{"product_id":"teardrop-crystal-nail-gems-5-x-8-mm-packs","title":"Teardrop Crystal Nail Gems, 5.5 x 8 mm Flatback, Packs of 3, 6 or 9","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeardrop gems are the shape that makes a manicure look designed: a single stone pointing up from the cuticle, a row along a French line, a cluster that reads like petals. These faceted glass teardrops are about 5.5 x 8 mm with a flat back, large enough to be seen from across a table and small enough to sit on a short nail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bag holds 100 pieces of one color. Packs are built as trios, a rainbow six and a nine-bag studio set, so you get colors that work together instead of guessing from a 40-color chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in each pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bag holds 100 gems of one color. Gel, top coat, glue and a pick-up tool are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastel Trio: three bags of Pink, Light Blue and Light Green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJewel Trio: three bags of Dark Blue, Dark Green and Siam Red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAB Sparkle Trio: three bags of AB, Aurora and Champagne AB, clear gems with a rainbow surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainbow Six: six bags, the Pastel and Jewel trios together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio Nine: nine bags, the Pastel, Jewel and AB trios together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners: teardrops are easy to place because the point shows you which way they face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyists: build flower and petal shapes by arranging teardrops around a round center stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNail artists: a nine-color studio set covers most client color requests for statement nails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to set them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCure your color gel and apply a small dot of gel or rhinestone glue where the gem will sit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick up a teardrop with a wax pencil or tweezers and place it flat side down with the point toward the cuticle or the tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress gently, then cure if you used gel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal the edges with a thin line of top coat, avoiding the top of the gem so the facets keep their shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are decorative gems for nails and craft work. Colors on screen can differ slightly from the bag, and AB finishes show different colors with the light. Some photos in the gallery show gems on display tips; the tips are not included. Gems have a flat back and are meant to be glued or set in gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clear-nail-rhinestones-2400-pieces-1-5-4-mm-flatback\"\u003eNail Rhinestones, 2400 Pieces, 1.5-4 mm Flatback Glass Gems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silicone-nail-art-brush-set\"\u003eSilicone Nail Art Brush Set, 5 Shaped Tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big are the gems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe size is about 5.5 x 8 mm, a teardrop shape with a flat back. On a short nail one gem is a statement stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many gems come in each bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bag holds 100 pieces of one color, so a trio gives you 300 gems and the Studio Nine gives you 900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the gems made of glass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, they are faceted glass with a flat back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is AB?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAB stands for aurora borealis, a coating that gives clear gems a rainbow sheen that changes with the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make them stay on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet them in gel or rhinestone glue, press gently and seal around the edges with top coat. 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