Part 1: Swarovski Elements Spring/Summer 2013 Launch - Colors and Effects

This past week Sarah and I had the pleasure of attending a private meeting in Tucson with representatives from Swarovski North America to go over their Spring/Summer 2013 launch. Only twice a year does Swarovski debut new colors, effects, sizes, and styles; and we look forward to this time with great anticipation. In Part 1 of our launch report, we are very excited to share with you what new colors you will soon be able to incorporate into your designs.

Rose Peach Crystal

Rose Peach is the new stone color and we love it! Swarovski describes it beautifully as "a soft peach to pink tone that evokes cherry blossoms in spring and English roses in late summer to create a sense of something bold, yet subtly romantic and always elegant." In person, the color comes across rich and intense. It would look great paired with bronzes and brasses for a vintage look yet could just as easily be matched with silver or gold for more modern designs. The versatility of this color is going to make it an instant staple in your design box.

Crystal Luminous Green

Also new this season is the effect Crystal Luminous Green. Being a huge fan of greens, this color has my mind already popping with ideas. It is a subtle green with shimmering hints of violet. If I had to choose one word to describe it, it would be "fresh." It is light and airy, not overpowering, and delightfully clean in nature. Crystal Luminous Green would look stunning matched with Crystal Golden Shadow, Light Amethyst, and the new Rose Peach.

Crystal Rose Peach Pearl

Looking beautiful paired with the new crystal color Rose Peach is the new Crystal Rose Peach Pearl. It has a warm luster and softness about it that will work well when used with other pearl colors and crystals. The color itself has a nostalgic vintage feel and would meld harmoniously with the natural brass designs put out by Vintaj as well as highly detailed designs by TierraCast. With Spring and Summer weddings just around the corner, the Crystal Rose Peach Pearl is sure to be a favorite of brides and bridesmaids.

Crystal Pearl Gemcolors

Crystal Pearl Gemcolors are a fun way to add a solid pop of color to your designs. These feature a shiny solid opaque surface and look yummy enough to eat! To accent the Crystal Coral Pearl color we already offer, we are bringing in Crystal Jade Pearl and Crystal Turquoise Pearl. I envision strolling along the beach on a Mediterranean island when looking at these fabulous resort inspired colors. Speaking of resort wear, they will blend very well Beadelle's Resort Collection Pave beads.

Burgundy-Blue Zircon Blend

If you love the look of two colors blending together within a single bead to add organic interest, then look no further than the new Burgundy-Blue Zircon blend and Fern Green-Topaz Blend. Burgundy-Blue Zircon is exotic and mysterious, rich and deep. This blend would look great with modern designs, even to the point of creating a sharp contrast by pairing it with bright sterling silver.

Fern Green-Topaz Blend

Conversely, the new Fern Green-Topaz blend would look great with golds and earth tones. Swarovski shares that it "evokes the meditative tranquility of a secluded woodland at dusk. Perfectly in tune with eco-oriented and tribal looks." However you choose to use them, these two new blends offer great design possibilities.

Tomorrow we will describe all the new shapes, styles, and sizes these beautiful colors and effects will be available in. Check our blog tomorrow for Part 2 of the Swarovski Spring/Summer 2013 launch!

-Julie