Swarovski Crystal Beads and Pendants

Swarovski crystal contains approximately 32% lead to maximize refraction. In order to create a crystal that allows light to refract in a rainbow spectrum, Swarovski coats some of its crystals with special metallic chemical coatings. Aurora Borealis, or "AB", is one of the most popular coatings, and gives the surface a rainbow oil slick appearance. Other coatings include Crystal Transmission, Volcano, Aurum, and Dorado. Coatings are applied to 50% of an object, however some are coated two times, and thus are designated AB 2X, Dorado 2X etc.

We have hundreds of colors, shapes and sizes of Swarovski crystal beads, pendants and related products at BeadCache...and we are expanding to the latest colors, shapes and sizes all the time. Our crystals may be purchased by the piece or in bulk.