Swarovski Colors, Effects & Foiling Guide
This guide explains how Swarovski crystal shapes, foiling, colors, and effects are identified and presented. Use it to understand crystal views and terminology, distinguish different types of foiling and surface treatments, interpret effect codes, and compare the color and effect references shown on this page. It is intended to help you read Swarovski product descriptions more confidently and understand the visual and technical differences between available finishes.
Crystal Shape & Views
Foiling
Foiling is the process of mirror coating the reverse side of the crystals.
A silver mirror finish for XIRIUS and XILION Hotfix articles only.
A silver mirror finish that is coated with a platinum-colored protective layer of the highest quality (e.g. art. 4120). *Silver mirror coated with a platinum colored protective layer.
An aluminum mirror finish is applied using a vacuum coating process (e.g. art. 2303 Flat Back HF).
Protective layer is a transparent lacquer system that is applied over the effects. This lacquer is designed to protect the effects from scratches, fingerprints, and other damage, and also helps to prevent moisture that can lead to corrosion (e.g. perspiration) penetrating into the effect layer when jewelry is designed to incorporate crystals that are not set in casings/settings.
Effects
Vacuum Coating Effects
Vacuum coating processes on the outside of crystals produce either a special surface or a translucent effect, according to the application methods used. Please find below a list of all Swarovski effects followed by an explanation of the special vacuum coating processes.
Surface Effects
(Vacuum coating on the front side of the crystal)
| Effect code | Name |
|---|---|
| AB | Aurore Boreale |
| ANTP | Antique Pink |
| BLSH | Blue Shade |
| CAL | Comet Argent Light |
| GSHA | Golden Shadow |
| HEM | Hematite (only on Jet) |
| LTCH | Light Chrome |
| MLGLD | Metallic Light Gold |
| METSH | Metallic Sunshine |
| MOL | Moonlight |
| NIFA | Nightfall |
| PARSH | Paradise Shine |
| ROGL | Rose Gold |
| SHIM | Shimmer |
| SSHA | Silver Shade |
| TRA | Transmission |
Translucent Effects
(Vacuum coating on the reverse side of the crystal, effect shines through the transparent crystal)
| Effect code | Name |
|---|---|
| BBL | Bermuda Blue |
| HEL | Heliotrope |
| IGNIT | Ignite |
| SINI | Silver Night |
| VL | Vitrail Light |
| VM | Vitrail Medium |
| VOL | Volcano |
Crystal LacquerPRO Effects
A premium opaque varnish that is applied to the reverse side of the crystal instead of foiling, resulting in an opalescent appearance.
Crystal LacquerPRO Ignite Effects
| Effect code | Name |
|---|---|
| 001 L165I | Crystal Agave Ignite |
| 001 L111I | Crystal Dark Grey Ignite |
| 001 L166I | Crystal Denim Ignite |
| 001 L162I | Crystal Flamingo Ignite |
| 001 L164I | Crystal Linen Ignite |
| 001 L152I | Crystal Mango Ignite |
| 001 L160I | Crystal Maroon Ignite |
| 001 L171I | Crystal Orchid Ignite |
| 001 L159I | Crystal Orange Ignite |
| 001 L170I | Crystal Pine Green Ignite |
| 001 L161I | Crystal Purple Ignite |
| 001 L163I | Crystal Sky Ignite |
| 001 L168I | Crystal Soft Mint Ignite |
| 001 L167I | Crystal Soft Rose ignite |
| 001 L169I | Crystal Soft Yellow Ignite |
Crystal LacquerPRO DeLite Effects
| Effect code | Name |
|---|---|
| 001 L149D | Crystal Dusty Pink DeLite |
| 001 L106D | Crystal Ivory Cream DeLite |
| 001 L142D | Crystal Laguna DeLite |
| 001 L144D | Crystal Lavender DeLite |
| 001 L145D | Crystal Lotus Pink DeLite |
| 001 L143D | Crystal Ocean DeLite |
| 001 L146D | Crystal Orange Glow DeLite |
| 001 L110D | Crystal Royal Blue DeLite |
| 001 L107D | Crystal Royal Red DeLite |
| 001 L150D | Crystal Serene Gray DeLite |
| 001 L147D | Crystal Silky Sage DeLite |
Crystal Electric LacquerPRO Effects
Neon-inspired lacquer colors that glow under the UV-Light
| Effect code | Name |
|---|---|
| 001 L134I | Crystal Electric Blue |
| 001 L135I | Crystal Electric Green |
| 001 L136I | Crystal Electric Orange |
| 001 L137I | Crystal Electric Pink |
| 001 L148I | Crystal Electric Violet |
| 001 L139I | Crystal Electric White |
| 001 L138I | Crystal Electric Yellow |
Variations on Surface Effects
Both sides of the stone are treated with an effect (e.g. art. 5328 AB 2x).
