Whats the difference between..

[Seahorse]

Swarovski crystal and Bohemian crystal?
Ive just ordered some swarovski beads and noticed bohemian beads so Ive ordered one bead in the bohemian range to compare it with the swarovski.

[utopiapoppy]

Not terribly sure, to be honest. I've never really come across bohemian crystal before. All I know is Swarovski crystal is a very fine crystal and tends to be known as the best in quality and cut.

Don't know if that's true, but I've only ever used Swarovski Crystal and it's gorgeous.

Fiona

[Bea]

Not terribly sure, to be honest. I've never really come across bohemian crystal before. All I know is Swarovski crystal is a very fine crystal and tends to be known as the best in quality and cut.

Don't know if that's true, but I've only ever used Swarovski Crystal and it's gorgeous.

Fiona

Correct, Fiona. Bohemian crystals are just a ''cheaper'' version of Swarovski. There is a bit of room for competition after all. Seahorse will be able to confirm that hopefully!

In France where swarovski is the most popular bead by far (with seed beads), bohemian come second.
Chinese crystal may be the lowest quality amongst crystals.

[Seahorse]

I luuurve swarovski.I have some item Ive made with them hanging up around my room, when the light hits them all these rainbows fly around the room.
Im a Leo, I can only go for quality.