Up Close : Preciosa v Swarovski Crystal Comparison

[@arcadiaalvarado4264]

I have Swarovski and yes u can tell quality is better it has so many cuts to catch the shine from the crystal but preciosa is good as well and cheaper people are so stuck with Swarovski give preciosa a chance they won’t sabotage business 😌

[@mayakoakimono2817]

I totally agree and thank you for this comment because why are we so hung on a company who literally just showed us that we don't matter? When you put these on nails, clothing, shoes, ect im sure nobody is going to look at it and go "those are not swarovski!!"

[@amanmateen6598]

Preciosa is already a Master in Crystal Industry and Preciosa History is longer then Swarovski

[@standing-w-Palestinians]

That part I am aghast at Swarovski discounted lines! As a nail vendor I needed them glad to see another alternative to try! Hopefully they will last and shine brilliantly!

[@ladystarart888]

Where do i buy precisa ?

[@NatalieG427]

@@amanmateen6598 No, Preciosa’s history is NOT longer than Swarovski. They were founded on April 10, 1948. Swarovski was already marketing their crystals in the 1920’s. Please do your research before you reply & don’t make things up as you go along. 🙄

[@rmac8737]

I'm going to switch to Preciosa. I just feel that their is no loyalty now with Swarovski, hopefully by investing in preciosa, they will thrive as a business and in time improve their lines to the point where they're quality and variety is better than Swarovski.

[@fionaeastmond]

Preciosa have always had great products. you know what? I prefer them. Personally I will never even *want* Swarovski after what they’ve done to small businesses like this, in a year like this. How DARE they. Preciosa are fabulous: let’s get behind them and Bluestreak and all the other businesses xxx

[@lilbabyspookybatz9189]

I was thinking the same thing! Unbelievably sad 😢

[@annas-g166]

The way I see it is it's Swarovskis loss and Precioses gain. I've already made the switch and started buying Precosia crystals from Blue Streak Crystals and I've not been disappointed. Precosia are just getting better all the time and I'm happy with the switch 😊

[@Persephone_99_]

Hey I have to decide between them for a dress, what did swarovski ? Would be glad to know

[@tatjanaserr4060]

What happened?

[@SadaeaJones]

@@Persephone_99_ They have decided to revamp everything and are no longer offering the same lines that they used to

[@Tiggergrad05]

I just received my order and side by side they are just as sparkly! It was really hard to see the difference in person. I can understand why Swarovski did what they did but us ladies have to find our bling from another company that understands us and our clients

[@kns5700]

Do they think we cheapen their brand or something?

[@amg73807]

@@kns5700 there was a statement from their CEO that “Swarovski crystals on a 10-euro T-shirt don't add to our profitability and hurt our brand image" so I would say that yeah, they think we cheapen their brand

[@pinkkitten_nails]

After seeing the numerous racist things they have done to multiple races yeah they do not see us artist. That's the big thing right there. We make their brand cheap? I don't think so profit is profit why do you care. And as far as them wanting to sell more jewelry that's just greed and a crystal will never be a diamond no matter how much they charge for that s#!#. It was wrong what they did us.

[@UnderTheMillkyWay]

@@amg73807 I wouldn't take that to mean the person. I would take it to mean that since Swarovski wants to keep its brand luxury which is fine other than they've been selling these types of crystals for decades in stores like Roses, Kmart, Joanne, Walmart etc here in the USA for decades so it's kinda late for them to want to change it to now make it more luxury. I did read that they will continue to sell to companies but they will not be allowed to say that are Swarovski on the label so I don't know what that will do to companies that use their crystals for their clothing lines like Victoria's Secret or even dance and sports clothing.

[@BillizMuzic]

What did they do??

[@jjeessz]

Swarovski just catches so much more light and has way more facets, when it’s on shoes or clothes it’s like little beautiful lights. Yes, the Preciosa is good, but it’s not on the same level as Swarovski. At least it’s better than the plastic gems!

