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Swarovski is a company known for its amazing crystal in the form of figurines, finished jewelry, beads, and jewelry components. The company's patented technique helps create high-quality crystal that has beautiful luster and sparkle to it. While there are many other types of crystal beads and jewelry components on the market, Swarovski is still known for making the highest quality crystal in the industry. Though numerous bead and jewelry supply vendors sell products from Swarovski, the original factory was founded in Austria in 1895.
Bicone crystal beads are some of the best known from the Swarovski line. They are cut with a diamond shape on either side, thus giving off a highly faceted appearance and lots of sparkle.
14kt Gold filled jewelry is the affordable solution to real gold. By law, it has 1/20th, by weight layer, of 14kt gold permanently bonded over a core of base metal, like silver, brass, or copper. It has more than a hundred times the amount of gold than gold plated jewelry. Under normal wear and care, 14kt gold filled jewelry will not chip or peel, and can be cleaned just the same as 14kt solid gold. However, those with sensitive skin reactions to certain metals, may experience some discoloration to their skin, but the metal will remain tarnish-resistant like solid gold. 14kt gold filled is long lasting just like solid gold, but economical as well!