Beads Competitors

At The Michaels Companies Inc, our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com

Masters of Light Since 1895 Swarovski creates beautiful products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures, and sells the world's finest crystals, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as home décor and crystals for Automotive. Swarovski Crystal Business is represented in over 140 countries worldwide with 2,300 Swarovski boutiques complemented by selected multibrand partners and employs around 18,600 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion, and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Rio Grande, a Berkshire Hathaway company, exists to support the bench jeweler, the jewelry designer, the retail jeweler, the jewelry manufacturer and the educator. As your jewelry business grows, you can count on us to keep you profitable with innovative solutions and exemplary service. Since bench jeweler Saul Bell founded our company in 1944 on historic Route 66, we have been part of the Albuquerque, New Mexico community. Today Rio Grande is one of the jewelry industry’s largest wholesale suppliers. We manufacture, source and distribute tools and equipment, gemstones, metals, findings and more. Offering unparalleled support from our Jewelry Tech Team, educational content and programs like RioPro and Rio for Schools, we nurture businesses and support the industry’s next generation. We share your passion for jewelry. Connect with us at www.riogrande.com or give us a call at 800.545.6566.