[@NotJWest]

Yes! Especially with the AB stones!

[@sunnysmiles1]

What about Serenity. They are the next best thing

[@SM-bv7wh]

Is it just me or is Swarovski backs darker? To me that was the biggest difference I noticed and made the crystals seem darker overall. They’re both beautiful though. I would need to compare in person to decide which I prefer.

[@ari-up4xv]

i have both in person and u can barely tell a difference between the two and yes the only major difference is the backs of them swarovskis backs r darker then preciosas crystals

[@funmiporter6542]

@@ari-up4xv since you have both, which one lasts longer?

[@beckypetersen2680]

Fist time here, and yes, to me, the backs seem darker. It does make for an overall difference, but if they were both the same color, I'd have a hard time telling the difference. I'm no professional when i comes to these types of things, but if the backs were all the same, I'm sure I couldn't tell the difference - or at least I wouldn't be sure which is which. If Swarovski doesn't care about the little crafter person, I'm not sure why I should feel any sort of loyalty to using them. I'll look into other brands from the get-go.

[@parisIsBelle4]

I’ve actually used both on a set and preciosa actually kept its shine better than Swarovski

[@melaninduh7962]

Thanks For This

[@boss86lady]

Thank you girlie

[@ladystarart888]

Thank god f u swarovski right😁👋🏻

[@lisamarieroserobin]

I feel like the cut of the crystal Swarovski is far better... Sooo disappointed.. the other just doesn't catch the light like Swarovski does.

[@mandyajel]

But if it’s the only Crystal you can get, it maybe worth the switch.

[@crystalwilliams7226]

You’re just used to Swarovski. Preciosa is so gorgeous and way shinier than I expected

[@debraannlaprade6459]

My Mom has some older Swarvoski Necklaces and they are SOOOOO much better than today's Swarvoski. I go to Antique Shops now and buy Swarvoski Vintage usually at a good price.

[@swaggytags]

Me too! 🥰

[@holliejane3605]

I think that’s a damn good duplicate

[@jennielilley1067]

the swarovski will look more blingy, they use a darker silver backing paint,,, paint the preciosa with the exact same colour and the only difference will be the price and I know which I'd rather pay for, I don't buy stuff just for the name on it.

[@jjeessz]

It’s not just the backing, it’s the cuts within the crystal that really catch the light and make it sparkle. If it was that easy everyone would be making them. Swarovski is just unmatched.

[@Booker596]

I can already see the difference in the ab's 😔 swarovski seem to be the only ones that can do it without that green tinge. Im going to get some preciosa to compare in person tho.

[@Booker596]

Preciosa ABs are going to be the best ABs when compared to everything else on the market, but they definitely dont compare to swarovski! The cut and facets are cheap. The flat top is unappealing. And the green tinge IS there, tho not as bad as other ABs on the market. Im hoping in the next 12 months someone else cuts into the market and sees the opening there to be had, becuase what we currently have when you take swarovski away just doesnt cut it! 😔

[@Faux.P]

I hate the green tinge too... uhhh. So disappointing.

[@ASUSENAGAVINO28]

buy pink AB crystals

[@swaggytags]

Agree. Hobby lobby has now replaced swarovski with preciosa and they look ugly to me in person. I was hopeful but they look nothing alike to someone who sees the small details!

[@karenneill9109]

I prefer the preciosa- they have more depth, but a bit less sparkle. How l like my friends, too... 😁

[@SadaeaJones]

😂🤣😂

[@UnderTheMillkyWay]

Lmao. Same!

[@80sbabimagicgrateful]

I feel so ashamed lbs! I was today years old when I've found out about Preciosa 🤦🏽‍♀️ they are just as gorgeous as Swarovski. I can't wait to try them out, I'm too excited! ☺️

[@helenpham6152]

Agree that Swarovski’s cut is better & color is sharper. But Preciosa is quite close in comparison. A gd substitute and give them a chance to improve.. I heard there’s another called Krarovski. Might be gd to look into this too. Nothing is constant in this world esp nowadays. Only change is constant so we hv to adept & move on.

