This necklace features extraordinarily rare and extraordinarily beautiful vintage Swarovski heliotrope crystals. These fabulous 10 mm margaritas, shaped like snowflakes or flowers (depending on whether you're a winter or a summer person :-)), are fundamentally rivoli crystals with scalloped edges. They come to a central point both front and back, and have facets radiating out like rays from the centers. This type of faceting gives greater depth and sparkle to a crystal than any other, in my opinion. I think that margaritas are one of the greatest designs created by Swarovski. The combination of this marvelous design with the stunning effect color heliotrope makes for truly special crystals. Heliotrope is a Swarovski effect color that flashes an unbelievably rich purple, with deep aqua highlights. These crystals are dazzling. I alternated them with vintage Swarovski round flattened faceted bermuda blue crystals, spacing the beads with golden glass seed beads. Signed RLN. Price: $175