Effects on three sides of a cube shape (e.g. art. 5601 AB B).
The effect is used in reverse. A surface effect is used like a translucent effect (e.g. art. 2303 NoHF GSHA V - Golden Shadow on resevse side).
Only a part of the stone is treated with an effect (e.g. art. 4869 CAVZ (Comet Argent Light V Z)).
Special Surface Effects
Swarovski has been able to achieve special surface effects by using special chemical and mechanical processes on the surface of the crystals.
The Matt Finish effect is achieved by performing a chemical matting process on the entire surface of the crystal. Small variations in the size of the articles may occur as a result of this chemical process.
Color & Effect Reference
The color and effect references below are not a complete list of every Swarovski option that may be available. They do not include all discontinued colors that may still remain in stock, and they may not yet include colors and effects introduced in the latest seasonal collections. For current color options and products available from eCrystalHouse, check the product catalog. You can also consult the original Swarovski color charts and other manufacturer PDF resources for additional and season-specific references.
Colors
Crystal 001 
White Opal 234 
Light Silk 261 
Silk 391 
Light Peach 362 
Rosaline 508 
Rose Water Opal 395 
Vintage Rose 319 
Blush Rose 257 
Light Rose 223 
Rose Peach 262 
Padparadscha 542 
Indian Pink 289 
Rose 209 
Fuchsia 502 
Light Siam 227 
Scarlet 276 
Indian Siam 327 
Siam 208 
Ruby 501 
Burgundy 515 
Amethyst 204 
Iris 219 
Light Amethyst 212 
Violet 371 
Provence Lavender 283 
Tanzanite 539 
Purple Velvet 277 
Light Azore 361 
Aquamarine 202 
Light Sapphire 211 
Sapphire 206 
Capri Blue 243 
Majestic Blue 296 
Cobalt 369 
Dark Indigo 288 
Montana 207 
Denim Blue 266 
Indicolite 379 
Light Turquoise 263 
Blue Zircon 229 
Erinite 360 
Chrysolite 238 
Peridot 214 
Citrus Green 337 
Fern Green 291 
Emerald 205 
Jonquil 213 
Light Topaz 226 
Sunflower 292 
Golden Topaz 1003 
Light Colorado Topaz 246 
Topaz 203 
Light Amber 1002 
Smoked Amber 1001 
Greige 284 
Black Diamond 215 
Graphite 253 
Jet 280 Effects
Crystal Moonlight 001 MOL 
Crystal Shimmer 001 SHIM 
Crystal Transmission Hotfix Transparent 001 TRA HFT 
Crystal Aurore Boreale 001 AB 
Crystal Antique Pink 001 ANTP 
Crystal Vitrail Light 001 VL 
Crystal Paradise Shine 001 PARSH 
Crystal Vitrail Medium 001 VM 
Crystal Volcano 001 VOL 
Crystal Heliotrope 001 HEL 
Crystal Bermuda Blue 001 BBL 
Crystal Blue Shade 001 BLSH 
Crystal Golden Shadow 001 GSHA 
Crystal Metallic Sunshine 001 METSH 
Crystal Rose Gold 001 ROGL 
Crystal Metallic Light Gold 001 MLGLD 
Crystal Light Chrome 001 LTCH 
Crystal Comet Argent Light 001 CAL 
Crystal Silver Shade 001 SSHA 
Crystal Silver Night 001 SINI 
Jet Hematite 280 HEM Crystal LacquerPRO Effects
Crystal LacquerPRO DeLite Effects
Crystal Ivory Cream DeLite 001 L106D 
Crystal Dusty Pink DeLite 001 L149D 
Crystal Orange Glow DeLite 001 L146D 
