Is Swarovski discontinuing flatback crystals?

Is Swarovski discontinuing flatback crystals?

Swarovski recently stopped production of the wildly popular 2058 Flat Back rhinestone and all sizes above 12ss and all colors are now discontinued. This is in favor of the new Xirius cut they released.

What is a flatback crystal?

Types of Flatback Rhinestones or Crystals Flat back rhinestones are loose rhinestones used on costumes, clothing, and other accessories. These rhinestones, or crystals, can be applied with glue or by using metal settings to secure them to fabric.

Is Swarovski Crystal valuable?

Yes they are real. They are real lead glass. Swarovski crystals are non-precious lead glass meaning that the intrinsic value of the material is not very high. They do have a valuable brand name, however, which causes them to have higher prices compared to other crystal suppliers.

What happened with Swarovski crystals?

We have confirmed that Swarovski is making changes to their internal structure and will limit the sale of Swarovski crystals to select luxury branding partners. Dreamtime Creations will continue to purchase and sell Swarovski crystals through September of 2021.

What does SS mean for Swarovski crystals?

Size
Swarovski uses the terminology “Stone Size” (ss) to measure various stones, such as Round Stones and Flatback sizes.

Are Swarovski crystals better than diamonds?

Since Swarovski crystals are cut using a machine, they have a similar look. Hence, their precision is better than that of diamonds, which will undoubtedly make you admire them. Diamonds can never have the same cut.

Why are Swarovski crystals so cheap?

Swarovski is More Expensive than Glass This is because of the production process required to create glass vs crystals. Compared to other glass jewelry products, Swarovski uses higher quality materials. The process of creating even one crystal is also complicated.