[@TCRASPBERRY58]

Nothing will ever compare to Swarovski. But I think that after all of this hoopla, even if they went back to selling openly, they lost loyal fans.

[@SadaeaJones]

I agree

[@amg73807]

Yes. The CEO's comment about the "10 euro shirt cheapens our brand" is just a slap in the face. The whole rollout of this new policy is just so staggeringly incompetent and unprofessional. There are a lot more DIY crafters out there than there are the 1% that they apparently only want to sell to.

[@representing50plus]

I'm a newbie to this so I'm going by your opinions. Its hard for me to tell that much of a difference in the video. I made some rhinestone tumbler cups for myself and xmas gifts and I used the Jolin rhinestones from Amazon. Everyone loved them but now I need to try these stones.

[@SM-bv7wh]

Omg I got some jollin ones too! They’re very pretty for how inexpensive they are

[@jazmeah]

Czech makes the best crystals even bohemian crystals are nice

[@memybrokebestfriends1623]

Where can find those?

[@jazmeah]

@@memybrokebestfriends1623 I google and buy from different stores on google

[@genahebert4]

I just wish preciosa didn’t have the big dot in middle? And they pull more yellow/green in the ab..but they both shine brilliantly

[@mmespaillat]

Swarovski seems darker than Preciosa!

[@TysShoeDesign]

My personal opinion, I find Preciosa to be a bit overrated. I've worked with high grade glass crystals that are just as pretty as the Preciosa crystals. I really hope I did not offend anyone, just my opinion.

[@MNIU_]

I use Ali express bc I can’t bear to pay that much money on something that will end up in the trash … but I have seen Swarovski or what may have been up close on someone as I noticed their bling caught the light very nicely .. I also hate AB it looks like little eyes staring at you 😅

[@TysShoeDesign]

@@MNIU_ 😂 I've used glass crystals for years now on most projects and had no complaints at all from customers. I do use Austrian and European crystals on higher end designer shoes. I had chance to still work with Swarovski. Their work agreement/contract was so one-sided so, I declined the offer. I understand that they have to protect their brand. There are a lot of folks selling very cheap crystals using their name and fooling a lot of people. Just think they could of maybe handled the restructuring a whole lot better. 😕

[@charley408]

OMGOODNESS! I am like my kitty cats! I'm drooling, I had to go get my Swarovskis to hold while watching this!

[@jodyashton8854]

Preciosa is ok. It will never be Swarovski though.

[@Mark_R_Tho]

Looks like we may all have to adjust😢😢😢😢

[@jodyashton8854]

@@Mark_R_Tho or bail completely.

[@MsNikkiCrucio]

Your comment summed it all up! I use these for nails and Swarovski is the only way to go!

[@briansandoval9295]

If I buy them on Amazon, they shine the same?

[@debbiepotter3312]

Well it’s not the same but it will have to do. Now I will just charge a little less and who knows maybe I will sell more?

[@rileyemjordan]

This video really helped me decide what I'm going to order from you. Thanks!

[@BluestreakCrystals]

Hi, We are glad we could help 🙂💖💎💎💎 Bluestreak x

[@blinksbill1138]

That is pretty close, but it’s also not much cheaper. It adds up though. And at this point I would love to try more than one type of crystal, I collect Swarovski

[@SadaeaJones]

Me too I looove Swarovski

[@happygirl789456123]

I bought preciosa crystals and you can definitely tell the difference in person. Swarovski looks way better, shines better and has an overall better look due to the cuts the crystals have . Preciosa is okay 6-7/10 but if Swarovski crystals were not going out of stock I wouldn’t buy preciosa. I recommend buying as much Swarovski as you can now before it’s too late. Preciosa reminds me of plastic crystals and tbh there are some high quality plastic crystals that I’d prefer over preciosa crystals 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@swaggytags]

I agree. After seeing preciosa in person they look very similar to the less expensive glass rhinestones. Nothing is like Swarovski and those bashing them having looked all the way into it. They are backing out because of the huge knockoff market from China. Now with so many cheap options with the same "look", and people using the swarovski name and selling fakes, it caused a huge disruption in profits over the years. As well as brand image issues because of that...yes it hurts for a small biz who used them and was loyal etc. But people also have to look at the bigger picture too on what really happened. They are huge...but a big business is never to big to fail in a product. They've chosen to back down from this line of items. Sad but facts! But long story short yes I agree preciosa does not look like swarovski in person.

