Your region has such a wonderful history of glass making! I have been lucky enough to visit Prague twice and was able to buy some beautiful Czech crystal pieces there!
@@DamesalaMode despite it is not so well-known and not so diverse, here in the Czech Republic it is possible to obtain machinecut crystals (and Machinepolished) too!!
HUGE difference! Swarovski is incredible. I do see a place for both, however. Sometimes I don’t want that much sparkle and I might like the vintage look of the Czech ones.
I LOVE this. Who knew? Now I understand why my vintage Eisenberg looks so amazing. My mother was a beader/a jewelry maker and she taught me some rules of pretty baubles: Beads (e.g., seed beads) and findings should come from Czechoslovakia or Japan. Crystal beads, rhinestones (including flatbacks), and findings should be Swarovski, and she will demonstrate why. Cost is a factor for many people. My mom discovered this the hard way and I got to be the beneficiary of many beaded prettys as a result.
It’s interesting to see the effect the different stone manufacturing methods have on the pieces you make. I’m so glad you decided to do videos like this on your channel.
I am from Czech republic and I had no idea about these differences :D really informative video and also made me proud of my country's talented crystal creators :)
Nice to see a comparison, side by side you can definitely see a difference! :) I do actually prefer the less sparkly ones, I rarely wear regular jewelry and would feel even more like a neon sign. Fun fact: The founder of Svarovski was actually from northern Bohemia, which is now in the Czech Republic and the machine cutting process was patented in Prague. He moved the production to Austria into the tyrolean Alps because of easier access to more energy (by waterpower) and to better keep his secret from his competitors.
Thank you so much! I always adored Swarovski crystals more than others and couldn’t pin point why: but now I understand! It’s my addiction to anything that sparkles!😂
I’m making a wall display for my jewelry. Since none of it is precious or in need of an air-controlled environment I’ve decided it makes little sense not to enjoy all of my little art pieces every day. I realize I absolutely could wear ostentatious sparkle rocks with a t-shirt to the grocery store... Thank you for explaining the hype behind the name. It definitely makes a difference - if that’s the look you want.
I had to really search around for this, but it was exactly was I wanted to sate my curiosity! Thank you. This style of video reminds me of older youtube in the best way, and I'm really glad I found it :)
Swarovski crystals are now considered "lead free " since 2012 , they have .009% or 90ppm of lead or less . Vintage ones still have full amount of lead , amount is eluding my search but figurine parts use to have 30 % of lead . I use a lot Swarovski making my jewelry and also hoard them because they are so beautiful ( I think I might be hoarding them more than using ). What drives me nuts is trying to find good quality settings for different style crystals and how I would like to connect them bezeling them by beading is always option but I don't like beaded bezel covering so much beautiful stone . I don't sell , I simply make to see sparkle all around my woman's cave . Your jewelry is looking exquisite . Thank You for your videos !
@@DamesalaMode I can't see any problem with lead in jewelry . In German study I think it was if old time crystal Carafe has Brandy standing in it 5 years levels of lead could be unhealthy levels . Still today we get more lead in food we eat which likely is from soil contamination than we ever could get from Swarovski jewelry . Most dangerous part Swarovski is they get your " My Precious " coming out and are darn expensive if you need more than one or like to hoard them :P
@@soileilkkala8831 Yeah I mean even if you ate a swarovski crystal, I doubt there would be any adverse effects but who knows, don't try it lol. Yeah, I recently had a panic attack and thought drinking orange juice out of a antique silver and crystal carafe might kill me but turns out, even if you drink highly acidic things from old lead crystal, it wont harm you if you do it infrequently.
unpopular opinion: I like the Czech better in general :-P. ? This was a great video, really informative and awesome to have the side by sides. You do lovely work and its so nice to see :)
You ought to see Swarovski Zirconia if you want your eyes knocked out. I have many rings fashioned in sterling silver and 10kt gold done with SZ. They are exquisite!
The difference is amazing! I was just wondering what exactly is a Swarovski crystal, as they're used in a lot of the pen kits I buy. So then, the difference is the cut. But the real difference is the depth of color and wow, that sparkle! ✨💎Thanks for the video :)
A few reasons: 1. New stones are much more expensive than vintage ones, sometimes as much as triple the cost, so it's just cost prohibitive from a customer perspective and from an inventory perspective. 2. I really prefer to use vintage stones whenever possible since it's a much greener option, particularly as it means I'm not importing supplies from Europe but rather buying supplies that have already made their way to the US (the stones I buy are dead stock from mid century jewelry factories that are no longer in business). On occasion I have custom made pieces using new Swarovski stones for customers who have something very specific in mind, but that isn't typical.
