For hundreds of years, naturally occurring quartz crystals found along the Rhine River in Europe were coveted for jewelry but were eventually depleted from the area. This is when, in the 19th century, jewelers sought to create an imitation, aptly named rhinestones. Rhinestones are now made of crystal, glass, or even plastic. The European Difference…
Things are heating up as we get into the heart of summer, and at The Rhinestone Shop, we love how our European crystal rhinestones practically dance in the sunlight. This month, we’re featuring some of our favorite ideas for rhinestone projects for the 4th of July. Red, white, and blue are obvious choices to celebrate…
One of our favorite parts about June is that we get to celebrate the long-awaited arrival of summer, as well as celebrate dads with Father’s Day. It may seem strange to combine luminescent rhinestones with masculine items, but at the Rhinestone Shop, we’ve put together a few ideas for how to add some subtle sparkle…
Spring is fast approaching and March is upon us, bringing one of the most festive holidays with it—St. Patrick’s Day! Here at the Rhinestone Shop we’ve put together a few sparkling ideas to make the most of this green season. Take advantage of our huge selection of shapes and colors to make glittering accessories that…
After the winter holidays, it seems like only the blink of an eye before the Valentine’s Day decorations and products start hitting the shelves. Consumers spent approximately $13.2 billion on Valentine’s Day. Billion. That said, it’s a great idea to make gifts that are really going to stand out. At the Rhinestone Shop, we sell…
As the holiday season looms overhead, it’s easy to start stressing out over finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Creating customized gifts with European crystals is one of the most beautiful and fun ways to give a unique gift this Christmas. Why European Crystals? Rhinestones add an unmistakable bit of glam to…
While the old adage claims “diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” perhaps it should be amended to say “diamonds and European crystals.” Women have a long standing love affair with these flawless man made beauties and with good reason. So why are European crystals so well-loved? For one, these gorgeous crystals sparkle and shine from…
As we say goodbye to summer hats, swimsuits and beach coverups we say hello to all our fabulous fall clothing we’ve missed! As the nights get chilly, wrapping up in your favorite hoodie or sweater feels cozy and comforting and certainly doesn’t mean you can’t still be glamourous. Over the spring and summer you got…
It’s summertime and the living is easy! Or so they say…but what they forget to say is that summer is prettier in blinged-out flip flops. Don’t feel like paying the inflated prices for those sparkly little beauties? Not a problem, break out your inner artist and get ready to create your own designs. Whether you…
Bikini season is right around the corner…are you ready? You worked on getting that stellar swimsuit body over the winter and are now ready to strut your stuff poolside but what about your bikini? Are you in a blah-bikini rut? If you are looking to get your bikini couture on point, this year it’s all…
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