Wholesale Rhinestone Jewelry

While researching wholesale rhinestone jewelry, a fascinating history came to light, one that is still very much in the making. Rhinestone (also called paste or diamante) is a substitute for diamonds which is made from rock crystal, glass or acrylic. Originally, these were rock crystals gathered from the Rhine River. In some European languages, the rhinestones are called Strass, after the jeweler who (around 1775) came up with the idea of imitating diamonds by coating the bottom of glass with a metal powder.

Typically, the crystal rhinestones have been used for making sparkling costumes, jewelry, or for decorating other clothing items. Lately, cell phones, fingernails, false eyelashes and other accessories have also been adorned by rhinestones. Wholesale rhinestone jewelry is popular with many jewelers and crafters. The best examples of the 'Flat Backs' are made by Swarovski out of lead crystal. Imagine a sapphire blue rhinestone jewelry set made from this quality lead crystal! The quality and brilliance of these rhinestones make them the choice brand of many jewelers and craftspeople. The most popular style is the Chaton Rose (round) cut. This cut is available in many stone sizes (ss), from less than a millimeter wide to stones which are as big as a dime.

In addition to various cuts and sizes, the rhinestones are presented in Hot Fix (HF) and No Hot Fix (NHF) versions. The HF type have a heat-sensitive glue applied to the stone's backing. Ordinary home irons can be used to affix the HF stones to cloth. Special tools may be required to apply the HF stones to other surfaces. The NHF stones can be applied with glue carefully by hand. The type of adhesive used will depend upon the surface to be adorned. Hand washing is recommended for rhinestone-decorated items, no matter which type of glue is used. Dry cleaning the item is not recommended.

Even wholesale rhinestone jewelry is available, along with a wide variety of other items and accessories. Inexpensive items, like rhinestone combs and tiaras for children's birthday party favors can be purchased, along with a great variety of decorated bags, wands, barettes, belts and other accessories. A more serious level of tiaras may also be purchased, with high quality rhinestones and higher prices for special birthdays, fashion shows or other significant occasions. There are custom rhinestone word pins and recognition gifts, as well as a myriad of other award gifts and fundraising items. Patriotic pins and various types of decorative fashion pins are other popular choices. Purses in sizes ranging from small change purses to full-sized handbags are also adorned with the glittering stones. For those interested in crafting their own jewelry, bags of glittering rhinestones in a multitude of colors and shapes is available from many makers of wholesale rhinestone jewelry. An Internet search will yield plenty of sources for these materials. Some sites even offer instructional articles for creating rhinestone products.

Vintage jewelry is sometimes laden with the sparkling rhinestones. One sapphire blue rhinestone jewelry set featured a somewhat star-shaped brooch with a large central chaton, surrounded by four marquise stones. All around were many Montana blue and Sapphire blue rhinestones. This elegant brooch certainly dispelled any doubts about the possibility of using rhinestones to create quality jewelry. The other part of this jewelry set was a pair of earrings with similar stones set in an attractive, leaflike fashion with matching stones. Another sapphire blue rhinestone jewelry set had a delicate look. This choker and earrings set was full of intricate layers and had a rich, multi-colored look. The choker is very different from what one might normally associate with a choker necklace. Delicate, round, scroll-like bunches of metal set with a variety of blue sapphire rhinestones are joined by long, ornately carved beads. This set is also completed by a pair of matching earrings. Both sets were reasonably priced, and a buyer could be fairly certain that he or she was purchasing an item which would not likely be duplicated elsewhere. This fact is certainly part of the appeal of acquiring these vintage pieces. However, the creation of rhinestone-studded jewelry is nowhere near finished. Modern examples of rhinestone jewelry sets are also available, featuring a crisp, clean look and the latest fashion colors. Leading manufacturers continue to develop new techniques to cut the rhinestones, aided by computer technology. An ever-increasing number of cutting surfaces yield unsurpassed sparkle to the rhinestones. New coatings offer increased brilliance and variety of style as well. One wonders at what type of improvements could be made upon any sapphire blue rhinestone jewelry set mentioned above, although it is fun to contemplate what future offerings will look like.

Apparently, there is no end to the fascination with sparkling jewels. Ever realize that even the foundations of the heavenly city is adorned with them? (See Revelation 21:19-21). The Bible notes, however, that there are several things that are more precious than sparkling gems: a wife of noble character and a person who gains wisdom. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace. (Proverbs 3:13-17) One would certainly trade in even the choicest gems for these treasures, which can be found in the Word of God, the Bible.

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