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    Flatback vs. Hotfix Rhinestones: Which Should You Use?(Post)

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    LUX Austrian Crystal: New Colors and Sizes!(Post)

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    MAXIMA Vs LUX | Authentic European Crystal Quality(Post)

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    LUX European Crystal Partnership | A Wish Come True(Post)

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    ✨ How to Rhinestone a Dance Costume with LUX European Crystal™(Post)

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    Case Discount Pricing: Bulk Rhinestones 2025(Post)

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    ​Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes - Mary Huffman(Post)

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    Pink Color Psychology: What Does the Color Pink Mean?(Post)

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    What’s the Difference Between AB and Non-AB Rhinestones?(Post)

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    How To Use Rhinestones To Bling Gymnastics Leotards(Post)

    Poised and graceful, the gymnast rolls, leaps, and vaults across the floor and into the air. As they move, the reflective stones on their costume catch the light, shimmering in an array of colors and ...

    Rhinestones vs. Diamonds: What Are the Differences?(Post)

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    Factors To Consider When Bedazzling a Graduation Cap(Post)

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    Hotfix vs. Non-Hotfix Rhinestones for Clothing(Post)

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    Rhinestone Halloween Makeup | Sparkle Your Spooky Look(Post)

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    Sparkle Sample(Post)

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    Rhinestones Unlimited Color Sample Cards(Post)

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    ​Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes - McKenzie Huffman(Post)

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    Get Inspired with Crystal Electric Violet(Post)

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    ​What are Austrian crystals?(Post)

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    Sparkle in the Spotlight 2021(Post)

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    Swarovski® Corporate Restructuring (and what it means for you)(Post)

    NOTICEFrom our Swarovski Representative: "Swarovski has been successfully operating for over 125 years. To ensure that we remain a sustainable and relevant business in this rapidly evolving retail ...

    MInneapolis Showroom and Design Space(Post)

    Showroom HoursA SPACE FOR CREATIVITYWe welcome you to visit our creative showroom and design space near Minneapolis, Minnesota.  We love selecting crystals, appliques, trims, and jewelry as we h ...

    European Crystal Brilliance | An Unmatched Clarity(Post)

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    Blue Color Psychology: What Does the Color Blue Symbolize?(Post)

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    Living Coral Rhinestone Color Pallettes(Post)

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    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 ...

    Preciosa vs. Swarovski Rhinestones: Which Is Best for You?(Post)

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    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 ...

    ✨ 12 DIY Christmas Decorations with Rhinestones: Sparkle Your Holiday Season(Post)

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    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 ...

    World Dance Organisation | Celebrating Dance Talent(Post)

    World Dance Organisation: Celebrating Excellence With Sparkle For the second year in 2025, the World Dance Organisation (WDO) brings together dancers, teachers, and supporters from around the globe f ...

    Red Color Meaning | Jewelry Symbolism And Significance(Post)

    Red Color Meaning: Symbolism And Significance In Jewelry Red has always been a color of deep significance, evoking emotions and commanding attention. In the world of jewelry, it symbolizes passion, p ...

    European Crystal Durability | Strong And Beautiful(Post)

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    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 ...

    Duty Free Rhinestones | No Tariffs On Your Crystals(Post)

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    Why Are Rhinestones Called Rhinestones?(Post)

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    How Much is in a Gross of Rhinestones?(Post)

    What is a Gross of Rhinestones A gross is a dozen dozens, or 144 pieces, whether you're quantifying rhinestones, shoe boxes or bolts of fabric. Rhinestones are often packaged in units of gross or ...

    Preciosa Price Increase- An Offer of Some Relief for Our Customers(Post)

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    7 Facts About Rhinestones That’ll Surprise You (Post)

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    Tips for Blinging Your Horse Tack With Rhinestones(Post)

    When you're performing at a horse show, not only do you want to show off your brilliance to the world, you want to show off the brilliance of your equine partner. Custom embellished tack will bring o ...

    DIY Gifting - Ornaments(Post)

    Check Out This Great DIY gift idea from Miss DIY Sparkle Here's a super simple, festive, DIY project for everyone on your list! Whether it be for your kid's teacher, your nail artist, your hous ...

    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 ...

    Does it Matter Where I Buy My Rhinestones? (Post)

    Yes, it does. If you’re going to invest hours of your life into creating something beautiful, you want it to look the best it can. Beyond your artistry, the materials you choose make a big differe ...

    Cheers to Swarovski(Post)

    A Bittersweet Goodbye to a Beloved Brand-And Some Swarovski Support So, today is the day. December 28, 2022. The day that we remove Swarovski from our website and from our inventory. T ...

    Plan Your Project | Rhinestone 101 Expert Guidance(Post)

    Rhinestones 101: How To Plan Your Project Properly Every rhinestone project starts with excitement… and usually a few questions. What kind of stones should I use?What size makes sense?Do I nee ...

    Cool Tool of the Day: Hot Fix Tools!(Post)

    You didn’t think we’d get through praising our many Cool Tools without mentioning the Hot Fix Tools, did you? The name spells it out for you. It’s a tool- check. It fixes things- namely, blah thin ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    ​What are hotfix rhinestones?(Post)

    Hotfix rhinestones, or hotfix crystals, is the industry phrase for iron-on rhinestones. (Sometimes written as hot fix instead of hotfix.) These stones have a heat-activated adhesive already appli ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    Cool Tool of the Day: Rhinestones Unlimited Estimating Guide!(Post)

    Stop scratching your head in that puzzling manner; we can help you figure it out. For those times when your brain falls flat, but you still need to figure out how many gross it will take to create yo ...

    Type Of Rhinestones | Choose The Best Crystal Styles(Post)

    What Type Of Rhinestones Do I Need For My Project? You’re ready to start your rhinestone project. You have an idea.You can picture the sparkle.You might even have colors in mind. And then the q ...

    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 ...

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    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 ...

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