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Swarovski's world headquarters and factory are located in Wattens, Austria. In
September 2015, the company opened another manufacturing facility in Subotica, Serbia,
and since 2017, more and more crystal products are labeled "Made in Serbia" on the
packaging.
Ingredients used in manufacturing the crystal consist mainly of natural minerals like
quartz sand, soda, and potash. The mixture is fired to a molten state, then cooled slowly
to avoid stress and inclusions. Out of the coloring, cutting, and coating stages, a crystal
design takes shape. Various parts of an object are joined together using a special glue
that doesn't yellow with age. This ensures that the joints don't become visible
over time, and the crystal piece remains clear indefinitely.
Crystal and glass collectibles usually lose most or all of their value when not mint.
However, some condition issues such as parts coming loose or very small chips may sometimes
be repaired with little or no adverse effect on value, as long as the work is done by
a professional. Do-it-yourself repairs, including "simple" glue jobs, are possibly
the worst thing anyone can do to a collectible. If repair services are not available from
Swarovski, independent glassware and crystal restorers are an excellent option for gluing
back pieces that have come apart. For seriously damaged items, either chipped or broken,
professional restorers may be able to replace broken parts or grind down the crystal to
essentially remove the chip mark. Keep in mind the nature and location of the damage as
well as the piece's design and size may make the repair impossible or too expensive to
be worthwhile.
So-called "fair market values" reflect how much collectors are willing to pay for a
piece at a given time. I don't list any prices on these pages because my primary intent is
to showcase the beauty of Swarovski crystal. If any of my photos show up on sites like
eBay as part of an item description, what you see in the picture is NOT the
advertised object and I am NOT the seller. Please exercise caution when you're looking
to buy.
Swarovski decorative product ranges include Home Accessories, Silver Crystal, Jewelry, and the
high-end Daniel Swarovski Objects. At the start of 2013, the company re-structured their crystal
figurine collections into new product groups: Symbols, Characters, Nature, and Art & Statement.
Other than the Annual Edition Christmas Ornaments, which are now part of the Seasonal Symbols
Collection, this website does not cover the Symbols or Characters figurines.
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Swarovski periodically conducts surveys requesting collector feedback, but not input, on crystal
design ideas. If I could make a wish, I would wish for a radical departure from past concepts, as
spectacular as they are. Animal action scenes that tell a story would open an entirely new world of
possibilities in crystal. I have no doubt Swarovski could achieve truly sensational designs like two
rams charging at each other, a predator chasing prey, or an otter swimming after fish, done in a manner
similar to the Wonders of the Sea Annual Editions. The greatest difficulty may be to keep such
statement pieces at a price point that is not downright prohibitive.
In a 2007 online survey, I submitted a few ambitious ideas for future crystal creations that I hope
will materialize someday:
Water and Grace or Winged Vision Swan splash landing with spread wings
Running Start Swan straining forward on water takeoff
A Whisker Away Lynx leaping after a duck or a hare
Cutting Corners Gazelle's evasive maneuver with cheetah in pursuit