Crystal Lotus Pink DeLite 001 L145D 
Crystal Royal Red DeLite 001 L107D 
Crystal Lavender DeLite 001 L144D 
Crystal Ocean DeLite 001 L143D 
Crystal Royal Blue DeLite 001 L110D 
Crystal Laguna DeLite 001 L142D 
Crystal Silky Sage DeLite 001 L147D 
Crystal Serene Gray DeLite 001 L150D Crystal LacquerPRO Ignite Effects
Crystal Linen Ignite 001 L164I 
Crystal Soft Rose ignite 001 L167I 
Crystal Flamingo Ignite 001 L162I 
Crystal Orange Ignite 001 L159I 
Crystal Maroon Ignite 001 L160I 
Crystal Orchid Ignite 001 L171 
Crystal Purple Ignite 001 L161I 
Crystal Sky Ignite 001 L163I 
Crystal Denim Ignite 001 L166I 
Crystal Pine Green Ignite 001 L170I 
Crystal Agave Ignite 001 L165I 
Crystal Soft Mint Ignite 001 L168I 
Crystal Soft Yellow Ignite 001 L169I 
Crystal Mango Ignite 001 L 152I 
Crystal Dark Grey Ignite 001 L111I Crystal Electric LacquerPRO Effects
Crystal Electric White 001 L139I 
Crystal Electric Orange 001 L136I 
Crystal Electric Pink 001 L137I 
Crystal Electric Violet 001 L148I 
Crystal Electric Blue 001 L134I 
Crystal Electric Green 001 L135I 
Crystal Electric Yellow 001 L138I Shimmer Effects
White Opal Shimmer 234 SHIM 
Silk Shimmer 391 SHIM 
Rose Water Opal Shimmer 395 SHIM 
Light Rose Shimmer 223 SHIM 
Rose Shimmer 209 SHIM 
Fuchsia Shimmer 502 SHIM 
Light Siam Shimmer 227 SHIM 
Scarlet Shimmer 276 SHIM 
Siam Shimmer 208 SHIM 
Amethyst Shimmer 204 SHIM 
Light Amethyst Shimmer 212 SHIM 
Tanzanite Shimmer 539 SHIM 
Aquamarine Shimmer 202 SHIM 
Light Sapphire Shimmer 211 SHIM 
Blue Zircon Shimmer 229 SHIM 
Erinite Shimmer 360 SHIM 
Peridot Shimmer 214 SHIM 
Emerald Shimmer 205 SHIM 
Light Topaz Shimmer 226 SHIM 
Light Colorado Topaz Shimmer 246 SHIM 
Topaz Shimmer 203 SHIM 
Black Diamond Shimmer 215 SHIM 
Jet Shimmer 280 SHIM AB Effects
Light Rose Aurore Boreale 223 AB 
Rose Aurore Boreale 209 AB 
Fuchsia Aurore Boreale 502 AB 
Light Siam Aurore Boreale 227 AB 
Siam Aurore Boreale 208 AB 
Amethyst Aurore Boreale 204 AB 
Iris Aurore Boreale 219 AB2 
Violet Aurore Boreale 371 AB 
Purple Velvet Aurore Boreale 277 AB 
Aquamarine Aurore Boreale 202 AB 
Light Sapphire Aurore Boreale 211 AB 
Sapphire Aurore Boreale 206 AB 
Capri Blue Aurore Boreale 243 AB 
Blue Zircon Aurore Boreale 229 AB 
Peridot Aurore Boreale 214 AB 
Fern Green Aurore Boreale 291 AB 
Jonquil Aurore Boreale 213 AB 
Light Topaz Aurore Boreale 226 AB 
Jet Aurore Boreale 280 AB Ignite Effects
Crystal Ignite 001 IGNIT 
Light Rose Ignite 223 IGNIT 
Scarlet Ignite 276 IGNIT 
Amethyst Ignite 204 IGNIT 
Aquamarine Ignite 202 IGNIT 
Emerald Ignite 205 IGNIT 
Light Colorado Topaz Ignite 246 IGNIT Nightfall Effects
Siam Nightfall 208 NIFA 
Capri Blue Nightfall 243 NIFA 
Emerald Nightfall 205 NIFA 
Graphite Nightfall 253 NIFA Cabochons
Crystal White Pearl 001 650 
Crystal Nacre 001 191 
Crystal Creampearl 001 291 
Crystal Golden Shadow 001 GSHA 
Crystal Rosaline Pearl 001 294 
Crystal Dark Grey Pearl 001 617 
Jet 280 
Jet Hematite 280 HEM Rimmed Flat Backs
Jet Light Chrome Z 280 LTCHZ