How to Decorate with Loose Crystals

Use these fine individual crystals in the most elegant shapes to attach to the ends of our crystal chains or use them alone.  Hang some from tree branches along a pathway, hang some from centerpieces, table decorations, chairbacks, candelabras or attach them to ribbon as napkin rings.  

Favored by the Pros, our Swarovski Lead Free Crystal loose pieces make unrivaled wedding crystals for Platinum Quality events.   When you buy Swarovski crystals in full box quantities, you will receive them in the genuine, Swarovski branded box.

The extra large size loose crystals  make fantastic chuppa, mandap, gazebo and arch decoration crystals. Hang some overhead from clear monofilament chord or ribbon, attach some live orchids to the chord and you have a stunning backdrop or focal area for ceremonies. They also make wonderful favor gifts for guests after the event.
 

What Does "MM" in Crystal Descriptions Mean?

Crystals are sold in mm sizes.  MM size refers to the length of the crystal in most cases, depending on the shape of the crystal. 

For octagon shape or round shapes, the mm size given is both the width and length of the crystal.  For Teardrop shaped crystals or Almond shapes which are longer than they are wide, the mm size is referring to the longest dimension of the crystal from top to bottom.

The pink chart shown here, approximates what some common crystal millimeter sizes are similar to.  To see in front of you, what each mm size looks like, you can get a coin from your wallet or purse.  You can also look at each product description and you will see the mm size broken down into fractions of an inch.  For example, 14mm products also state that they are .55" inches.  This means that 16mm is the same as .55" on a ruler.  Look at a ruler at the 1/2" inch mark and note that 14mm is .05" of an inch larger than 1/2" an inch wide. 

If Linking Your Own Chains, How Many Crystals Will You Need?

You can estimate how many loose crystals you will need by taking out a U.S. coin in a size similar to the crystal size you choose (see pink chart above and also  the product descriptions).  Lay the coin on a standard inches ruler.  Leave a little space in between each coin, representing the connector which will hold the chain together.  When you get to 12", this is an approximation of how many crystals you will need, per 1' foot length of crystal rope or chain. 

The exact number will vary a little, depending on what size and type connector is being used, but if you use this measurment, you should have enough, no matter what link you use.  If you don't have U.S. coins, use the fractions of an ich measurement given for each crystal size in the product description.  Measure it on a ruler.