[@ratansolanki1144]

What is the price of 1 pouch in indian rupee ? Please reply me

[@unicornkitteh5332]

Yassss!!!! This is the video I asked for a couple months ago!!! And now we really need it since Swarovski will be discontinued 😭

[@mayarich]

Really? 😳 ... When will Swarovski be discontinued ? And where did you hear that from?

[@unicornkitteh5332]

@@mayarich ugh! I just typed out a super detailed reply and it disappeared 😭 let's try again... This has been a hot topic in the nail industry since around September. But I should clarify, Swarovski as a brand isn't being discontinued. They want to make their line more "exclusive" by restricting who is allowed to resell it, who is allowed to buy it, & how they're allowed to use it beginning Oct 2021. Most crystals have already stopped production, currently being sold as "end of line". Once they're gone, they're gone. They will continue to be phased out between now & Oct. Bluestreak Crystals has details on their website. They'll still be selling them after Oct, but customers who want to buy need to fill out an application, to be approved by Swarovski, and you have to sign a contract agreeing that you won't be using their brand in finished products (basically, nail techs cant use it to embellish nails to their customers, jewelry makers cant make Swarovski bracelets & sell them, etc...). Im not really sure what IS allowed after Oct. They're completely discontinuing Swarovski components for nails, DIY, etc all together. So im honestly confused what their line will look like going forward... You can Google it and find tons of articles about it, and/or read details on Bluestreak Crystals website, here: www.bluestreakcrystals.com/pages/b2b-customer-request-for-swarovski-crystals

[@mscaramelious]

Can you use a Hot fix tool on these stones?

[@NatalieG427]

Comparison only in flat backs? It would have been clearer If you had one large stone of each to really see the difference. Also much sparkle is lost on film, I think vs seeing them in real life, up close.

[@nellylat]

Tenia un gran proyecto para hacer inolvidable con sarowsky y con tantos peros no mas...claro que le dare oportunidad a preciosa 😊

[@AbdullahDhareeja]

Price plz one pack

[@classyc11]

in cheap rhinestone YHB is best. best glue and best shine

[@shelhoyt]

I will buy as much Swarovski as I can then switch to preciosa

[@abuzarsk6362]

Hai kya aap diamond sale karti hai please reply chipkane ke liye dress

[@estherlamothe526]

The new cut 2088 definitely uncomparable. 2058 blend right in with even certain glass rhinestones

[@SadaeaJones]

I was wondering about these. I have not tried and now my main supplier is switching over.

[@concepciongarcia9876]

Donde lo puedo comprar ?

[@NatalieG427]

For the FULL history of Swarovski, please refer to the video, “ The Rise & Fall of Swarovski “. Which is misleading as Swarovski has NOT fallen as of yet. You only need to look at some in the Sunlight to see exactly WHY it is the crystal of choice for so many around the world.

[@javiergm1034]

hi how could i buy these products? Do you have website? I am from mexico

[@MGScoture1997]

Where you can order this kind of crystals!😍😍

[@BluestreakCrystals]

Hi, All these crystals can be ordered via out website www.bluestreakcrystals.com Bluestreak x

[@Harvey2x]

What website you guys get your stones at

[@BluestreakCrystals]

Hi, All our set stones are available to purchase via our website, we have a range of Serinity and Preciosa www.bluestreakcrystals.com/pages/search-results-page?q=set+stones Bluestreak x

[@mujahidazaam1917]

Or plezz tell me how i can buy swarovski crystals in pakistan cash on delivery ....??reply me please

[@BluestreakCrystals]

Hello, Crystals can be purchased via our website www.bluestreakcrystals.co.uk/ Bluestreak x

[@ladystarart888]

Where do i buy this preciosa crystals?

