With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many of us are now pondering that age old question; “What’s the best gift?” Gift giving is one of the key love languages after all, and the cliches are red roses with a heart shaped...
In 1895, Daniel Swarovski founded the Swarovski company with one goal in mind: to create a diamond for everyone. Having worked as an apprentice in his father's glass-cutting factory in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), Daniel Swarovski developed an electric...
Pearls have always been a symbol of wealth and glamour, historically they also have associations with purity and femininity- Queen Elizabeth 1st was frequently depicted covered in the purest of white pearls as part of the Tudor ad campaign endorsing the...
When embellishing with Serinity Rhinestones there are many handy techniques that will help you achieve the best crystal coverage. The most well known methods are for covering solid, geometric shapes. The concentric lines method follows the outer edge of the shape...
As a craft-loving fashionista, you know that the secret to a personalised, stylish home decor is in the details. And what better way to add a touch of glamour to your everyday towels than with the versatile Preciosa beads? These...
Many of us are likely to be participating in Dry January this year, where for the duration of one month, a person chooses to abstain from all alcoholic drinks. There are many wonderful health benefits to ditching the drink for...
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit and the celebrations begin across China on January 22nd and will continue for approximately 15 days, up until the Lantern Festival on February 5th. Also known as the Lunar New Year, it is...
We are pleased to announce that as from 2023, all of our Domestic and International Shipments of beads and crystals are dispatched via DHL. Full details of our new DHL shipping options and costs can be found on the Delivery Information...
As we start imagining what the next twelve months might have in store for us, we at Bluestreak Crystals have compiled a handy guide to popular birthstones along with our recommended Swarovski Rhinestones colour match. Birthstones are defined as gemstones that...
Start the New Year with a bang and join the trend as more and more people across the globe, discover what we at Bluestreak Crystals have known since January 2022… Serinity Rhinestones are in fact the secret to sparkle and will...
Prices across our entire range of crystals, accessories and tools are increasing from 1st of January 2023. This is due to the annual price increase by our manufacturers and suppliers. The price increase for crystals will be much higher than...
The Internationally recognised colour authority Pantone has declared the official colour of 2023! After a very intense Instagram hype campaign the fashion world can now finally shout "Viva Magenta"! The fashion industry knows that where Pantones leads, the high street...
