Серьги ручной работы «Цветущая сакура» из кристаллов Swarovski: процесс создания
На создание этих серег меня вдохновила цветущая сакура, которую я встретила этой весной, находясь в отпуске в Европе. Серьги получились очень нежные, легкие и воздушные.
Итак, по порядку. Для создания серег использовались материалы:
- Риволи Swarovski А 1122 14 мм — 2 шт.
- Биконусы Swarovski А5328 3,0 мм — 18 шт.
- Chaton Montees Swarovski — 18 шт.
- Бисер японский Делика серебряный
- Бисер японский Miyuki
- Швензы — 2 шт.
- Нить Nymo.
- Игла для бисероплетения.
1. Оплетение Риволи
1 ряд: Набрать 36 бисерин Делики. Замкнуть в круг.
2 ряд: Проплести один мозаичный ряд Деликой.
3 ряд: проплести мозаичный ряд пятнашкой, немного стягивая круг.
4 ряд: Проплести пятнашкой один ряд, проходя через одну бисерину 3-го ряда.
В результате должны получиться вот такие зубчики.
Для закрепления пройти еще раз нитью по всему ряду. И вот так это выглядит с обратной стороны:
2. Оплетение задней части риволи
1-2 ряд: пятнашкой проплести два мозаичных ряда.
3 ряд: набрать пять пятнашек и пропустить иглу через один зубчик предыдущего ряда. Набрать одну пятнашку и провести иглу в следующий зубчик предыдущего ряда. Чередовать эти наборы до конца ряда. По окончании ряда вывести иглу в первый набор пяти пятнашек в третью бисерину
4 ряд: набрать три пятнашки и пройти в следующую вершину. И так до конца ряда. По окончании ряда вывести иглу из средней бисерины первого набора.
5 ряд: набрать одну пятнашку и пройтись по вершинам предыдущего ряда. Всего получится 6 раз. Для закрепления последнего ряда оплетки задника риволи пройтись по последнему ряду еще раз иглой с ниткой. По завершении вывести иглу так, чтобы нить выходила из делики ближнего ряда.
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3. Создание цветка сакуры
1 ряд: проплести мозаичный ряд серебряной деликой.
2 ряд: между деликой первого ряда необходимо вплести поочередно шатоны и три пятнашки, как это показано на фотографии. Это нужно повторять до конца ряда. В результате у нас получается чередование шатонов и «зубчиков» из трех пятнашек.
Швензу мы будем закреплять именно в этом ряду. Для этого вместо одного набора из трех пятнашек набрать: пятнашка-швенза-пятнашка. Этот этап показан на двух фотографиях: вид сзади и вид спереди. Следите, чтобы лицевая сторона швензы была правильно повернута.
3 ряд: закрепляем шатон. Нить должна выходить из верхнего отверстия шатона. Набрать три пятнашки и пройти через вершину «зубчка». Набрать еще три пятнашки и пройти через верхнюю часть шатона. В месте крепления швензы игла с нитью проходит через швензу, тем самым дополнительно ее закрепляя.
4 ряд: над шатоном разместить делику 11 размера. Еще раз пройдя крайний ряд оплетки.
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5 ряд: В среднем серебрянном ряду оплетки риволи сделать «зубчики» из трех пятнашек. Они должны располагаться на уровне зубчиков предыдущего ряда. Для этого вывести нить в этот ряд, набрать три пятнашки и провести иглу через следующую делику этого ряда. Продолжать так до конца ряда. Этот этап на фотографии ниже.
6 ряд: выйти в следующий ряд делики (самый ближний к лицевой стороне риволи). Пройти мозаичным рядом деликой. В итоге у нас получится следующее.
7 ряд: нить вывести в вершину «зубчика» 5-го ряда. Набрать три пятнашки, пройти через верхнюю часть шатона. Набрать еще три пятнашки, пройти через вершину следующего «зубчика». В итоге шатон будет довольно плотно оплетен. И у нас получится вот такой вид сбоку.
8 ряд: возвращаемся в 6 ряд серебряной делики. Напротив каждого шатона в этом ряду делаем «зубчик» из трех пятнашек. А между шатонами будем вплетать биконусы. Для этого на иглу набрать биконус и одну пятнашку, ввести иглу обратно в биконус. А затем пройти через делику ряда. Повторять до конца ряда.
