Ever wonder why Swarovski Hotfix Crystals are so expensive? The main reasons are Swarovski Crystal sparkling the most & the cuttings are very precise.

How about Preciosa Hotfix Crystals which claim to be the second? How about cheap imitation hotfix crystals from China?

Let’s compare them by putting them side by side. Through naked eyes, we can’t see the difference but due to its size, we can see it very clearly.

We decided to make it more dramatic by producing images with 14 times magnification. To do this, we have to set up proper equipment to capture the images.

The images below are the outcome of our set up. The crystal used are SS20 Crystal (First Image) & SS20 Crystal AB (Second Image)

Image 1 : SS20 Crystal

Image 2 : SS20 Crystal AB

You can see clearly the Swarovski sparkles the most & the cuttings are very precise. The quality of Preciosa is very good too although not as good as Swarovski. China-made imitation crystal, however, shows the worst quality in terms of the sparkle and cutting.

Being the highest quality, of course Swarovski is the most expensive crystal in the market. However, we believe Preciosa crystals are the best substitute over Swarovski and more affordable.

Both Swarovski and Preciosa crystals are available at Zianit Crystal shop.