Navette, Marquise or Micro Navette tooth gems?

Looking for an elongated shape for your tooth gem applications? Swarovski’s Navette and Marquise are both 4 mm long, but the Marquise is slightly narrower and a little thicker. Radiosa Crystals’ Micro Navette is 3 mm long and 1.5 mm wide. Viewed face-on, it’s the most compact of the three.

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How the three styles measure up

The first measurement is the length from tip to tip, followed by the width at the widest point. Thickness is listed separately.

• Swarovski Navette · 4 × 2 mm, 0.8 mm thick, pack of 10.
• Swarovski Marquise · 4 × 1.8 mm, 1 mm thick, pack of 10.
• Radiosa Crystals Micro Navette Zircon · 3 × 1.5 mm, pack of 10. The product page does not specify thickness.

Choose by the gem’s role in the design

For a centrepiece

If you want a slightly wider outline while keeping the length at 4 mm, start with the Navette. If you want the same length with a slimmer outline viewed face-on, compare it with the Marquise. Show clients both in Crystal so they can compare the outlines in a similar colour.

For a detail around a centrepiece

When sketching a floral design, for example, draw a Navette in the centre and a Micro Navette on either side. The two smaller gems echo the pointed outline of the centrepiece while taking up less room in the sketch than two 4 mm Navettes. For more shapes, see our guide to butterfly, star and heart designs.

Plan your order from a sketch

Draw all three outlines on paper to the listed dimensions and put them side by side. Write the style and shade beneath each shape. “Crystal” here is a shade available in all three sizes.

Count the pieces you need by style and colour. If your design calls for four Crystal Micro Navettes, a pack of ten gives you enough for two full designs, with two pieces left over. Use that calculation as a starting point for your order, based on how many designs you plan to make.

The limits of comparing dimensions

Use your sketch to discuss the look with your clients and plan your stock. Dimensions alone cannot tell you whether application is suitable for a particular tooth or how long the gem will stay in place. If the client has pain, a damaged tooth or any doubt about the surface, postpone application and refer them to a dentist. The American Dental Association advises against cosmetic tooth gems because of the risks to oral health.

Frequently asked questions

Are Navette and Marquise the same size?

The two Swarovski styles compared here are the same length. The Marquise is 0.2 mm narrower and 0.2 mm thicker.

Does the word “Micro” tell me whether it’s the same size?

The name alone doesn’t give you the dimensions. To find the size shown here, check the Radiosa Crystals style and the 3 × 1.5 mm dimensions on the product page.

Build your selection of shapes

Start with the shade you plan to offer and compare the outlines on your sketch. Then browse our shaped tooth gems to round out your order with the styles you need for your designs.