Comparing Swarovski and Preciosa Bicones

[@SynzTheHobbit]

Thank you for the comparisons, Jill. I now really hope the world stands by Preciosa and supports them. Like you stated, trying to take over an entire industry in so little time would be SO incredibly challenging. Bless them.

[@fuzzylop9164]

Presioca said they were stepping up their quality of their crystals. The ones I have gotten recently are very good. I really like them.

[@calzadaangelica7963]

Where can I purchase them ? ☹️

[@dianehoskins4498]

Jill 🦄I received my Bead on it Board today I love it 😍 I had a few for friends not nearly as pretty as yours 🦄 I make most of my bracelets mainly for the women going through chemotherapy . I try to go at least once a month. I’ve been in their shoes twice. No boobs they are over rated I have to think of it like that. Anyway just to see their faces when I pass them out . I don’t charge them it’s just worth it to see their smiles. Just wanted to say thank you for my board Diane

[@Mark_R_Tho]

Swarovski is still actively being sold, even to those who didn’t sign the brand control agreement. The big distributors like Dreamtime, Bluestreak, Crystal Idea, etc. are ALL selling Swarovski, just repackaged and under a new name (Dreamtime, Serinity, Primero). It’s insane that people aren’t catching on, still but they aren’t!!!🤦🏽‍♂️

[@daniellemisin4049]

I totally agree with you on the purple velvet Swarovski, I love anything purple but they were almost too dark, too close to black!

[@sharonperry7085]

Oh, Jill! Thank you so so so much! This was so helpful and informative. I am especially excited that you will be carrying the pearls! Even before we heard the news that Swarovski was quitting us, I had been slowly transferring over to Preciosa pearls because they are so much better. I have been looking for someone in the US that will be carrying these. I believe I found her!💞

[@allisonbullock8739]

Thank you! Hope you're all well over there. I've started using them here in Australia and yes, so far I'm pleasantly surprised. If they stick with us, I'll certainly stick with them. Oh! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

[@wendybond4296]

So nice to have you back on YT! Thanks for the updates.

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

More to come!

[@jaynestephens7234]

I have been using precious seed beads for a while. I love the consistency in size the comparison in price I'd large and you get .ore in a packet for your money. I welcome there bicone range but I have been using Austrian crystals that are very pretty seem to have more shine but that could be my old eyes lol. Looking forward to there line in pearls too.

[@martinswells1987]

Hello Jayne, how are you doing where are you from?

[@carlab335]

Crystal honey is Preciosa's answer to Swarovski's Golden Shadow. Preciosa also has another deeper amber shade which I don't have right now. Neither are close enough to Golden Shadow to be substituted. Oh well.

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

It's definitely going to be an adjustment to get used to new colors.

[@sharonopstbaum1023]

Thanks Jill! You calmed a lot of nerves with this comparison. Cheers to Preciosa - enjoy your new influx of business and don’t blow this incredible opportunity!

[@caroldaviesaquariumkeeping465]

So glad there is something so close to the "S". Thank you for this video.

[@TheKoolbraider]

I was floored by the Swarovski problem. But I have a few Preciosa crystals and really like them. Very happy that there will be pearls as I use quite a few colors.

[@judyd.3421]

Hi there, Jill, I'm glad you did this comparison video, I feel a lot more calm now!

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

I'm so glad!

[@nancywilliams6447]

Thanks for all your videos with explanations. They are a great help!

[@loramarshall3517]

Thank you for the comparison video. It's good to see you back!

[@wendymoyer782]

Love that crystal honey colour!

[@cathryncampbell8555]

Thank you for a fascinating comparison, Jill. Question: WHY did Swarovski abandon the crafting market? Were they not making enough money from it? Were the orders too small?

[@paillette2010]

You can really see the size and color difference in the tanzanite, but for now it works. I wonder about Chinese crystal. The Czechs do a great job. Thank you so much!!

[@wendyannh]

Some Chinese crystal is really spectacular, actually, but far from all.

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

There are varied quality of crystals coming out of China. Some are wonderful. Some are fine. Some are wonky. I'm working on finding the best vendors.

[@paillette2010]

@@JillWisemanDesigns 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@elssygomezruiz4475]

¡ QUE GUAPÍSIMA...a los tiempos te veo, te has cortado el cabello , te queda que ni soñado, muy lindo, un abrazo 🤗 😘

[@monikasturm2575]

The preciosa did look a bit more sparkly which is what I go for when using crystal bicones.