Shimmering Feathers A series on birds performing their courtship dance
Captive Audience Female birds as companion pieces to Shimmering Feathers
Home Accessories Mother Nature, Contemporary Nature
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Green Macaw |
Red Cockatoo |
Toucan |
Green Rosella |
Blue Parrots |
Pink Cockatoos |
Lovebirds |
Rainbow Lorikeet |
Macaws |
Bee-eaters |
Lilac-breasted Rollers |
Kingfishers |
Flamingo |
Woodpeckers |
Roller |
Hummingbird |
Blue Jays |
Kingfishers |
Mandarin Ducks
Topaz |
Green Magpie |
Gouldian Finches |
Hummingbird |
Taiwan Blue Magpie |
Toucan |
Anthias Fish Trio |
Anthias Fish |
Surgeonfish |
Batfish |
Butterflyfish |
Seahorses |
Sea Goldies |
Pearl Oyster |
Trumpet Triton |
Nautilus |
Ark Shell |
French Angelfish |
Emperor Angelfish |
Doctorfish |
Nanuc Polar Bear |
Walrus |
Dolphins |
Panther |
Lion, Golden Shadow |
Bull |
Bear |
Swan |
Swan, Jet |
Elephant, Light Sand |
Rhinoceros |
Tiger |
Bull
|
Jaguar, Jet
|
Elephant Bull
|
Kudu |
Gazelle
Looking Right |
Gazelle
Looking Left |
Vaso Piccolo |
Posacenere |
Petit Vase |
Euclid
Caviar Bowl |
Shiva Box
|
Colorado Bowl
|
Apollo Bowl
|
Astro Box
|
Wa Bowl |
Toh Vase |
Star
Candleholder |
Waterlily Candleholder
medium |
Waterlily Candleholder
small |
Waterlily Candleholder
large |
Solaris
Candleholder |
Comet
Candleholder |
Candleholder, large
with Flowers |
Neoclassic
Candleholder, small |
Blue Flower
Candleholder |
Chaton, large |
Chaton, small |
Chess Set,
glass board |
Bunch of Grapes |
Giant Pineapple |
Giant Tortoise |
Giant Bear |
Giant Owl |
Giant Chaton |
Maxi Swan |
Maxi Dolphin |
Chaton |
Noble Dragon, large |
Four Noble Plants
|
Singing Cranes |
Butterfly on Flowers |
Tulips |
Forget-me-not |
Lily |
Red Rose |
Orchids |
Waterlily
Rosaline |
Waterlily
Blue Violet |
Red Hibiscus
|
Dambulla |
Deoli |
Darany |
Daeni |
Domoni |
Dalmally |
Dindori |
Dorora |
Dacali |
Damboa |
Dillia |
Dalisa |
Damarys |
Dacea |
Dellaria |
Darigold |
Drina |
Deoria |
Danuba |
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The name Silver Crystal was coined in the mid- to late 1980's by a Swarovski craftsman who commented
on "the silvery glow created by the object's spectral brilliance" when holding up a finished,
faceted piece to the light. The crystal contains no trace of silver. A team of about 10 designers contribute
regularly to the Silver Crystal range.
Lute |
Harp |
Grand Piano
with Stool |
Violin
|
Saxophone |
Apple |
Pear |
Pineapple, large |
Pineapple, gold |
Pineapple, rhodium |
Grapes, medium
|
Grapes, small
|
The Rose
|
The Orchid, yellow
|
The Orchid, pink
|
Maxi Flower
Arrangement |
Waterlily, large |
Waterlily, small |
Orchid Blossom |
Orchids |
Four-Leaf
Clover |
A Dozen Pink Roses |
Rose Blossom
|
Roses
|
Lily
|
Dahlia |
Peony |
Hummingbird |
Snail on Vine Leaf |
Mare |
Stallion |
Foals |
Stallion |
Horse |
Stallion |
Siamese Fighting Fish |
Siamese
Fighting Fish, red |
Siamese
Fighting Fish, green |
Baby
Sea Turtles |
School of Fish
|
Lion Fish
|
Blowfish
small and mini |
Shell with Pearl |
South Sea Shell |
Butterfly Fish |
Three
South Sea Fish |
Crab
miniature |
Baby Shark
|
Dolphin |
Baby Dolphin |
Longnose
Butterfly Fish |
Hermit Crab |
Miniature Goldfish
|
Sea Horses |
Baby
Sea Lion |
Mother Sea Lion |
Puffins
|
Walrus
|
Polar Bear |
Orca |
Seal, large
|
Penguin, large |
Penguin, mini |
Baby Penguins
(set of 3) |
Owl, large |
Owl, big |
Mushrooms or
Miniature Toadstool |
Fox |
Fox, mini
sitting, running |
Fawn |
Doe |
Marmot |
Grizzly |
Grizzly Cub |
Stag |
Ibex |
Rabbit, mini |
Mother Rabbit |
Butterfly, large |
Hedgehog,
medium |
Hedgehog,
small |
Sparrow
|
Rooster, mini |
Hen, mini |
Chicks, mini
(set of 3) |
Mother Goose
Gosling Dick, Harry |
