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For over a century, Swarovski Crystal has supplied the world
with superior crystals that are enjoyed and admired by millions
worldwide.
Founded in the 1890's, Daniel Swarovski invented a glass cutting
machine and started the world's first hydroelectric glass cutting
factory. Swarovski crystal contains approximately 32% lead to
maximize refraction.
In order to create a crystal that allows light to refract in a rainbow
spectrum, Swarovski coats some of its crystals with special
metallic chemical coatings.
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Aurora Borealis, or "AB", is one of the most popular coatings, and gives the surface a rainbow appearance.
Swarovski Crystal offers a wide range of colors and special coatings to meet the needs of all occasions.
The special effect and special coating of each bead is permanent.
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For details, click the images.
All bicone beads are sold in packages of 12 beads each. Double AB means the
entire bead is completely coated. AB means one side is coated.
1.85 per pack
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4mm Chrysolite AB
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4mm Caribbean Blue Opal 2xAB
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4mm Fuchsia 2xAB
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4mm Fire Opal AB
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4 pks
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4 pks
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3 pks
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8 pks
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4mm Burgundy 2X's AB
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4mm Amethyst 2xAB
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4mm Ruby 2x AB
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4mm Jet Hematite
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12 pks
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7 pks
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4mm FireOpal 2xAB
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4mm Jet AB
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4mm Sun
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8 pks
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4 pks
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All Large and specialty shape Swarovski beads can be ordered in different
colors and sizes. Please allow 7 business days to order.
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Cosmic
Pendant Bead
20mm
Crystal AB
3.95 ea
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Galactic
Pendant Bead
19mm
Crystal Copper
3.25 ea
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Teardrop Beads
11 x 5.5 mm
.89 ea
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Teardrop Beads
15 x 7.5 mm
1.25 ea
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Teardrop Beads
13 x 6 mm
1.10 ea
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"Cone"
6.6 x 6mm
2 beads to
pack
1.20 pk
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"Cubist"
12 x 8 mm
2.25 ea
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Click Color chate for a larger view
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Click here to go to Swarovski Rhinestones
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Bohemia, which lies in the heart of Europe in the Czech Republic, possesses a rich glassmaking
history covering hundreds of years.
In the beginning Bohemian glass was created as a substitute for rock crystal, hence the name
crystal. Some say it is a philosopher's stone because it was born in an alchemist laboratory.
From earliest times there have been many ways of forming glass beads. The earliest was to
wind molten glass around a form, creating round beads.
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The glass can also be blown into a form or mold, creating hollow shapes in the beads which are lighter than wound ones. A third method
is to create blown glass beads without a mold. Beads made in this way are the lightest and most delicate. All these methods have been
known for thousands of years, but it was not until 1860 that the first pressed glass molds were developed in Bohemia, producing a
product that is more durable and robust than earlier methods.
Today the Czech Republic is making and exporting large numbers of beads. Once again the Czechs are in the forefront of the world’s
bead market.
Czech Fire Polish:
Fire Polish beads have been made for oven 200 years. They begin by making a pressed glass bead. The bead is then machine facetted
and polished using a good deal of heat. This process makes a smooth, scratch resistant finish.
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DRUK
Completely rounded, no facets
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6mm Druk
Amethyst AB
6 beads per pack
.49
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6mm Druk
Aqua AB
6 beads per pack
.49
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6mm Druk
Sapphire AB
6 beads per pack
.49
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6mm Druk
Siam AB
6 beads per pack
.49
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4mm Druk
Madeira Topaz AB
8 beads per pack
.40
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6mm Facet cut
Madeira Topaz AB
6 beads per pack
.49
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4mm Facet cut
Jet AB
8 beads per pack
.40
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The Crystal Bead page will be updated regularly as new shapes, sizes and colors arrive.
If you would like to see a style of bead, please let me know.
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Bibliography
Beads of the World by Peter Francis Jr.
Glass 5,000 Years edited by Hugh Tait
The Czech Bead Story by Peter Francis Jr.
The History of Beads from 30,000 B.C. to the Present by Lois Sherr
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