[@martinswells1987]

Hello Monika, how are you doing where are you from?

[@patriciacartwright300]

Thanks for the info ❤️I also like to know about the bracelet that you are wearing do you have a video 🤔

[@martinswells1987]

Hello Patricia, how are you doing where are you from?

[@eponymousIme]

Thanks, Jill. This was really helpful -- and a comfort. I hope Preciosa keeps investing in improvements, is wildly successful, and overtakes Swarovski as *the* name in high-end and luxury crystals. I am really hoping their glass pearls are fabulous and they produce all the different shapes: coin, blister, rice, potato, etc.

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

I hope so too!

[@angelapa9513]

Thank you Jill ❤️Happy New Year ⭐️

[@carolkittson2103]

Thanks for the detailed comparison Jill. It was very informative!

[@sandramagill3877]

Have always loved Preciosa vs Swarovski. Less expensive but lots of sparkle.

[@redneckgirl3326]

Same

[@nancyclegg3554]

Thanks Jill. Luckily I have a ton of Swarovski in my stash. I appreciate your sharing your expertise and experience. Makes me feel better about the presiosa

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Andrea-dx3fz]

it is a pity that swarovski leaves loyal customers hanging like this and says they can do without us. i hope preciosa does not do this to us, thank you jill for your info and experience.

[@llamothe]

Hi Jill, thank you for this comparison. We can always count on you for advice. Do you know how Czech Preciosa and Czech Fire Polish compare?

[@paillette2010]

Fire polish is a soft finish, not a cut crystal, and usually is glass.

[@llamothe]

@@paillette2010 thank you so much!

[@pattyspring4410]

So is Swarovski now done sending to shops as of today's date 2/15/22? I'm just wondering how fast I should buy any more of them.

[@walihammad1691]

How to buy bicone beads from both company in bulk?

[@CC-wn1tc]

I really don't see much difference between preciosa crystals and swarovski, thanks for your comparison! My favorite preciosa has always been the matte colors, something I don't think swarovski offered. But I could be wrong on that. Great video, thanks!

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

You're right - matte Swarovski would have been an effect done by another company after it left Swarovski (and I don't recall anyone doing that for sale.) So the mattes are a nice addition!

[@glorioneill1799]

Interesting...i was just shopping for more beads and noticed the preciosas... beautiful i loved the swarovski too. FYI..... think i just witnessed you swapping the beads when you put em on the needles to compare edging...blue..

[@111bexstar]

They don't feel any thing like the swarovski in my opinion, i bought some preciosa recently and they are no where near identical and i found them to be rougher feeling no where near so smooth and not quite the same lustre , i find them very easy to tell apart .and not too keen on them to be honest .

[@cypherknot]

Maybe you'd prefer Chinese crystals instead? The price on any remaining Swarovski stock is going to go way up, already many colors and shapes are no longer available.

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

You may have older Preciosa stock too. Like I mentioned in the video, when I tried them out years ago, I definitely felt a difference. But their production capabilities have improved over time, which means the beads have also (and will continue to do so.)

[@111bexstar]

@@JillWisemanDesigns yes indeed , may be they had older stock and that is why , I sure will miss my Swarovski , but hopefully I will get some of their new stock and they will be better , and No , I find chinese crystals cut my threads and the sizes are un even . I love the way the Swarovski crystals feel on your skin , I will be very happy if I find the new preciossa beads as smooth to the touch as my Swarovski x P.S. the Diamond dome bracelet is still my favourite , I love that pattern and have made it in a few colours now ,I replaced the size 6 seed bead in the middle of the dome for a 3mm swarovski and it worked really well , thanks for all your tutorials they have helped me become a better beader , much love from the U.K and Happy new year x

[@111bexstar]

@@cypherknot no I don’t like the Chinese beads 🥲 I love my Swarovski 💜 hope next time I order preciosa they give me new stock and not old stock 👌may be this is why mine didn’t seem as good as the ones Jill got .

[@debjohnson240]

I just purchased preciosa crystals at my local bead shop. The only thing that I have noticed is that the Swarovski crystals have a deeper saturated color. I also find the size is a little different in the two. The new preciosa I purchased have a nice sparkle to them. I hope that preciosa can match the sizes, but will have to adjust pattern to work.

[@jodiz5901]

Well, that explains why I couldn't find any Swarovski beads at Hobby Lobby and JoAnns yesterday! Thank you for the comparison.