Mother Goose
Gosling Tom |
Cockerel
Hen |
Rooster |
Swan, large |
Ducks
large, medium |
Drake, mini |
Duck, swimming |
Duck, standing |
Mallard |
Frog |
Bird Bath |
Dove |
Bald Eagle |
Baby Lovebirds |
Toucan |
Cockatoo |
Parrot
|
Malachite
Kingfishers |
Budgies |
Cockatoos |
Hoopoes |
Mandarin Ducks |
Silver Heron |
Flamingo |
Spoonbill |
Miniature
Alligator |
Swan |
Swallows |
Turtledoves
|
Turtledoves
|
Sparkling Swan |
Graceful Swan |
Eagle |
Falcon Head, small |
Koala |
Mother Kangaroo
with Baby |
Tiger |
Cobra |
Hippopotamus
large |
Rhinoceros
large |
Cheetah |
Leopard |
Baby Giraffe |
Giraffe |
Mother Elephant |
Little Elephant |
Gnu |
Zebra |
Jaguar
Crystal Golden Shine |
Camel |
Arabian Stallion |
White Stallion |
Dragon |
Unicorn |
Santa María |
Sailboat |
Sailing Legend |
Locomotive |
Wagon Carriage |
Tender Car
Petrol Wagon |
Tipping Wagon |
Tank Wagon |
Oldtimer
Automobile |
Aeroplane
|
Ballerina |
Young Ballerina |
Rocking Horse |
Bear, large |
Bear, small |
Birds' Nest |
Flowering Cactus |
Sweet Heart
|
Sweet Heart
Jewel Box |
Treasure Box
Oval/Flower |
Treasure Box
Round/Butterfly |
Blue Flower
Jewel Box |
Vase |
Table Bell, medium |
Solaris Table Bell |
Oriental Flacon |
Rose Flacon |
Napoleon Flacon |
One Ton Paperweight |
Eiffel Tower |
Tower of Pisa |
Statue of Liberty |
Taj Mahal |
Temple of Heaven |
Big Ben Tower |
The Swarovski Crystal Society and SCS Annual Editions were started in 1987. Each Annual Edition
conformed to a "theme" that spanned three years. Since 2011, Swarovski has suspended the
trilogy concept and come out with Independent Annual Editions.
Caring and Sharing
1987 - 1989 |
The Lovebirds |
The Woodpeckers |
The Turtledoves |
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Mother and Child
1990 - 1992 |
The Dolphins |
The Seals |
The Whales |
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Inspiration Africa
1993 - 1995 |
The Elephant |
The Kudu |
The Lion |
|
Fabulous Creatures
1996 - 1998 |
The Unicorn |
The Dragon |
The Pegasus |
|
Masquerade
1999 - 2001 |
Pierrot |
Columbine |
Harlequin |
|
Magic of Dance
2002 - 2004 |
Isadora |
Antonio |
Anna |
|
Wonders of the Sea
2005 - 2007 |
Harmony |
Eternity |
Community |
SCS trilogy gift
Blue Tang Fish |
Endangered Wildlife
2008 - 2010 |
Pandas |
Gorillas |
Tiger |
SCS trilogy gift
Tiger Cub
standing |
Independent
Annual Editions |
Polar Bear Siku
2011 |
Whale Paikea
2012 |
Elephant Cinta
2013 |
Loyalty gift 2013
SCS Peacock |
Independent
Annual Editions |
Horse Esperanza
2014 |
Peacock Arya
2015 |
Lion Akili
2016 |
Loyalty gift 2016
SCS Lion Cub |
Independent
Annual Editions |
Bear Arcadia
2017 |
Giraffe Mudiwa
2018 |
Amur Leopard Sofia
2019 |
Stag Alexander
2020 |
Elegance of Africa |
Zebra Amai
2021 |
Elephant Fayola
2022 |
Cheetah Mehira
2023 |
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The Eagle was the first Numbered Limited Edition, released in 1995. The Peacock
followed in 1998 and the Wild Horses in 2001. Although the edition size of 10,000 worldwide
is extremely large, the quality and artistry of the designs have made them very successful. The
level of interest from collectors seems to have dropped significantly for the more recent editions,
undoubtedly due to the economic recession of the mid- to late 2000's and, to some degree, market
saturation.
The Black Bull, issued in 2005, is the first Limited Designer Edition. The opaque, jet
black color is rarely matched by other crystal manufacturers and gives the piece a dramatic effect
that makes it especially desirable, despite the fact the very same design in clear crystal the
Bull was released the previous year. Designer Adi Stocker hand-signed every
Black Bull in the edition of 1,000.
