September 8th, 2010
They are not cheap but they are exquisite. New on the jewellery design table at Bluestreak Beads are these gorgeous Swarovski Crystal rings.
Swarovski Fancy Ring
We like to use them as connectors in necklace stringing or as a the basis for a stunning long drop earring. So if you feel like splashing out on something really special try these swarovski rings in Crystal copper and plain crystal.
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December 10th, 2009
This really is a BIG bead, well more of a pendant really. . . . . .It is the stunning Swarovski Crystal heart in glorious Red Magma. It is a big item, 40mm across, perfect as a knock out pendant.
Red Magma swarovski Crystal Heart
We have hung it using a solid STS silver bail, designed specifically for swarovski pendants.
If you prefer someything a bit more discreet we have the entire range of Swarovski crystal hearts in stock from 10mm up.
Heart with silver bail
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December 6th, 2009
To add a drop of glittery glamour to your decorations splash out on some Swarovski Crystal Christmassy pendants.
Swarovski Snowflake
The snowflake pendant pictured comes in three sizes and we also stock it in plain crystal in the 20mm size.
Hang them from candlesticks to add class and sparkle to your Christmas table.
The smaller sizes are great for jewellery making. Pop a pair of festive handmade earrings in a someones stocking.
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November 28th, 2009
Stocking Fillers……we all love the feel of a crackly stocking on Christmas morning. Adda bit of glitz and glam to the ones you are filling by popping in some sparkly crystal earrings. You can make them for very little money with swarovski crystal pendants and some simple earwires.
swarovski crystal Butterfly Beads
Try these Swarovski butterflies from around 45 pence each. Use just one for a delicate pendant or a phone charm.
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November 9th, 2009
The very stunning and sparkly Galactic Pendant……..in gorgeously rich Red magma, one of Swarovski’s newest colours, is now available on the site.
Red Magma Galactic Pendant
Hang it on a vintage style chain or thread a piece of suede thong through it. Add more crystals and create a cluster necklace. Making beautiful Jewellery with this lovely crystal is a piece of cake.
If you prefer your Swarovski pendants in other colours there are plenty available including clear, silver shade & golden shadow.
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October 16th, 2009
Judging by the number of orders and emails we are getting I reckon that lots of you are getting ready for christmas craft fairs or are making presents for friends and family. We would love to see photos of your bead jewellery so please feel free to send them to cathie@bluestreakbeads.co.uk
This week we have been making charm bracelets with bali silver & crystal. I am hoping to get a new design up on the site next week.
Let me know what sort of kits you would like providing on the site and I will do my best to help out with a new design.
Enjoy your weekend and don’t forget those photos of your jewellery projects. Here is one I took earlier for a magazine advert.   Cathie
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August 22nd, 2009
We are gradually changing over our stock of Swarovski crystal bicone beads to the NEW sparkly Swarovski xillion bead as the old 5301 bicone becomes unavailable. Judging on current ordering availability from Swarovski it looks as though about 75% of our stock will be in xillion beads by the end of September. The new bead is copyright protected and with so many counterfeits on the market you can see why Swarovski have launched the new shape with extra cuts for increased brilliance.
All sizes except the 2.5mm bicone bead will be switching to the xillion cut.
They work well together but if you need the old 5301 shape specifically, please get in touch. I’ll post a picture of the new xillion beads in a few days but for nostalgia’s sake here are the old favourites.
5301 Swarovski bicones
5301 Swarovski Bicones
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