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There is some genuinely exciting news in the crystal world, and we couldn't wait to share it with our community. Swarovski® Crystals are once again available under their official name to independent crafters, hobbyists, and jewelry makers everywhere, and that means some important changes are coming to Eureka Crystal Beads.  Here’s the Story In 2021, changes to how Swarovski distributed their components meant that, if we wanted to continue offering top-tier crystals to b …

If you've been beading for a while, you probably remember the day in 2021 when Swarovski announced that their crystal components would no longer be available to independent crafters, hobbyists, and small designers. Only certified brands who signed a Brand Control Agreement could purchase them going forward. For many in the beading and jewelry-making community, it was a genuinely disappointing moment—Swarovski had been a staple of high-quality handmade jewelry for decades, and suddenly, it …

An exciting new development in the world of crystal beads and stones, Eureka Crystal Beads is now offering our own line of exceptionally high quality crystal bicone beads and crystal pearls! Introducing: ELITE Eureka Crystal! We’re starting small with a limited range of the most popular colors, finishes and sizes with grand plans for expanding the selection over the next several months.If you are looking for the next top quality crystal beads which are manufactured in Austria, you will …