9 ряд: в этом ряду завершим оплетку биконусов. Нить вывести в вершину «зубчика», набрать три пятнашки и пройти через пятнашку над биконусом. Набрать еще три пятнашки и пройти в вершину «зубчика». Повторять до конца ряда. Вот что в итоге мы получим.
10 ряд: В этом ряду нам надо «притянуть» оплетку биконуса к остальной оплетке. Для этого вывести нить через три бисерины (не проходить в пятнашку над биконусом.) Набрать одну пятнашку. Пройти через вершину «зубчика» 5-го ряда.
Набрать еще одну пятнашку. Пропуская одну пятнашку над биконусом, пройти через семь бисерин оплетки биконуса и вывести иглу. В итоге получится вот такой вид сбоку. Как видим, оплетка биконуса хорошо «притянута» к шатону.
11 ряд: вернемся в 6 ряд серебряной делики. Между каждой деликой вплетем пятнашку. Мы не делали этого раньше для удобства плетения 8 и 9 ряда.
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12 ряд: оплетаем биконус с передней стороны. Нить выведена в пятнашку 11 ряда под биконусом. Набрать три пятнашки, провести через вершину «зубчика» 8-го ряда.
Набрать еще три пятнашки. Пройти через пятнашку под биконусом. Повторять до конца ряда.
В итоге готова сережка «Цветущая Сакура». Делаем к ней пару и любуемся результатом:
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What is Swarovski? (The Best Guide!)
Posted on 30 November 2022
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The terms “Swarovski” or “Swarovski crystals” are popular in the jewelry industry, though many people are still uncertain as to what it actually means. However, “Swarovski” has become synonymous with high quality glass crystals.
Here’s the deal:
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There are a lot of questions regarding Swarovski, Swarovski crystals, and Swarovski price. Thankfully, we have a lot of answers. In this blog post, you’ll find answers to questions like “Who is Swarovski,” “What is Swarovski crystal made of,” “Are Swarovski crystals safe to wear,” “Which is better: Swarovski crystals, cubic zirconia, or real diamonds,” and many more! The history of Swarovski , both the man and the company, is an inspirational story detailing the development of a multi-billion dollar company. Keep reading to find out all you need to know about Swarovski, the Swarovski company, and Swarovski crystals!
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#1 Who is Swarovski?
Daniel Swarovski was born in 1862 in Northern Bohemia (what is now the Czech Republic). Swarovski’s father was a glass cutter and owned a small glass factory, where Swarovski became an apprentice. In 1892, Swarovski invented and patented an electric cutting machine that used hydro-electricity to produce crystal glass. This machine allowed crystals to be cut more precisely than by hand, as they were done before the invention of the machine.
In 1895, Swarovski, Franz Weis, and financier Armand Kosmann founded the Swarovski company, which was originally titled, A. Kosmann, Daniel Swarovski & Co., or K.S. & Co. for short. The company was founded in Wattens, Austria where they took advantage of the local hydroelectricity.
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In 1935, Swarovski’s son, Wilhelm, created a custom made pair of binoculars, which later developed into the Swarovski Optik that was launched 14 years later. In 1956 , Daniel Swarovski and Christian Dior developed an “Aurora Borealis” effect in the crystal, causing an explosion of rainbow sparkles to come to the surface of the crystals. The Swarovski company is in its 5th generation and remains a family-owned company.
Today, the Swarovski company is split into 3 major industry areas:
The Swarovski Crystal Business
This part of the company primarily produces lead glass jewelry and accessories, which are commonly called crystal jewelry .
Swarovski Optik
This portion of the company produces optical instruments, such as binoculars, telescopes and telescopic sights for rifles.
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#2 What are Swarovski Crystals Made Of?
So, what exactly is a Swarovski crystal? Swarovski crystal is a brand of man-made lead glass crystal that are now the standard against which all other lead glass crystals are judged. Originally, glass crystals were made with lime and silica, or alkali. Daniel Swarovski added lead to the mixture, which gave the crystal a better light refraction and thus a better sparkle.
Though Swarovski won’t reveal its manufacturing process, it is known that a Swarovski crystal is made of quartz sand and natural minerals. The exact proportion of these ingredients has remained a company secret and the process has been patented by Swarovski . However, the actual product is a form of man-made glass and is composed of 32% concentration of lead.
The 32% of lead content is necessary to increase the crystal’s refraction index to resemble that of a diamond. This lead content increases the refraction index from 1.5 to 1.7 to give the face more facets and a more sparkly appearance. A Swarovski crystal has a Mohs Hardness of between 6 and 7, which means that it is susceptible to scratches and chips due to wear. However, it is harder than standard glass.
