Swarovski Crystal isn’t a gemstone or even a crystal it’s a form of glass that’s made at high temperatures by melting silicon oxide powders with lead to form what is known as lead crystal. The exact process is one that’s patented by
cheap swarovski jediellery uk but it has approximately 32% lead content to increase the crystals refraction index to resemble that of a diamond.
To produce a diamond like effect the crystal glass is precision cut and then polished again by a
swarovski clearance outlet uk patented process that gives the crystal a high quality finish. The crystals are often further enhanced by coating the glass with an Aurora Borealis or AB coating that gives the surface a rainbow like appearance to simulate dispersion from a diamond. Swarovski crystal has a Mohs hardness of between 6-7 so its susceptible to scratches and chipping from wear and tear but at the same time it’s harder than standard glass. The lead content in the crystal increases the refraction index of the glass from 1.5 to 1.7 to give the faceted faced a more sparkly appearance.
Whichever gem or crystal you decide to use for your jediellery designs you can be sure that any of the above will provide the beautiful sparkle they are all intended for. For most the choice will come down to cost
swarovski rings uk sale is undoubtedly the most cost effective diamond alternative. It’s a brand that’s synonymous with quality and elegance which is why it’s used by so many of the top fashion houses around the world both in their designs and in conjunction with promoting their own brand.
Cubic Zirconia on the other hand doesn’t have the brand name of
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