Swarovski beads are made in a factory in Wattens, Austria. Swarovski crystal beads are created using a formula perfected by Daniel Swarovski and his three sons at the turn of the 20th century. All Swarovski crystal beads are fired using a combination of quartz sand and natural minerals, then cooled slowly to avoid causing stress to the crystals. The high percentage of lead in all Swarovski crystal beads (32% compared to competitors 24%) as well as the secret manufacturing process produces high quality Swarovski crystal beads with a diamond like brilliance
| Month | Birthstone | |
| January | Garnet | |
| February | Amethyst | |
| March | Aquamarine | |
| April | Diamond | |
| May | Emerald | |
| June | Pearl | |
| July | Ruby | |
| August | Peridot | |
| September | Sapphire | |
| October | Opal | |
| November | Citrine | |
| December | Blue Topaz |