Here’s the process:
How is a Swarovski crystal made? Well, authentic Swarovski crystals are produced only in Austria from the family-owned Swarovski company.
First, silicon oxide power (or, glass) is mixed with lead and melted at a high temperature.
To produce a diamond-like effect, the Swarovski’s patented cutting machine allows for a technology-driven cut that is so precise that as many as 100 facets can be created to bend and mirror light in various directions.
After this complex cutting process, the Swarovski crystal is then polished using a patented process that gives the crystal a high quality finish.
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Some crystals are further enhanced by finishes or coatings, such as the Aurora Borealis (AB) crystals, which have a metallic coating. This coating refracts light in a rainbow spectrum, resembling the way a diamond’s surface disperses light.
#3 What is Swarovski Crystal Worth?
Swarovski crystals are more expensive than regular glass due to its fine materials and a complicated manufacturing process. However, Swarovski crystals are cheaper than cubic zirconia due to the complicated manufacturing process and materials used in CZ.
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The price of Swarovski jewelry is determined, in part, by what is popular in jewelry trends. For instance, in the 1990’s, there was a huge hype around Swarovski crystals, and the high demand increased the price of these items.
The value of a Swarovski piece is also determined by its current availability or rarity, its historical value, and its replacement value. Estimating value is not always easy, though Annemarie van Orsouw is an avid Swarovski collector and has developed a few tips to determine the value of your Swarovski crystal pieces.
Limited Edition Sets
To create exclusive products, Swarovski only creates a certain number of each product, and once the set number is reached, the piece is discontinued. Limited edition Swarovski pieces will remain more valuable, though they are still dependent on the market and demand.
Some examples of these limited edition sets are the figurines made in the 1970’s and the decorative pieces made in the 1980’s.
Swarovski Logo
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The Swarovski logo is essentially the hallmark that determines if it is authentically made from the Swarovski company. If the item does not have the Swarovski logo (now the iconic swan logo), then this is a good way to distinguish authentic pieces from fake pieces. However, it is also important to keep in mind that from 1899 to 1988, Swarovski used the Edelweiss Logo.
Since Swarovski pieces are made of extremely durable glass that does not show traces of ageing, Swarovski rarely loses its excellent condition. However, the glue used on older pieces can sometimes have discoloration. Also, a Swarovski piece can be broken or chipped, which will decrease its value.
Swarovski boxes are particularly important for annual editions, limited editions, and numbered editions because they are specific to the item and cannot be replaced. The packages or boxes that certain Swarovski items come in only fit that specific figurine and protect that piece perfectly, so having the original Swarovski box will increase the value of a Swarovski crystal piece.
Certificates
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The Swarovski certificate of authenticity is important to the value of any Swarovski item, but especially for the annual, limited, and numbered editions. The edition number on the certificate must match the number on the crystal and it cannot be swapped for another certificate of authenticity because the numbers would not match.
Complete Sets
Having a complete set will add value to your Swarovski collection. Swarovski produced a lot of series and annual editions, such as the Chinese Zodiac Collection and the Disney Figurine Collection .
#4 Are Swarovski Diamonds Real?
In addition to Swarovski crystals, the Swarovski company started to cut zirconia in 1976, creating Swarovski Zirconia . Swarovski zirconia is a machine-cut synthetic crystalline substance, and not a real diamond, it is not a synthetic diamond, but a diamond imitation.
Pure Brilliance Swarovski Zirconia is the most diamond-like zirconia on the market, and is frequently used as a diamond imitation for jewelry. The difference between synthetic diamonds and Swarovski zirconia lies in their chemical properties: synthetic diamonds are an exact replication of natural diamonds and are produced in a laboratory (versus being mined like real diamonds), whereas diamond imitations (like Swarovski zirconia) are composed of materials that visually resemble diamonds, but do not share the same chemical characteristics of real diamonds.
#5 Are Swarovski Crystals Safe to Wear?
Though lead is a toxic substance, wearing the glass crystal jewelry that has a high concentration of lead is not, in fact, harmful to the body. The lead in the Swarovski crystal is what gives the Swarovski jewelry item the extra sparkle and brilliance. The lead oxide in Swarovski crystals is completely safe to wear .
HOWEVER: if you were to ingest this product, that would be a completely different story! Since lead oxide is not safe to ingest , we suggest you don’t do this.
#6 Which is Better: Swarovski Crystals, Cubic Zirconia, or Real Diamonds?
