Category AI Visibility Report
Rhinestones AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈6,480
Est. AI queries / month
8
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 8 buyer topics in Rhinestones across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 6,480 AI queries per month.
- Preciosa leads the AI shelf with 30.2% of brand mentions, followed by Swarovski (15.3%) and Be Createful (7.1%). The top three hold 52.6% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “rhinestone kits” (top keyword “rhinestone kit”, ~2,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (39.5% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preciosa | 739 | 30.2% |
| 2 | Swarovski | 376 | 15.3% |
| 3 | Be Createful | 175 | 7.1% |
| 4 | Crystal Lane | 85 | 3.5% |
| 5 | HALF Magic | 84 | 3.4% |
| 6 | Beadsland | 79 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Planet Rhinestone | 58 | 2.4% |
| 8 | ThreadArt | 50 | 2% |
| 9 | ColourPop | 38 | 1.6% |
| 10 | Serenity | 36 | 1.5% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| rhinestone kits | ≈3,241 | rhinestone kit | 2,900 |
| sew on rhinestones | ≈3,239 | sewing on rhinestones | 1,000 |
| face rhinestones | — | eye rhinestones | 6,600 |
| hotfix rhinestones | — | rhinestones hotfix | 3,600 |
| beaded rhinestones | — | rhinestone beads | 1,900 |
| glue on rhinestones | — | glue on rhinestones | 4,400 |
| rhinestones for shoes | — | rhinestones for sandals | 3,600 |
| nail rhinestones | — | nail gems | 12,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 204 | 39.5% |
| bluestreakcrystals.com | 118 | 22.9% |
| rhinestonesu.com | 44 | 8.5% |
| crystalparade.co.uk | 28 | 5.4% |
| ulta.com | 24 | 4.7% |
| becreateful.com | 12 | 2.3% |
| rhinestoneguy.com | 10 | 1.9% |
| sparklybelly.com | 10 | 1.9% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for rhinestones?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Preciosa (30.2%), Swarovski (15.3%), Be Createful (7.1%), Crystal Lane (3.5%), HALF Magic (3.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about rhinestones?
GEOly estimates ~6,480 AI queries per month in this category across 8 buyer topics, led by “rhinestone kits”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for rhinestones?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, bluestreakcrystals.com, rhinestonesu.com, crystalparade.co.uk, ulta.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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