, & 34ss) and Flatback ...
DIY Gifting - S'well Water Bottle(Post)Check Out This Great DIY gift idea from Christine Murphy DesignsS’well bottles are all the rage right now! Whether you are at the gym, in the library, or hanging with your friends at the local coffee ...
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 ...
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 ...
New! Nail Bundle for Nail Techs and Distributors(Post)WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! $1030 Retail ValueAs a bundle we are able to offer huge savings; pick up this LIMITED-EDITION PRODUCT BUNDLE before they are gone! Note: Distributors should purchase 3- ...
Boom's Drive-in Crystal Cheeseburger - Allison Luedtke(Post)I don't think any of us have seen a cheeseburger, fries, ice cream and a Coke ever look this good! It is mesmerizing to say the least. The story behind this amazing artwork is even more beautiful.&nb ...
Cool Tool of the Day: Pick-N-Stick (and more)!(Post)Crazy nails and tiny stones make non-tasty butterfingers out of any rhinestone job. If you can’t pick up your embellishing elements, how can you wow the crowd with your glitzy pizzazz? Make things ...
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 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 ...
Bows! Bows! Bows! DIY Bow Heaven(Post)We have crystals in every color for your bows in every color. Whether you want to add some Swarovski fancy stones to make your bow sparkle the most on stage for your dance competition or ad ...
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 ...
Sparkle in the Spotlight 2022 Designers(Post)2022 marked our 5th annual Sparkle in the Spotlight Crystal Design Contest. The contest which began in 2018 in partnership with Swarovski, has become a favorite of our customers and social media foll ...
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 ...
Swarovski New Colors Spring/Summer 2013(Post)On January 31, 2012, Swarovski announced new flat back colors for Spring and Summer, plus an update to the flat back Hot Fix XILION Rose. The new hot fix stone will still work with existing hot fix t ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 do you apply rhinestones to fabric?(Post)Rhinestones can be applied to fabric with glue, which- because of its versatility- is the most common application choice. Rhinestones can also be applied by hand sewing, by metal settings, or by ...
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 ...
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 ...
College This Fall? Ways To Apply Crystals to School Gear(Post)It’s that time of year when you get ready to head back to college for an exciting new semester. Forget being ordinary. Instead, shine like a diamond this fall with some gorgeous crystal-laden g ...
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 ...
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, ...
How To Create Your Own Rhinestone Jewelry(Post)Sparkle, glitter, and glam—nothing catches the eye quite like rhinestone jewelry! Whether you're dressing up for a special event or adding a touch of bling to your everyday outfit, rhinestone jewelry ...
How to Use Flat Backs on Accessories(Post)Oh, the small but mighty flat back rhinestone. So versatile, so easy to use, so much payoff in visual pleasure. Get an idea of how and when our customers are using flat back stones in this five-part ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
7 Facts About Rhinestones That’ll Surprise You (Post)Think you know everything there is to know about rhinestones? At Rhinestones Unlimited, we’re obsessed with everything rhinestone-related (don’t act too surprised!). Read these rhinestone facts and s ...
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 ...
Support All Around!(Post)Dear customers, you never cease to amaze us! We are in constant awe of the little and big ways you take a completely new idea and- through challenges, redo’s, missteps- find a way to manifest y ...
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 ...
Rhinestone March Nail Art (Post)March is a month when I am sure ready for fresh color and sparkle galore! Let’s take a look at a few trending nail designs to inspire this month’s manicures. After being spotted on the 2022 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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?), ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
5 Ways To Add Subtle Bling to Everyday Looks(Post)Incorporating just the right amount of sparkle into your daily wardrobe can elevate your style while keeping it sophisticated and chic. Adding subtle bling to everyday looks is easier than you think, ...
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 ...
10 Popular Items You Can Add Rhinestones To(Post)Rhinestones are a versatile accessory you can tack onto just about anything, from clothing to home decor. If you’re a fan of glitz and glam, here are ten popular items you can add rhinestones to. Aft ...
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 ...
What Are Genuine Rhinestones Actually Made Of?(Post)Everything you need to know about Real v. Artificial RhinestonesWhether you’re a jewelry fanatic or an occasional craft enthusiast, there’s no denying that rhinestones bring a certain je ne sais quoi ...
Hotfix vs. Non-Hotfix Rhinestones for Clothing(Post)Are you looking for a way to bejewel your wardrobe? Sick of the same drab embroidery designs? If so, you’re in luck—rhinestones are here to save the day! Rhinestones can instantly transform any piece ...
Rhinestones 101: Choose Your Rhinestone Color (Post)Whether you are just starting your first rhinestone project or have jazzed up your own stuff for years, learning about your different options can help you strengthen your arsenal of sparkle. Let’s di ...
How to Do Simple Crystal Nail Art at Home (Post)Crystal nail art is a big trend right now. Of course, you can go to a skilled nail artist and pamper yourself to a top-notch manicure at the salon, but you can also explore creating these nail a ...
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 ...
RU Presents: The Bersten Ballroom Boys of SYTYCD (Part 2)(Post)Rhinestones Unlimited Presents . . . The Bersten Ballroom Boys of SYTYCD Season 10!We continue our peek into the lives of the talented Bersten family, as told to our guest writer, Andrea. Through her ...
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 ...
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 ...
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