Oh no, they make TONS of new stones! They are just very expensive and vintage ones are a better prices, so I only use vintage. I have custom ordered some modern colors and stones for people in the past who wanted something very specific.
And the difficulty is that they restrict the number of distributors. A lot of places that are selling Swarovski have had to buy retail because they can't become approved resellers, or buy the wholesale lots which are fixed in quantity by Swarovski. You can download their catalogues in pdf format from the Swarovski Professional website and they will quote the batch size for wholesale for each model they make, (and probably the prices too.) The current catalogues were issued in 2018. The range is extensive in their crystal range, but they have expanded their lines to include glass pearls, and high end cubic zirconia stones. Where I am, ebay is a quite a good source for their current range, and a few vintage lots appear once in a while.
Does the gold foil rub off over time? Is there a sure fire way to tell a swarovski crystal if I find a used and dirty crystal necklace let's say.. How well do they clean up? And what type of cleaner should be used to get the crime off? Thank You..
The foil could probably rub off if its not taken care of properly. I would recommend reaching out to an antique jewelry restorer to ask about cleaning. I have no experience with that.
Here’s a sideways question. I know that 18th century and earlier gemstones were cut differently than they are today. Today the cuts are much more numerous and consequently newer stones have more sparkle to them than the 18th century and earlier ones. So if you’re doing an 18th-century earlier outfit might regular crystals re-create that subtly less sparkly effect better? As I say, it’s a sideways question.
@@DamesalaMode depends what you want them for though right? If you got a octagonal aquamarine necklace in swarovski it wouldn't look out of place with a 1930s inspired gown etc. You sometimes have a weird somewhat frosted looking cream colored stone. I don't know how else to describe it as I forget what you call it but tahts one of my favorites! Its not opal or anything like. It almost reminds me of lemonade even though its not really yellow lol? like a warm slightly frosted/cloudy stone?
Fire polished stones are reheated after manufacturing to produce a softer edge to the facets which gives them a more subtle sparkle. As far as I know these are mostly used for beads so I haven't used them in my jewelry making, so I'm not entirely sure how the sparkle level compares to standard stones.
Tempting my magpie brain with beautiful sparkles.
😂😂😂
I am the human equivalent of a crow, I see sparkles and go WILD.
I am from the Glass region of Czech Republic :) My mother in law does still coiled beads. So proud that czech crystals are the "standard" :))))
Your region has such a wonderful history of glass making! I have been lucky enough to visit Prague twice and was able to buy some beautiful Czech crystal pieces there!
@@DamesalaMode despite it is not so well-known and not so diverse, here in the Czech Republic it is possible to obtain machinecut crystals (and Machinepolished) too!!
HUGE difference! Swarovski is incredible. I do see a place for both, however. Sometimes I don’t want that much sparkle and I might like the vintage look of the Czech ones.
I LOVE this. Who knew? Now I understand why my vintage Eisenberg looks so amazing. My mother was a beader/a jewelry maker and she taught me some rules of pretty baubles:
Beads (e.g., seed beads) and findings should come from Czechoslovakia or Japan.
Crystal beads, rhinestones (including flatbacks), and findings should be Swarovski, and she will demonstrate why.
Cost is a factor for many people. My mom discovered this the hard way and I got to be the beneficiary of many beaded prettys as a result.
It’s interesting to see the effect the different stone manufacturing methods have on the pieces you make. I’m so glad you decided to do videos like this on your channel.
Thank you!
I'm so happy that you addressed this; I've wondered about the difference for YEARS!
Nice to see them side by side.
And I confess I prefer the Czech glass. 😹 I find the Swarovski a bit much.
You're not alone! Lots of people prefer the standard style 🙂
I like both (I would try to wear those chokers stacked, ha ha). As Edna Mode might observe "You will look fabulous anyway."
Same!
Same here same here
I am from Czech republic and I had no idea about these differences :D really informative video and also made me proud of my country's talented crystal creators :)
Your country has the most wonderful legacy of beautiful glass making! ❤️
Czech and Polish glass {for Stained glass} are beautiful.
Nice to see a comparison, side by side you can definitely see a difference! :) I do actually prefer the less sparkly ones, I rarely wear regular jewelry and would feel even more like a neon sign.
Fun fact: The founder of Svarovski was actually from northern Bohemia, which is now in the Czech Republic and the machine cutting process was patented in Prague. He moved the production to Austria into the tyrolean Alps because of easier access to more energy (by waterpower) and to better keep his secret from his competitors.
