What is the difference between Swarovski, BLINQ and zirconia tooth gems?

Swarovski, BLINQ and zirconia tooth gems can all be used for professional tooth gem applications, but they differ in material, sparkle, quality and price.

Swarovski tooth gems

Swarovski tooth gems are original Swarovski crystals, known for their precise cutting, clarity and strong, long-lasting sparkle. They are available in many colours, sizes and shapes.

Swarovski is generally the preferred option when you want a premium crystal appearance and maximum sparkle.

BLINQ tooth gems

BLINQ is our own tooth gem brand. We developed the collection as an affordable professional alternative with a wide range of colours, sizes and shapes.

BLINQ crystals look beautiful and are highly suitable for professional applications, although some colours and designs may have a slightly less intense sparkle and may lose some brilliance sooner than Swarovski crystals. Swarovski also generally offers a more refined cut and light reflection.

BLINQ is more competitively priced, making it an excellent option for professionals who want to keep a large variety of colours and shapes in stock.

Zirconia tooth gems

Our zirconia tooth gems are laboratory-manufactured stones with a very bright, diamond-like appearance. Zirconia, also known as cubic zirconia, is technically not a real diamond but is manufactured to reproduce the clarity and brilliance associated with diamonds.

Its clarity, hardness and faceting give zirconia tooth gems a particularly luxurious appearance and a different light effect from traditional crystals.

X-treme Smile offers zirconia tooth gems individually, making them ideal for a more luxurious, exclusive or diamond-like tooth gem.

Which should you choose?

In short:

• Swarovski: premium crystal quality, refined cutting and long-lasting sparkle.
• BLINQ: our own brand, wide choice and attractive pricing; sparkle may be slightly less intense and long-lasting than Swarovski.
• Zirconia: laboratory-manufactured stone with a luxurious, diamond-like appearance and strong brilliance.

The best choice depends on the desired look, colour, shape, size and your client's budget.