[@BluestreakCrystals]

Hi, You are able to purchase these on our website using the link below www.bluestreakcrystals.com/collections/preciosa-flatback-crystals-non-hotfix Bluestreak x

[@BluestreakCrystals]

Hi, You are able to purchase these on our website using the link below www.bluestreakcrystals.com/collections/preciosa-flatback-crystals-non-hotfix Bluestreak x

[@shroudgengar5]

Do you ship to Canada been looking for a reliable preciosa dealer

[@BluestreakCrystals]

Hello, Yes we ship worldwide Bluestreak x

[@galeem713]

Swarovski is like a Dior gown. Preciosa is the Walmart version... a bit too shiny and the colours too vivid. But if you can’t get Dior anymore, you just have to get the Walmart version

[@tatjanaserr4060]

What happened?

[@galeem713]

@@tatjanaserr4060 Swarovski is no longer making crystals for us

[@brendam4607]

Im not mad abt preciosa diamonds. They better than the fake glass ones they sell at amazon.

[@el_bee4645]

Preciosa is ok but Swarovski is a BOMB. they have to change their mind about the new policy, really. Preciosa is nice for nails and some crafts but for some serious art work, there is only one way. Swarovski!

[@valeriealexander4145]

I will be ordering preciosa thanks for this very detailed video

[@nailsbyana.carolina]

Why does shipping to Spain have to be so expensive 😅

[@jenreu]

Haha not only to spain 😜😜 . plus the tax when it arrives.. i gave up and didn't order.

[@mujahidazaam1917]

I want to buy swarovski crystals for clothes in pakistan....can u deliver me swarovski crystals in pakistan....

[@michelleheath]

Their both pretty, but, Swarovski are definitely better!

[@BluestreakCrystals]

✨💎

[@snakehandler87]

I think the preciousa is better. Smaller facets makes it look less cheap

[@erihead21]

I’m sad 😢 I don’t like preciosa

[@JohnC-kc5uh]

Both are good there's no winner in my book

[@TwistedQuestionMark]

New article about Swarovski: www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9067891/amp/Swarovski-family-war-future-crystal-empire-amid-falling-profits.html

[@NatalieG427]

That was already mentioned in the History of Swarovski video on KZbin. The Pandemic was mostly to blame. Secondly, if you notice, they said the competition was in China. They also have very good crystals in some Egyptian company, that is also considered their competitor. No where does it mention Czech crystal as a worthy competitor. I make that point for what it’s worth. Yes, I am partly Czech, my Great Grandparents came to the US from Prague.

[@garcia207]

You can’t buy Swarovski beads anymore.

[@BluestreakCrystals]

Hi Jennifer, Swarovski Beads are still avaliable to buy on our website however you do have to apply to become a approved customer www.bluestreakcrystals.com/pages/swarovski-crystals# we do have an alternative to Swarovski called Serinity Crystals which is of the excat same standard and quality also made in Austria, you wont be able to tell the diffrence www.bluestreakcrystals.com/collections/serinity-bicone-beads Bluestreak x

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Stop calling is crystal as its man made glass not natural crystal from the earth and ground. Let’s make that crystal clear 😂

[@ilikealotofthings731]

Everybody who buys rhinestones knows that. Don't be dense.

[@GoodlalyOficial]

I dont like the arrogance from the CEO of Swarovski.

[@fionathompson408]

Read this about the history of Preciosa .... very disturbing! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preciosa_(corporation)

[@gmarie3053]

The more you know...

[@gloriajackson2843]

Wow 😢

[@javiergm1034]

hi how could i buy these products? Do you have website? I am from mexico