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A new era for the Bicone bead…

Bicone Article 5301

Swarovski are phasing out Article 5301 Bicone bead and introducing a new and unique XILION cut bead.

In summary; it’s the same shape as a bicone but has additional light catching qualities as there are more facets. In addition it is copy protected to eliminate fakes!  Also, it won’t be more expensive that it’s predecessor. Great news all round for CRYSTALLIZED^TM – Swarovski Elements fans everywhere.

It goes without saying that your first UK CREATE YOUR STYLE with CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements  RECOMMENDED STORE will be stocking this fabulous new bead as soon as it is made available. We will provide an image as soon as one is available.

Futher information from Swarovski detailed below…

Unique XILION brilliance and differentiated cut

After the successful launch of the XILION cut in various other product groups, CRYSTALLIZED^TM – Swarovski Elements will again extend the XILION family. From June 2^nd through September 2009 we will transition to the brilliant XILION upgrade of the 5301 Bead, represented by the new and improved article:

5328 XILION Bead

 The revolutionary XILION cut, with its alternating large and small facets, results in distinctively higher brilliance and particularly intense light reflection. In addition, this cut is differentiated from all other products on the market and copyright protected. The increased number of facets enhances the overall appearance of the bead and the rounder belt line result in improved wearing comfort of the finished design. You will benefit from the unique XILION brilliance, leading to clearer differentiation between your products and designs and those of your competitors. 

The fascinating XILION cut will be applied to all standard sizes of the bicone bead except for 2.5 mm, which is too small to be upgraded. As was the case for all other XILION products, the article number will also be changed and will now become art. 5328.

The new article will be available – without any additional price increase – in the same assortment as the existing article 5301. For application, the 5301 and 5328 XILION Bead can be combined as their dimensions and geometry are complimentary.