Swarovski Crystals
As mentioned above, Swarovski crystals are man-made lead glas, not a natural gemstone or crystal. It is made by melting silicon oxide powders at high temperatures to form a “lead crystal.” In comparison to cubic zirconia and real diamonds, Swarovski crystals are lowest on the Mohs Scale of Hardness at around a 6 or 7, meaning that they are more easily scratched or chipped than cubic zirconia and real diamonds.
Cubic Zirconia
Cubic zirconia (commonly referred to as CZ) is the most popular man-made diamond substitute because, to the untrained eye, real diamonds and CZ look identical. CZ is made from zirconium dioxide, though this is a different material with a different chemical composition than real diamonds, it comes closer than any other gem to matching the characteristics of a diamond.
Natural CZ was discovered in 1899, though man-made CZ did not come into production for us in jewelry until the 1970’s. CZ crystals are made by melting powdered zirconium and zirconium dioxide together and heating them to 4,982 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the heating process is over, the CZ crystal is cut into the design and shape of a diamond. Different colors can also be added to make the CZ crystal resemble a diamond more. CZ is much more affordable than a diamond: a flawless 1 carat diamond is around $7,000, whereas a flawless 1 carat CZ can be as low as $10. The price of CZ can go up to hundreds of dollars, though, depending on the quality of the CZ.
Though, on first impression, CZ resembles a diamond, closer inspection reveals its differences. For instance, CZ has a gravity of 5.6 and 6.0, which means that it is 1.6 times the weight of a diamond. On the Mohs Scale of Hardness, it is listed as an 8 (versus diamond, which is a 10). CZ has a refraction index of 2.176 and a dispersive power of 0.060, which means that it is not as hard as a diamond and is less sparkly than a diamond. However, CZ displays more prismatic fire than a diamond, which means that it displays more color sparkles.
Another main point of distinction between CZ and real diamonds are that natural diamonds display impurities, whereas CZ does not. CZ is also clear in color (and diamonds are not), but CZ can be colored by adding metal oxides in the production process. CZ is more brittle than diamonds and more susceptible to wear and tear, such as chipping and scratches over time, so it is important to take care of CZ jewelry more so than diamond jewelry.
CZ is more durable than Swarovski crystals and can be cut with more facets. This offers better light refraction than Swarovski crystals, and thus a better sparkle.
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Real Diamonds
Real diamonds are naturally occurring gems composed of carbon atoms that are arranged in a particular structure. Real diamonds are extremely hard and rank 10 on Mohs Scale of Hardness from 1 — 10. Diamonds are extremely expensive in price but the price is also governed by the 4 c’s: carat, cut, color, and clarity . It is rare to find a diamond that doesn’t contain flaws, and most diamonds are tinged with yellow or brown.
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Diamonds have a high refractive index of 2.417 and a dispersion of 0.044, which means that there is a separation of the color spectrum as light leaves the diamond material and as it enters the air. The angle of refraction bends and separates the white light into different colors, giving us a color spectrum.
#7 What Makes Swarovski Crystals So Special?
Swarovski crystals are so special due to 2 main reasons: Swarovski’s secret, patented chemical formula, and Swarovski’s patented high-precision cutting machine. The combination of both of these elements is what creates the world-renowned Swarovski crystals.
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Besides the production process, Swarovski crystals are special due to the particular Swarovski company. The company produces way more than just crystals: they create telescopes, binoculars, abrasive tools, and even road lighting systems. Overall, the company is one of the most innovative and creative: from the giant crystal on top of the Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree to covering designer items with thousands of Swarovski crystals, there is nothing that Swarovski can’t create!
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#8 How Can You Tell If a Swarovski Crystal is Real?
Swarovski crystals are regarded as the highest quality machine-cut and polished crystals in the world, so it’s important to determine whether your Swarovski crystals are real! Unfortunately, the high demand for luxury items, such as Swarovski crystals, tends to produce a lot of imitators.
The Swarovski company creates its products with a special compound that produces an incredible brilliance and a color palette that imitators cannot replicate. But, with so many different crystals out there, how do you determine which is real Swarovski and which is an imitation?
Luckily, we’ve got some tips to help you determine if a Swarovski crystal is real:
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Here’s a little recap:
And there you have it:
Your complete guide to Swarovski! We hope this guide clarified any and all questions you have regarding Swarovski crystals or Swarovski jewelry, and you understand now what is Swarovski! For any other questions you may have, please do not hesitate to ask! Feel free to send us your questions, thoughts, or comments in our comments section below !