Thank you so much! I always adored Swarovski crystals more than others and couldn’t pin point why: but now I understand! It’s my addiction to anything that sparkles!😂
This was so helpful to have the difference explained, thank you!!
I’m making a wall display for my jewelry. Since none of it is precious or in need of an air-controlled environment I’ve decided it makes little sense not to enjoy all of my little art pieces every day.
I realize I absolutely could wear ostentatious sparkle rocks with a t-shirt to the grocery store...
Thank you for explaining the hype behind the name. It definitely makes a difference - if that’s the look you want.
I had to really search around for this, but it was exactly was I wanted to sate my curiosity! Thank you. This style of video reminds me of older youtube in the best way, and I'm really glad I found it :)
Thank you so much for that information - it was so interesting. I haven’t heard that anywhere else. 🤗
Thank you.. Straight to the point and thorough information about the topic.
This is information I never realized I would be very happy to learn.
Side note: Love your dress! That blue is amazing on you.
Thank you!
oh man i have been asking this question in my head for so long.... thank you!!
Swarovski crystals are now considered "lead free " since 2012 , they have .009% or 90ppm of lead or less . Vintage ones still have full amount of lead , amount is eluding my search but figurine parts use to have 30 % of lead . I use a lot Swarovski making my jewelry and also hoard them because they are so beautiful ( I think I might be hoarding them more than using ). What drives me nuts is trying to find good quality settings for different style crystals and how I would like to connect them bezeling them by beading is always option but I don't like beaded bezel covering so much beautiful stone . I don't sell , I simply make to see sparkle all around my woman's cave . Your jewelry is looking exquisite . Thank You for your videos !
Good to know! I only use vintage Swarovski stones so I suspect mine are lead-ier 😂. Sparkles are so much fun to work with!
@@DamesalaMode I can't see any problem with lead in jewelry . In German study I think it was if old time crystal Carafe has Brandy standing in it 5 years levels of lead could be unhealthy levels . Still today we get more lead in food we eat which likely is from soil contamination than we ever could get from Swarovski jewelry . Most dangerous part Swarovski is they get your " My Precious " coming out and are darn expensive if you need more than one or like to hoard them :P
@@soileilkkala8831 Yeah I mean even if you ate a swarovski crystal, I doubt there would be any adverse effects but who knows, don't try it lol. Yeah, I recently had a panic attack and thought drinking orange juice out of a antique silver and crystal carafe might kill me but turns out, even if you drink highly acidic things from old lead crystal, it wont harm you if you do it infrequently.
Why would there need to be lead in these crystals, anyway? Is it added, or naturally present?
Love this Taylor!
Thank you!
This was so helpful, now I know. Thank you so much!
I thought swarovski crystals are gems that are naturally occuring! Thanks. Guess its true that you learn something new everyday 🦋
That was an excellent explanation. Thank you!
Thank you for this information, I didn't knew that 😊
Glad it was informative 😁
Love it!! Also, the blue is spectacular on you
Thank you. What a great educational video. I had no idea. Thank you.
I’ve always wondered this! Thanks!
You're welcome!
Very interesting! Thank you so much!💜
Hey Taylor, I have always wondered what the difference was. Thanks for the explanation. You do an awesome job with all your videos. 👍🏽
Thanks so much!
Thank you!!!! I've been wondering forever what T.H. makes them so FRIKKIN special SHEESH now I know👍👍
Excellent video...thanks so much
I love these videos! To my great surprise when compared I much prefer the standard type!
Glad it was helpful :)
Interesting! Thanks for that ❤
Suddenly i need to acquire all the fancy sparkle rocks!!!
Magpie tendencies activated! 😁😁😁
Thank you so much I usually ask myself why they were so expensive, now I know.
Great info. Thank you..
Oh wow. Either way they are stunning 😲
unpopular opinion: I like the Czech better in general :-P. ? This was a great video, really informative and awesome to have the side by sides. You do lovely work and its so nice to see :)
You'll find some like-minded folks in the comments! Personally I typically wear non-Swarovski styles since I enjoy their more subtle sparkle!
Awesome!
very informative. thanks.
That's great! Thank you!
i've always adored Swarovski, i think the Czech version is very beautiful too, in a subtle way.
That necklace was beautiful
Ok I can absolutely see the difference w the 2 light blues. The one to my left has to be the Swarovski one. HUGE difference!
Please make an ASMR video about the clinking sound they make!!!!!
