SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS: To be classified a “crystal” there must be between 22-30% lead content. This is what gives crystals it’s highly refractive quality. Swarovski crystals contain 32% lead. Swarovski crystals are the finest crystal beads available and are manufactured by Daniel Swarovski of Austria. They are known around the world for their superior quality and brilliance. Many swarovski crystals come AB or Aurora Borealis. This means they have a pastel iridescent coating on one half of the bead. This helps the crystal reflect light and creates a beautiful shimmer of color in natural or artificial lighting.

CARE: Clean with mild soap and a cotton cloth. Rub gently, rinse with water, pat and air dry.

CZECH GLASS: Czech glass beads have been made for hundreds of years by Bohemian Czech glass bead makers. Czech fire polished beads are made by pressing glass in a mold, then roughly faceting the bead by hand or machine. The bead surface is then melted to fire polish it. This being done to give it a better luster. These are high quality glass beads and therefore are more expensive.

CARE: Clean with liquid soap and cloth. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Allow to air dry.

GEMSTONES: A precious or semiprecious stone that can be cut and polished for use as a gem. They are often used to make beautiful jewelry. I use various gemstones in my jewelry. Turquoise, Jade, Amazonite, Jasper, Tiger eye, Agate, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Garnet, Adventurine, Lapis, Moonstone, Onyx, etc. Your gemstones will need occasional attention to stay beautiful. DO not let them come in contact with household cleaners. Do not wear them in chlorine or salt water. Always remove your jewelry when you shower to avoid contact with cleaners or lotions.

CARE: Use a mild liquid soap, rub gently with cotton cloth, rinse with warm water and pat dry. Allow to air dry.