Preciosa have always prided themselves on their long-standing heritage of Preciosa Crystals being made with Bohemian Cut Glass from the Crystal Valley in the Czech Republic, but now they are powering forward into the future with fascinating chemical engineering technology,...
As we settle into a new fashion season that embraces all things autumnal, it's time to start thinking about all of those lovely layers of fabric that we can now wrap up in to stay snuggled up warm! Every item...
Looking for colour inspiration and wish to know what is about to trend in the world of art, fashion, and design? The experts at the Pantone Colour Institute have announced that the Pantone Colour of the Year for 2022 is...
If you follow the #preppyeasthetic on Instagram, Pinterest or TikTok you will be familiar with seed bead jewellery and might already have a bead box full of Preciosa Seed Beads and are ready to start beading. This guide will help you step...
The trends from the 90's are so in right now! One trend in particular, is handmade jewellery such as rings, bracelets and chokers made with Preciosa Seed beads. A huge part of the appeal of this craft is that the...
Do you have a favourite sentimental piece of jewellery that stays sadly tucked away in a drawer because it is missing a vital stone or two? This is an extremely common fate for many a once loved heirloom, but this...
As the Swarovski stock that was bulk purchased over a year ago begins to dwindle, more and more people across the embellishment and nail art industries are finding themselves unable to purchase new Swarovski Flat Back Crystals. This is because...
Whether you call them flat back crystals, rhinestones, nail gems or simply bling, there are many small details that categorise a crystal to suit any given desired effect. When browsing on websites dedicated to providing as many options as possible...
What are Rocailles? Also known as Seed beads and how are Seed beads different from other beads like Preciosa Crystal Beads? Many of you have been asking about Preciosa Seed Beads over the last few months and we at Bluestreak...
The Queens Platinum Jubilee made headlines across the world for many reasons and we at Bluestreak Crystals adored the news coverage on the jewellery the Queen and her relations wore at various points across the bank holiday weekend. The famous...
In a world of ever changing fashion trends on the high street, it can be very gratifying to create your own custom accessories that perfectly match the colour scheme of your favourite outfit. This can be daunting if you're new...
Summer is almost here and it’s time to make plans. Perhaps you’re staying close to home this year, seeing friends and family, or visiting the odd festival or two. Or maybe you’re considering flying abroad and having some rest and...
