http://cs.beadstylemag.com/bdscs/blogs/beadstyle/archive/tags/Xilion/default.aspxTags: XilionenCommunityServer 2007 SP2 (Build: 20611.960)http://cs.beadstylemag.com/bdscs/blogs/beadstyle/archive/2009/06/17/new-xilion-bead.aspxWed, 17 Jun 2009 15:48:00 GMT803572a3-8e1e-42ec-b9e4-242e68419880:61645Cathy Jakicic0http://cs.beadstylemag.com/bdscs/blogs/beadstyle/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=61645http://cs.beadstylemag.com/bdscs/blogs/beadstyle/archive/2009/06/17/new-xilion-bead.aspx#comments<p><a href="http://cs.beadstylemag.com/bdscs/blogs/beadstyle/0XIL.JPG"><img src="http://cs.beadstylemag.com/bdscs/blogs/beadstyle/0XIL.JPG" border="0" height="367" width="490" alt="" /></a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Though there’s been buzz about this for awhile, the official press release arrived this week about the new Crystallized – Swarovski Elements Xilion bead.<br /><br />Called an enhancement of the popular bicone shape (5301), the Xilion (5328) has more facets and a hole with rounded edges to “amplify sparkle” and protect threads. </p><p>&nbsp;According to the release, the Xilion’s “harmonious design and dimensions make possible beautiful combinations with its predecessor, the bi-cone bead 5301.”<br />Good news for bicone fans, especially those with a stash. More good news – you can call your bicones ”vintage” soon. That makes a sexier label for the jewelry designs you sell!<br /><br />The Xilion,which will be phased in gradually, will be available in 66 colors, 20 effects, and in sizes from 3 mm to 10 mm. The 2.5 mm bicone will still be available.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;</p><img src="http://cs.beadstylemag.com/bdscs/aggbug.aspx?PostID=61645" width="1" height="1">bead and button showBead&amp;Button ShowbeadingbeadsbiconecreativitycrystalsdesignDIYinspirationjewelryjewelry designersjewelry makingjewelry showsselling jewelrySwarovskivintagevintage beadsXilion