Nice
Swaovkis vs Cubic? what is the difference and durability
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You ought to see Swarovski Zirconia if you want your eyes knocked out. I have many rings fashioned in sterling silver and 10kt gold done with SZ. They are exquisite!
The difference is amazing! I was just wondering what exactly is a Swarovski crystal, as they're used in a lot of the pen kits I buy. So then, the difference is the cut. But the real difference is the depth of color and wow, that sparkle! ✨💎Thanks for the video :)
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You mentioned you buy vintage Swarovski stones. Why do you not buy new? Do they no longer make them or is it manufacturing process different?
A few reasons: 1. New stones are much more expensive than vintage ones, sometimes as much as triple the cost, so it's just cost prohibitive from a customer perspective and from an inventory perspective. 2. I really prefer to use vintage stones whenever possible since it's a much greener option, particularly as it means I'm not importing supplies from Europe but rather buying supplies that have already made their way to the US (the stones I buy are dead stock from mid century jewelry factories that are no longer in business). On occasion I have custom made pieces using new Swarovski stones for customers who have something very specific in mind, but that isn't typical.
First of all, you look so beautiful....secondly,may I know what metal Swarovski uses in its jewellery?....thank you.
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Which one has a cut closer to the historical stones would have had?
Standard! The sharp cuts really need machines to achieve that look. Historical facets are more similar to the less sharp versions.
This is FASCINATING! Can one buy new swarovski crystals or do they not make these styles anymore so you're limited to vintage?
Oh no, they make TONS of new stones! They are just very expensive and vintage ones are a better prices, so I only use vintage. I have custom ordered some modern colors and stones for people in the past who wanted something very specific.
And the difficulty is that they restrict the number of distributors. A lot of places that are selling Swarovski have had to buy retail because they can't become approved resellers, or buy the wholesale lots which are fixed in quantity by Swarovski. You can download their catalogues in pdf format from the Swarovski Professional website and they will quote the batch size for wholesale for each model they make, (and probably the prices too.) The current catalogues were issued in 2018. The range is extensive in their crystal range, but they have expanded their lines to include glass pearls, and high end cubic zirconia stones. Where I am, ebay is a quite a good source for their current range, and a few vintage lots appear once in a while.
Ohhhhhh so this is why my bb simons be bussin!
Swarovski haven't used lead in their glass since about 2005. I was just told this by their design department a few weeks ago.
I only use vintage stones
Does the gold foil rub off over time? Is there a sure fire way to tell a swarovski crystal if I find a used and dirty crystal necklace let's say.. How well do they clean up? And what type of cleaner should be used to get the crime off? Thank You..
The foil could probably rub off if its not taken care of properly. I would recommend reaching out to an antique jewelry restorer to ask about cleaning. I have no experience with that.
Here’s a sideways question. I know that 18th century and earlier gemstones were cut differently than they are today. Today the cuts are much more numerous and consequently newer stones have more sparkle to them than the 18th century and earlier ones. So if you’re doing an 18th-century earlier outfit might regular crystals re-create that subtly less sparkly effect better? As I say, it’s a sideways question.
Yes, the standard cut is definitely closer to the historical versions!
Dames a la Mode Ah ha! So my sideways brain still works at my advanced age. Hahaha.
@@DamesalaMode depends what you want them for though right? If you got a octagonal aquamarine necklace in swarovski it wouldn't look out of place with a 1930s inspired gown etc. You sometimes have a weird somewhat frosted looking cream colored stone. I don't know how else to describe it as I forget what you call it but tahts one of my favorites! Its not opal or anything like. It almost reminds me of lemonade even though its not really yellow lol? like a warm slightly frosted/cloudy stone?
@@caligulalonghbottom2629 She specifically asked about 18th century stones
Dames a la Mode She is actually a He. Yeah, I have one of those kind of names. Ha ha ha ha.
What's the difference between fire polish and regular crystals?
Fire polished stones are reheated after manufacturing to produce a softer edge to the facets which gives them a more subtle sparkle. As far as I know these are mostly used for beads so I haven't used them in my jewelry making, so I'm not entirely sure how the sparkle level compares to standard stones.
Do the crystals test as a diamond?? H heard they do.
They definitely do not
Do you have cabochon jewellery pieces
I have a few styles that use cabochon stones, but not as many as my faceted styles
Pekne toje
Forbidden lozenges.
I’m here from Bella hadid
So they not real crystal 🙈 that’s a bit misleading, the company should call them Swarovski Glass. Stop calling them crystals Swarovski 😂
If you add lead to glass, it's called crystal.
Glassworoski 😂 its not even crystal