Wholesale Swarovski Crystal Jewelry
Swarovski (pronounced: Swore Off Ski) manufactures the best cut crystal in the world. They have been in business since 1895 in Wattens, Austria, and even today their crystal products are considered superior to others. Swarovski crystal is used in all types of jewelry - necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, brooches, watches, chokers, tiaras. Their crystal quality is unrivaled, the sparkle and brilliance creating the most beautiful jewelry.
Today, their crystal jewelry stones are used not only in jewelry, but also in many other products, including fashion (handbags, cocktail dresses, cashmere sweaters, embellished jeans and tops), lighting (chandeliers),and electronics (iPod and cell phone adornments). Swarovski also produces some of the best binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes, ornaments and figurines, as well as their own line of finished jewelry.
Swarovski's premium crystal is due to their commitment to consistency, precision and quality standards, and to the automatic cutting machine invented by the founder, Daniel Swarovski. With the technology he developed, he was able to cut crystals into a variety of complex and fashionable shapes to resemble diamonds - faceted diamond, sphere, cube, teardrop, round, and flat shapes. The company later developed the processes to color the crystal and add special coloring effects.
Because of their superior quality, Swarovski crystal jewelry may cost a little more than other crystals, but you're also getting a better product. Whether you are purchasing crystal components or finished crystal jewelry, ask if they are Swarovski crystal.
The Swarovski company does not sell directly to the end user. Even if they did, unless you are buying in true wholesale quantities, you would still get better prices buying from a wholesaler. Wholesalers get huge volume discounts, and (the good ones) pass the savings on to their customers. You would not get the benefit of these discounts if you were to buy a small amount straight from the factory. On the other hand, if you buy from a company that also sells to the retail public, you will not get the best pricing. If you are a bonafide reseller, you can buy from a distributor/supplier and get true wholesale prices. The volume minimums vary from company to company. It is worth taking a little time to find the company that provides a good match for the volume and price levels you require.
While the internet provides a vast amount of information, it is sometimes difficult to find either true wholesale suppliers for volume quantities or suppliers that will sell in smaller amounts, depending on your needs. Following is a list of some suppliers and trade information sources that you may find helpful and assist you in your search.
Merchants Overseas - Authorized Distributor of Swarovski Crystal
Hord Crystal - Supplier of stone set chains and findings
K Gottfried, Inc - Supplier of Swarovski Crystal for volume buyers
Eric Gottfried, Inc - Supplier of Crystallized Swarovski Crystal components
General Bead - Purveyor of fine fashion accessory components
The Beadin' Path - Bead store offering wholesale shopping
Shipwreck Beads - Supplier of beads and beading supplies
Halstead Beads - Wholesale beads and wholesale findings
Rio Grande - Online source for the professional jeweler
Arizona Bead Company - Wholesale supplier and importer
Sister Crystal - custom jewelry design
Charlestone International - quality rhinestone products
Lapidary Journal
Colored Stone
Accessories Magazine
Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc
International Bead Show
Tucson Show Guide