A guide to identify which Swarovski crystals match your favorite gemstones...

A few Swarovski crystal facts:
1) They are made from leaded crystal (not glass).
2) They have more facets than other crystal beads which makes them sparkle like crazy.
3) Swarovski crystals are cut with more precision then any other crystal bead.
4) They come in numerous colors and the colors are consistent from bead to bead.
5) The will never fade in color. EVER!!!

A great article to read about Swarovski crystals: The Cut Above: A History of Leaded Glass Crystal and Swarovski®

Swarovski Crystal	Natural Gemstone
Amethyst, Light Amethyst, Lilac, Violet, Purple Velvet	Amethyst
Chrysolite	Green Prasiolite
Aquamarine	Aquamarine
Light Azure, Aquamarine	Blue topaz
Indian Red	Carnelian
Emerald	Chrome Diopside
Topaz	Citrine
Crystal (clear)	Diamond
Black Diamond, Morion, Volcano	Diamond, Black
Rose	Diamond, Pink
Emerald	Emerald
Garnet	Garnet
Indian Red	Garnet, Spesartine
Tourmaline or Green Tourmaline	Green Tourmaline
Lilac, Violet	Iolite
Capri Blue	Lapis Lazuli
Jet	Onyx
Opal, Pacific Opal, Violet Opal	Opal
Fire Opal	Opal, Fire Red/Orange
Siam	Labradorite, Red
Hyacinth or Padparadscha	Padparadscha Sapphire
Peridot, Olivinem Khaki	Peridot
Rose or Light Rose	Pink Sapphire
Ruby, Siam, or Light Siam	Ruby
Ruby	Rubellite
Sapphire, Dark Sapphire, Bermuda Blue, Montana	Sapphire
Smoke Quartz or Smoke Topaz	Smoke Quartz
Tanzanite	Tanzanite
Turquoise	Turquoise