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Swarovski crystal beads
When Daniel Swarovski
invented an automatic cutting machine in 1892, he not only changed the process
of cutting Crystal Jewelry Stones, but also raised it to a level of
precision. From 1895 until today,
Swarovski crystal beads continue its legacy of perfection and timeless pieces.
A brief glimpse of the Swarovski legacy
From the day the company was
erected, Daniel Swarovski and his family worked on the most dazzling crystals
in
The year 1956, Swarovski introduced
to the world the Aurora Borealis effect, by experimenting on coating the
Swarovski crystal beads with wafer thin metal particles to intensify their
sparkle. They were able to manufacture
the material by steaming it in a vacuum.
Working closely with Christian Dior, Manfred Swarovski fabricated the
"Aurora Borealis", which gives off the shimmering colors of a rainbow
on every facet.
As the years moved on,
Swarovski crystal beads began to take worldwide notice. By 1977, the first line of jewelry was
introduced called the Swarovski Jeweler's Collection, composed of the most
dazzling earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets. Towards the end of the 1980's, a limited
edition of innovative and contemporary line was released designed by leading
Italian designers and architects: Ettore Scottsass, Alessandro Mendini, and
Stafano Ricci. This collection was among
the objects Daniel Swarovski considered Accessories – jewels, belts, and
handbags. The launching in 1989 was
directed by Rosamarie Le Gallais.
Composition of Swarovski Crystal Beads
The crystal beads from
Swarovski are looked up as the finest, full-lead crystal among today's
generation. The Swarovski crystal beads
contain at least 32% Lead to visually clear and pure. The crystals are then cut to bring out
extremely precise facets and create prisms.
These crystals are treated or coated with different colors to fabricate
stones, beads, pendants, in hundreds of shapes and sizes.
You, too, can make your
unique Swarovski necklace using this design and by following these steps. First, prepare these Swarovski materials: 14
pieces Swarovski Crystal Beads in Pearl in light blue (sizes 8mm, 10mm, 12mm),
1 silk cord (#06/Turquoise), 2 Sterling Silver Clamshell Bead Tip, 6 Sterling
Silver Split Rings (6mm), 1 Sterling Silver Double Clasp Moonstone, and 1 Glue
Bond. These tools will help you complete
your Swarovski necklace: split ring pliers, side cutters, round nose pliers,
and tweezers.
Begin by attaching one
Sterling Silvre Split Rings to all connector holes of the Moonstone using split
ring pliers. String one Clamshell onto
the silk cord together with seven 8mm Swarovski crystal pearls, seven 10mm
Swarovski crystal beads (pearls), five 12mm Swarovski crystal beads (pearls),
followed by seven 10mm crystal pearls, and the remaining seven 8mm crystal
pearls. Next, string the other clamshell
bead tip, and push all crystals that follow the first knot up to the needle end
of the cord. Close the silk cord by
stringing two overhand knots on the end where there's no needle.
Lock these in the clamshell
of the last clamshell bead tip but don't close it yet. Drop a small amount of glue on the knots then
let dry, then cut any excess cord. Do an
overhand knot on the other side of the clamshell bead tip, at the same time do
the technique for pearl knotting.
Finally, attach 6mm sterling split rings to the split rings on Double
Clasp Moontone, and repeat on the other side.
Estimated total cost of this project is $19.43, excluding the tools.
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