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The name Swarovski immediately invokes class, style, and luxury.
We tend to think of Swarovski crystals, but the brand also sells diamonds among its many products.
So, what is the difference between Swarovski diamonds and crystals? What kind of craftsmanship goes into their gems? And are they a good fit for your style?
As you may guess from the brand’s image and presentation, Swarovski has a rich and storied history.
In 1895, Daniel Swarovski—who was born in Bohemia, in the present-day Czech Republic—founded the company in Wattens, Austria.
He was interested in gem-cutting technology and had the vision to transfer human-made crystals into precious stones as luxurious as diamonds.
To this day, Swarovski remains a family-owned business, now in the fifth generation.
Swarovski has gained recognition, status, and fame in large part to its placement in famous movies and by the celebrities who wear Swarovski on the red carpet.
For example, the iconic tiara in Breakfast at Tiffany’s contained Swarovski crystals. So did Marilyn Monroe’s outfit in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes—an ironic twist considering the film’s famous song claimed that diamonds (not crystals) “are a girl’s best friend.”
Swarovski also created a backdrop made of 25 million crystals for the 2018 Academy Awards.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Swarovski sells a much more extensive selection of products than most jewelry brands. You’ll find necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings, of course.
But you’ll see accessories like pens, smartphone cases, keyrings, and sunglasses. Swarovski also sells a large number of statutes and holiday ornaments, as well as home decors like candle holders and drinking glasses.
Swarovski’s selection includes both fine jewelry and fashion jewelry.
If you’re planning on buying jewelry from Swarovski, beware that many of its pieces are labeled “gold-tone.” This phrase means that the item is gold-colored but doesn’t contain any of the precious metal.
Here at Blush and Bar, we also sell Swarovski crystal—take a look at our crystal stud earrings made of 18k gold and sterling silver.
Most of these are with Swarovski crystals, but they also sell diamond pieces. But Swarovski diamonds aren’t what you might think.
Source: Swarovski on Instagram
Daniel Swarovski founded his company over 125 years ago on creating human-made jewelry that rivaled its natural counterparts.
In 2017, the Swarovski company ventured into a new collection that took inspiration from the same idea—lab-grown diamonds.
Most diamonds you can buy form over millions of years in the earth’s crust due to heat and pressure. But modern technology allows us to replicate those same natural processes in a laboratory.
Swarovski created diamonds use this technology—in a laboratory that compresses carbon atoms together with massive amounts of heat and pressure.
Source:Swarovski Gemstones
Unlike a diamond substitute such as cubic zirconia or Swarovski’s own crystal glass, a Swarovski created diamond is a genuine carbon diamond.
Because Swarovski can control the processes, they can create a gemstone in a broader range of colors than is possible with a mined diamond.
While it’s human-made, a synthetic diamond is chemically identical to one found in the earth. Jewelers also rate synthetic stones with the same 4C scale as natural diamonds for cut, clarity, color, and carat weight.
Lab-created diamonds include a microscopic engraving to distinguish them from their natural counterparts.
But you’re probably wondering—what’s the difference between Swarovski’s diamonds and their crystals?
Great question.
Let’s start by explaining what a Swarovski crystal is.
First off, it isn’t a crystal at all. A crystal is an element where the atoms or molecules align to form cube-like shapes. Some examples of real crystals include diamonds, snowflakes, and table salt.
Swarovski crystal is actually a form of glass, which doesn’t have a crystal structure.
But Swarvoski crystal is different from household glass because it contains extra components that give it high reflectivity and brilliance.
Source:Swarovski Gemstones
For most of Swarovski’s history, that extra ingredient was 32% lead. But due to the dangers of lead toxicity, Swarovski changed their formula in 2012, and their crystal now contains a secret blend of other chemical elements, including soda and potash.
In short, Swarovski crystals and diamonds are both human-made products created in a laboratory.
Swarovski crystals are made mostly of glass, while Swarovski diamonds are constructed with carbon in a process that replicates the earth’s pressure and heat.
Swarovski crystals and Swarovski diamonds are both affordable alternatives to natural diamonds.
Chemically speaking, Swarovski crystals are different from diamonds. But to the naked eye, they look similar and can be a great replacement that’s closer to most people’s budget.
Swarovski diamonds are real diamonds, though created in a lab, and their price reflects that. Whichever you choose, you’ll be wearing a brand responsible for some of the silver screen’s most iconic jewelry.
Most retail stores charge 8 to 10 times the actual cost while Blush and Bar sells directly to you. No stores, cashiers, or middlemen means more savings in your pocket.
Never worry about your jewelry turning green 18K Gold Vermeil assures your jewelry lasts. For a piece to be considered Vermeil, the Gold must be a minimum of 10k and 1.5 microns. We use 18k Gold layered on 925 Sterling Silver.
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