The Big 3 Brands of Crystal Beads

Crystal has nearly universal customer appeal. Give your audience the sparkle they crave with designs featuring shimmering beads and components from the big three crystal suppliers: Crystal Passions®, Preciosa and Celestial Crystal®. Not sure which one to design with? That's alright! Read on to discover the benefits of each brand.

Crystal Passions

Founded in 2008, Crystal Passions® crystals are made in Austria and internationally recognized for their delicate elegance, captivating sparkle and exceptional brilliance. Innovative techniques in the industry led to an expansive catalog of refined cuts, lively shapes and decadent colors that transform any design from subdued to spectacular. As Fire Mountain Gems and Beads' well-established brand of crystal beads, pearls, rhinestones and more, Crystal Passions is an industry leader in quality crystal components.

Whether you're adding new pieces to your jewelry lines or creating a gift for someone special, Crystal Passions has all your design needs covered. Their vast selection of sparkling components features a multitude of vivid colors and numerous finishes that fit any vibe you're going for, from minimalist sparkle to over-the-top glam. A trademark of weddings, awards shows and other formal events, Crystal Passions provides a timeless sparkle for heirloom-quality pieces.

Preciosa

Preciosa Czech crystal offers some of the finest crystal beads in the world. Their proud tradition of glassmaking can be traced back nearly five centuries to the Crystal Valley of Bohemia. Every component is carefully handcrafted using centuries-old techniques and locally sourced natural Bohemian sand that is notoriously rich in silica and silicon oxide.

As a world leader in machine-cut crystal components, Preciosa offers thousands of high-quality products in a vast array of cut, color and coating options. This means you'll be able to find the colors and sizes of crystal beads and rhinestones you need for all your projects. Preciosa crystals also offer the most amount of sparkle for your jewelry-making dollar. Our reasonable prices on Preciosa crystals can offer great relief in production costs.

Celestial Crystal

Known for its soft, understated elegance, Celestial Crystal is available in a vivid spectrum of dazzling shapes, colors, finishes and sizes that can expand your creative horizons and fulfill all your design inspirations. Celestial Crystal is available in a beautiful array of rich, deep colors with subtle tones. Each bead is expertly hand-faceted into the most requested, eye-catching shapes. Their stunning sparkle oozes sophistication without breaking the bank.

Celestial Crystal beads and pearls are loved for their versatility, color selection and understated refinement. The faceting on these crystal beads reflects lively highlights and the faux pearls are created with the elegant appearance of traditional pearls in mind. No matter what you choose to create, these crystals will envelop your creations in a heavenly glow.