Are Swarovski crystals worth it? Are Swarovski crystals real?
As someone in the fashion jewelry industry, you hear this a lot. Are these CZs real Swarovski’s? I don’t want fake diamonds, I want a real Swarovski! For someone in the know, these questions are kind of nonsensical. But if you are asking these questions, it is not your fault! There is definitely a lot of misinformation in the fashion jewelry industry. So today we will figure out what Swarovski crystals really are and what you should know when buying them.
What are Swarovski Crystals?
Crystals, like Swarovski crystals, are also known as lead glass. As the name implies, lead glass is when lead replaces some of the content of a more typical glass you would find in everyday life. Adding lead creates a glass with an increased refractive index. For our purposes, you can describe a material’s refractive index as the ability of the material to bend light as light travels through it. This bending of light, along with the faceted cut faces, is what allows gems to sparkle and gives gems the “fire” that we all look for. It is no surprise that diamonds naturally have an extremely high refractive index. Swarovski crystals are faceted lead glass beads produced by the Swarovski company.
So are you trying to tell me that Swarovski crystals are just cut glass?
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Well, they aren’t just any cut glass, but yes. By most definitions, Swarovski crystals, and all crystals used in jewelry, are basically a form of cut glass. But just because it is “only” cut glass doesn’t mean that it’s not special. By the same token, diamonds are just precisely cut minerals. With that said, we can answer one common question. Are Swarovski crystals real? Yes they are real. They are real lead glass. But more likely when a person asks this question, they are actually asking “are Swarovski crystals precious gems?”. In this case the answer is, no, they are not.
Swarovski crystals are non-precious lead glass meaning that the intrinsic value of the material is not very high. They do have a valuable brand name, however, which causes them to have higher prices compared to other crystal suppliers. At one point, Swarovski did have a noticeably higher quality crystal compared to other manufacturers. However, this is no longer the case and there are now many manufacturers of high-quality crystals. It is for this reason that we here at Alamode Fashion Jewelry tend not to use Swarovskis in our products. We still use them in some cases and we will certainly use them if a customer requests them, but in general, they do not look any better than any other crystal on the market.
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Are Swarovski Crystals Worth it?
This leads us into our other common question: are Swarovski crystals worth it? The general rule of thumb for jewelry holds. If you think looks nice then it is worth it to you! But maybe you are asking: should I pay more for this ring with a Swarovski than this ring made with a different crystal? I would say the answer is if you value the Swarovski brand name, then yes it is worth it to be able to say it is a Swarovski. If you primarily value just the look of the product, then no since it will most likely look indistinguishable from less expensive crystals.
Swarovski Crystals VS Cubic Zirconias
Another common perception is that Swarovski crystals are “better” than cubic zirconias (CZ). Again, the answer to the question is up to interpretation. I think it could be argued that Swarovski has a better brand name compared to CZ which has a reputation for being cheap and fake. If the argument is that Swarovksi has better name recognition among the general population then yes, I think that you can say that Swarovski crystals are “better”. However if you are talking about objective looks, then I do not think you can say that Swarovski crystals are better than CZs. CZs have a higher refractive index meaning that they will sparkle more and have more “fire” compared to crystals. CZs and crystals can have comparable clarity but CZs are much harder so they will be much less likely to scratch compared to crystals. Often it is this scratched surface that makes stones look dull and “fake”.
Why use Crystals at all?
Now with all these reasons why crystals do not stack up to CZs, does that mean we should not use them at all? No! Crystals still have their place in fashion jewelry. In general, crystals are actually less expensive than CZs which makes them perfect for micro-pave settings. Micro-pave settings will usually use much smaller stones so each individual stone does not need the same level of clarity and detail of a larger stone. By using crystals versus CZs, the material cost of a piece can drop significantly without as significant of a drop in visual quality. Crystals are often also foil backed. This means that there is a reflective metallic foil added to the back of each crystal. Manufacturers add this foil to give the stone more fire at the expense of clarity. But this backing also means that crystals can be glued instead of manually set with prongs or other settings. Again, this is useful for very small stones where individually hand set stones would be too laborious and costly.
Conclusion
Hopefully, we were able to clear up some misconceptions about crystals and some of the stones used in fashion jewelry. It is true that Swarovski has a great brand name but that does not make it automatically better. While crystals might not be the best stone to use if visual quality is the main concern, they still have an important place in fashion jewelry.
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