Happy fall, everybody! This time of year brings a welcome change of sweater weather, crunchy leaves, and fall festivities. The pumpkins have all been carved, which means it’s time to start thinking of one of the biggest holiday celebrations of the year: Thanksgiving. We all know Thanksgiving for being a food fest filled with family,…
October means it’s time for sweaters, pumpkins, and, of course, Halloween. Spooky and fun are the keywords here and you can make your Halloween sparkle with the addition of rhinestones. We’ve got some great ideas for how to make your holiday really shine. Shapes and Colors for Halloween One of the best parts about Halloween…
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…
Can you believe the summer has passed so quickly? It seems like we were just planning for summer vacations and road trips, and now it’s suddenly time to go back to school. I remember one of my favorite things about going back to school every year was getting new school supplies. Today, I can’t think…
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…
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, marks the unlikely victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla but, at least for Americans, it is a fun excuse to celebrate Mexican-American culture and drink margaritas. What a great way to kick off the month of May! This month, we’re…
It feels like it’s been a long winter, but spring is finally here! Here at the Rhinestone Shop, we’ve been brainstorming some of the best ways to add some sparkle to your spring and some pizazz to your Easter holiday with our authentic European crystal rhinestones. Remember to check out our color chart—we offer a…
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…
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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