Imitation Korean

Our Imitation Korean Rhinestones are a great alternative to our Korean stones. They are made from glass, not acrylic, and have a strong glue backing that will ensure they are held into the garment wash after wash. They are cheaper because they are made in China with Korean equipment and have a 1–2% damage allowance. We sell them by the full bag to give our customers the best value.

That damage allowance is the whole trade, and it is already priced in: on high-volume work, this is the best cost per usable stone in the catalogue. It is still glass, so it still refracts properly — the compromise is quality control, not material.

If a job cannot tolerate any rejects, buy Korean instead. For a comparison across every tier we carry, see the material buying guide.