Bijuland is a wholesale bead and craft materials supplier based in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The Crystals with Metal Base category (кристали с метална основа — kristali s metalna osnova) covers rhinestone crystal elements pre-set into metal bases for garment and costume decoration. Wholesale and retail purchase available, with shipping across Bulgaria and Europe.

Crystals with metal base (кристали с метална основа — kristali s metalna osnova) are rhinestone crystal elements that come pre-set into a small metal mounting — a cup, claw, or bezel setting — that holds the crystal in place and provides an attachment back for sewing or gluing onto fabric and other surfaces. This combined crystal-in-metal-base format is distinct from bare flat-back rhinestones (which require a separate adhesive or hotfix step) and from hotfix rhinestones (which have a heat-activated adhesive back): the metal base provides a permanent, structural frame around the crystal and a sewable edge or shank that can be needle-and-thread attached to fabric without any adhesive at all. The metal setting also visually frames the crystal — adding a metal border around the stone's perimeter that gives the embellishment the appearance of a jewellery-set stone rather than a flat rhinestone stuck to fabric. Common base types include: cup chain settings — individual crystal-in-cup units that can be linked in a continuous chain, or separated and sewn individually; claw or prong settings — metal claws grip the crystal at its girdle, leaving the table fully exposed for maximum light return, with sewing holes or a flat sewable base below; and bezel settings — a metal collar surrounds the crystal's edge, creating a smooth, seamless look. Available in gold-plated (позлатена — pozlatena) and silver-plated (посребрена — posrebren) base finishes, with crystals in clear, aurora borealis (AB), and colour variants.

Crystals with metal base are used in garment and costume decoration where the combination of crystal sparkle and a refined metal setting is required — producing an embellishment that reads as deliberately jewelled rather than simply rhinestoned. In dancewear and performance costume, claw-set crystals sewn in patterns onto bodices, skirts, and sleeves create a dramatic, light-catching crystal decoration that remains secure through the mechanical stress of performance without adhesive failure. In bridal and formal wear, bezel or cup-set crystals sewn onto gowns and veils add a refined, jewellery-quality crystal embellishment. In folk and theatrical costume, metal-framed crystals sewn in decorative patterns add both sparkle and a metallic component to the decoration. In accessories and hair decoration, individual claw-set or cup-set crystals are sewn or glued onto headbands, hair combs, and bag surfaces as individual jewelled accent elements. Bijuland ships from Plovdiv, Bulgaria and supplies costume makers, dancewear producers, bridal accessory makers, and craft supply resellers across Bulgaria and Europe.