The Eagle |
The Peacock |
Wild Horses |
The Bull |
The Elephant |
The Rhinoceros |
The Bald Eagle |
The Black Bull
|
Black
Panther |
Panther
Orange Shine |
XMas Snowflake
Ltd Edition 2012 |
The
Black Stallion |
Pair of Eagles |
The Leopard |
The Lion |
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Moonlight |
The Commemorative Editions are limited to the year they are issued. Anton
Hirzinger's Centenary Swan marked the Swarovski 100-year anniversary in 1995 and
the Crystal Planet was the Millennium Edition. The Anniversary Editions of the
Crystal Society, or SCS Jubilee Editions, are issued once every five years, beginning with Gabriele
Stamey's Birthday Cake in 1992.
The Birthday Cake |
The Squirrel |
The Vase of Roses |
The Collector |
SCS Dragon |
SCS Swans |
Elephant Zena
|
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Centenary Swan
|
Crystal Planet
|
25th Anniversary
Ornament |
|
Panda Cub |
Gorilla Cub |
Tiger Cub sitting |
Polar Bear Cubs |
Young Whale |
Young Elephant |
Foal |
Hyacinth Macaws |
Peacock Flower |
White Peacock |
Lion Mother |
Bear Cubs |
Giraffe Baby |
Gazelle |
Amur Leopard Cubs |
Gray Wolf |
Doe |
Fawn |
Edelweiss |
Zebra Baby |
Crane |
Elephant Baby |
Cheetah Baby |
Ostrich |
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Gecko |
Blue Dart Frog |
Galapagos Tortoise |
Arctic Hare |
Baby Seal |
Butterfly |
Dragonfly |
SCS Swan
120 Years of Innovation |
Baby
Crocodile |
Bumblebee
on Flower |
Ermine |
Marmot |
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SCS Ornament
2009 |
SCS Ornament
2010 |
SCS Ornament
2011 |
SCS Ornament
2012 |
SCS Ornament
2013 |
SCS Ornament
2014 |
SCS Ornament
2015 |
SCS Ornament
2016 |
SCS Ornament
2017 |
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There are several Ornament series produced by Swarovski. Perhaps most popular is the Annual Edition
Star and Snowflake Ornament series, which started in 1991 with the Star Christmas Ornament by
Hilde Nagler. Beginning in 2018, Swarovski stopped associating their ornaments with any particular religious
holiday.
The first annual Ball and Bell Ornaments came out in 2013 and 2015, respectively.
Star
Hilde Nagler
1991 |
Snowflake
Martin Zendron
1992 |
Star
Martin Zendron
1993 |
Snowflake
Martin Zendron
1994 |
Star
Martin Zendron
1995 |
Snowflake
Martin Zendron
1996 |
Star
Martin Zendron
1997 |
Snowflake
Martin Zendron
1998 |
Star
Martin Zendron
1999 |
Star
Heinz Tabertshofer
2000 |
Stellar Snowflake
Heinz Tabertshofer
2001 |
Stellar Snowflake
Elke Kumar
2002 |
Stellar Snowflake
Martin Zendron
2003 |
Stellar Snowflake
Edith Mair
2004 |
Star
Gabriele Stamey
2005 |
Snowflake
Anton Hirzinger
2006 |
Star
Eva Maria Ried
2007 |
Snowflake
Verena Castelein
2008 |
Star
Elke Kumar
2009 |
Snowflake
Eva Maria Ried
2010 |
Star
Keiko Arai
2011 |
Snowflake
Elisabeth Adamer
2012 |
Star
Elisabeth Adamer
2013 |
Snowflake
Verena Castelein
2014 |
Star
Verena Castelein
2015 |
Snowflake
Verena Castelein
2016 |
Star
Verena Castelein
2017 |
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Ball Ornament
Eva Maria Ried
2013 |
Ball Ornament
Verena Castelein
2014 |
Ball Ornament
Verena Castelein
2015 |
Ball Ornament
Verena Castelein
2016 |
Ball Ornament
Stefanie Nederegger
2017 |
Bell Ornament
Verena Castelein
2015 |
Bell Ornament
Verena Castelein
2016 |
Bell Ornament
Verena Castelein
2017 |
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