What is going on with Swarovski crystals?

We have confirmed that Swarovski is making changes to their internal structure and will limit the sale of Swarovski crystals to select luxury branding partners. Dreamtime Creations will continue to purchase and sell Swarovski crystals through September of 2021.

Are Swarovski crystals guaranteed?

Swarovski guarantees for the entire range of branded products purchased from authorised Swarovski retailers a global and full warranty covering manufacturing and material defects under normal use for a period of two years, beginning with the date of purchase.

Is there any fake Swarovski?

SWAROVSKI isn’t made from sterling silver so there’s no hallmark. SWAROVSKI will always come with official packaging and an authenticity card. A genuine SWAROVSKI item will be flawless so when you look inside the crystal, you will not see any bubbles. If you do see a bubble, the item is definitely a fake.

Does Swarovski use lead?

The actual product is a form of man-made glass, with a 32% concentration of lead. Although lead is a toxic substance, wearing lead glass jewelry is not harmful to the human body. In fact, the presence of lead is what gives Swarovski crystals the extra sparkle and brilliance.

Is all Swarovski crystal marked?

All genuine Swarovski products from 1989 onward feature the laser-etched Swarovski Swan logo. Before this, pieces might have had a different logo and in some cases might be barely visible and very hard to detect.

What are line imperfections in crystals?

Line imperfections or defects in crystalline solids are defects that cause lattice distortion centered around a line. The main two types of dislocations are edge dislocations and screw dislocation, a combination of these two gives the mixed dislocations.

What is line defect?

When defect in crystal is centered around a line or the lattice distortion is centered around a line then the type of defect generated is called line defect. Few reasons of formation of line defects are solidification of solid crystal, plastic deformation of crystals and vacancy condensation.

What are point defects?

Point defects are localized disruptions in otherwise perfect atomic or ionic arrangements in crystal structure. These imperfection may be introduced by movement of atoms or ions. This is the simplest point defect. In this system, an atom is missing from its regular atomic site.

What are the different types of crystal dislocations?

There are two basic types of dislocations, the edge dislocation and the screw dislocation. Mixed dislocations, combining aspects of both types, are also common. It is important to note that dislocations cannot end inside a crystal. They must end at a crystal edge or other dislocation, or they must close back on themselves.