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Introduction and a couple of questions

Hi, It has been a couple of years I think since I posted here so I'll reintroduce myself...I'm an elementary teacher from California and I love to knit and do bead and wirework. A few years ago I got really bad joint pain and couldn't use my fingers very well and had to stop everything, then it gradually got better and I've been doing small things. I also love gems and minerals (I attend our local gem club meetings which have an incredible mix of people and are a great resource-a few local geology professors, jewelry store owners, jewelry designers and makers, plus lots of rock hounds) In 2001 I got my Graduate Diamonds Diploma from the GIA which was fascinating-I can grade diamonds although I only use it for myself-I'm still teaching. My questions are: do you like Swarovski beads? If so, which styles, sizes and colors do you like best (if money were no object?!) I'm thinking of making gifts (mostly bracelets and lanyards) for staff and don't know if I should use Swarovski, if people like the beads or not (I'm not wild about them but they seem really really popular) Thanks, Lisa

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Islands
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Welcome back Lisa, glad to hear you are doing better. I have been a bit missing in action for a few months myself. Seems life just gets in the way sometimes :). Anyway, here is my opinion on the S. Crystals - people love them and this season is the season of shimmery fabrics, so designs with that "bling" quality are really popular. I especially like adding one larger Crystal to a beaded design, instead of a bunch of smaller crystals - but that is just a matter of taste. It all depends on what your vision is for a certain peice. So that is my two cents :). Denise Glitzy Glass Studio

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Glitzy Glass

I am not sure if this really answers your question, but I belong to a buying group that buys almost $50k worth of S crystals a year at wholesale. I think that is an indication of their popularity.

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advine

If it's a choice between Swarovski and Czech, it might be worthwhile to keep this in mind--Czech crystals will scratch over time and lose their luster. Swarovskis are harder and less prone to scratching. I think this is especially important if you are making bracelets and lanyards, since these pieces will come in contact with desks and office equipment.

I see the Swarovski dealers at shows doing extraordinarily well, and I use them myself to add a little kick to my lampwork.

Hope this helps,

Nolly

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ngelsinger

they are a very popular bead thats for sure enjoy them they are a vuale you put in every piece of jewelry you do!

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Vicky

value sorry typo V

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Vicky

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