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Swarovski Crystal Flat Back Rhinestones |
Swarovski Padparadscha Flat Rhinestone (2012 / 2028) |
Swarovski Crystal Flat Back Rhinestones Swarovski is recognized as the world's best rhinestones, and the most
expensive. Swarovski uses a 12 cut stone (2012 Style) whereas other brands still have the eight cut style. Swarovski rhinestones
have a higher lead content in the crystal glass, giving it a slight edge on clarity, but the high lead in the glass makes it a tad
softer than other brands. If you are considering mounting these stones with a press, you may want to reconsider, as you may crush a
few stones when mounting.
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| SS (stone size) Size | Actual Size in Millimeters |
| 5SS | 1.8 mm |
| 6SS | 2 mm |
| 7SS | 2.2 mm |
| 8SS | 2.3 mm |
| 9SS | 2.6 mm |
| 10SS | 2.8mm |
| 12SS | 3 mm |
| 16SS | 4 mm |
| 20SS | 4.7 mm |
| 30SS | 6.4 mm |
| 34SS | 7.1 mm |
| 40SS | 8.6 mm |
| 42SS | 9.1 mm |
| 48SS | 11 mm |
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Swarovski is converting its classical Flatback style 2012 to the new "Xillion" 2028 cut,
which has 14 facets around the center compared to 12 for the 2012. During this transition
period, when you order these Flatbacks, you may receive either the existing stock of 2012 or
the new cut, 2028, until all the 2012 stock has been exhausted. Once the 2012 are all gone,
only 2028 will be available. |
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Rhinestones and Flatbacks
I get so many emails from people about Flatbacks and Rhinestones that I've decided to add as much information as I can to my website.
I will be updating this page As Often As Possible. In the mean time please check out the links, articles and resources that I have dug up.
Rhinestone Inspirations
Unless your are just asking for a whole bunch of headaches I would get a third party company to do any sort of volume rhinestone work. You know like you wanted to do 25 or more shirts. Just make up a design and have them duplicate it
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