[@llamothe]

Thank you Jill for the Swarovski/Preciosa comparison. Do you lnow how Czech Preciosa and Czech Fire Polish compare?

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

Basically all fire polish are the same quality. Doesn't matter if they're Preciosa brand or not if they come from the Czech Republic.

[@llamothe]

Thank you so much Jill!

[@Dreadnought242]

Thank you for this! I'm figuring that with the move and COVID and everything else going on, it just got lost in the shuffle. I am curious - you mentioned you were working on something, but at the time of the filling, it was still in the works. What was it? Can you share yet?

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

Well, I have two irons in the fire - one regarding Czech crystal and another regarding Chinese. The Czech crystal one will require a visit there, and that keeps getting pushed back (thanks, Covid.) The Chinese one I just haven't prioritized to chase down yet. :-)

[@jusuiselisabeth]

@@JillWisemanDesigns thanks for keeping us updated. Happy New Year and New Beginnings Everyone

[@karenthomas2302]

Only think that has really upset me, I always chose prec, the swark was $2.50 for a small bag of 44 and pres was $1.50 for 44 bicone’s as soon as swark said the public demands ends pres jacked up their prices. And swark at some places even double their prices for the small amount they had left. I was angry because of this. Are they both beautiful beads yes, but I can do without their all of a sudden greed at places that sell them. So I haven’t bought any for almost a yr. sad places are like this. But I never seen a difference in either of the 2. Tfs hugs

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

Actually, neither Swarovski nor Preciosa increased prices. The people who are SELLING those brands are the ones increasing the prices. Don't blame the brand. Blame the bead stores.

[@karenthomas2302]

@@JillWisemanDesigns haha I thought i said that, no I don’t blame the makers only these stores. It’s angering. Their greed I pray some day will catch up with them. But I’m just one person, and I’m not one to hurry up and buy “the best” heck I’m happy to have a low grade bicone as long as the piece I’m working one turns out beautiful. That’s us all that matters to me. 😊 sorry about he confusion. Stores, not the distributors. Tfs hugs

[@karenforrer5884]

Why not measure those first two capri blues that you dropped?

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

Because I didn't think of it at the time.

[@martinswells1987]

Hello Karen, how are you doing where are you from?

[@secondaccount1688]

Yay! A new video!

[@loriewelker4170]

love the necklace you are wearing in this video

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

Thank you! That was from my carrier bead necklace kit from 2017 or so.

[@idblackshear]

What is the price point on Preciosa vs Swarovski?

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

Preciosa is mostly a little less than Swarovski, but for some coatings a bit more. Example: in a plain color (like amethyst, emerald, etc.) we currently sell them at 50 cents per package less than the Swarovski.

[@jamiecee4960]

I don't see much difference in them. But that's sad they are not selling them now. I have a few different Bicones. Specially the AB ones. So shiny. Probably because of the Pandemic. But I've been seeing them advertise them on TV.

[@galeem713]

Are they still lead free? They were the last to go lead free, I just want to make sure.

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

Yes. There's no reason they would go back to using lead.

[@cypherknot]

I'd rather Czech than Chinese, and I am happy with Preciosa quality.

[@marypeal7237]

Check your video again. I think you may have switched the blue piles when you picked them up on the needles. Anyway. I noticed that. Just say'n but I don't think it will make that big a difference for me, an average beader, but making up kits is another thing. I understand that.

[@elainenunes7955]

I didn't buy Swarovski because it was too expensive. Precious is also expensive so the only time I buy it is for something I need to make. Hobby Lobby and Michael's , who by the way are carrying Preciousa, and I think they are changing their supply and will be carrying only Preciousa, is where I buy my beads. I'll will find a brand I can afford. Thank you for your information it was helpful.

[@MarthaHW]

Yay, was just wondering about this!

[@samanthanicholson9015]

the preciosa looks less shiny and smaller, it affects size of project. we can see color more, colors are close.

[@guytiips3906]

For me, Both beautiful l can not compare..!!

[@blancairisperez13]

Hago prendas también.

[@dianebeaumier1419]

GThe thing you forgot to tell: Swarovski are allergic to sun and water but not Preciosa. I wrote to the company and they told me that the bicones are rinse in water before being selling.

[@blancairisperez13]

Hola no hablo ingles pero me gustas lo que haces.

[@sabinerahbek8640]

Such an amazing video to calm all of us ''beaders'' down, and I loooove that you have such an amazing collection to choose from on your website.

[@janecannell3320]

Would like her to get to the point more quickly

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

That's what fast forward is for.