| The magic of Swarovski crystal is ever fresh | | | | from 10 gross to 1/2 gross in branded and |
| and has an immeasurable appeal. The bright | | | | sealed envelopes. The latest Swarovski bulk |
| sparkle of a crystal has always been a source | | | | packages are sealed with an authentic silver |
| of fascination for many. Swarovski has a | | | | toned hologram that says "CRYSTALLIZED." |
| world wide presence and the crystals it | | | | |
| produces and launches are of very high | | | | 3. Swarovski crystals are always perfectly |
| quality in a wide range of styles, designs | | | | uniform. Owing to the machine cut, each |
| and directions. Crystals manufactured as per | | | | crystal is the same. Look for the height, |
| contemporary trends are consistently | | | | slope and width which should be consistent. |
| translated into product lines such as | | | | Imitations being hand polished, they will not |
| watches, jewelry, gift items, accessories, | | | | have the same uniform cut and the size and |
| home decor products and collectible figurines | | | | dimensions may vary from bead to bead. |
| with many new innovations and novelties every | | | | |
| year. Swarovski, the world's leading | | | | 4. Swarovski's machinery is specialized and |
| manufacturer of cut crystal was founded by | | | | its crystals are precisely cut. All |
| Daniel Swarovski. | | | | dimensions of a range of crystals are |
| | | | analyzed for light and reflective properties, |
| The success story of Swarovski is a hundred | | | | modeled in 3D on a computer and the complex |
| years old. However, the success story began | | | | algorithms are then fed into the cutting |
| in 1976 when Swarovski launched its sparkling | | | | machinery after being optimized. This |
| animal figurines which became the most sought | | | | complicated processes and sophisticated |
| after in a very minimal time. As a result, a | | | | machinery in addition to the special |
| Swarovski collectors' society was formed in | | | | compounding gives the Swarovski crystals |
| 1987 representing about 500,000 members | | | | their unique and fascinating brightness. |
| representing about 30 countries across the | | | | |
| globe. This society provides a common | | | | 5. Similar to diamond faceting, Swarovski |
| platform to crystal enthusiasts all over the | | | | complex machinery facilitates each of its |
| world. It also facilitates collectors to come | | | | crystal to have its facet pointing up and |
| together and enjoy exclusive privileges like | | | | meet exactly at the same point. No wonder a |
| access to annual limited editions of | | | | Swarovski crystal shines like a diamond. |
| specially produced collectors' items and | | | | |
| exchanging experiences. Swarovski supports | | | | 6. Swarovski crystals always have a uniform |
| this society by organizing special events, | | | | surface luster and have no scratches. Most |
| meetings and trips. The society also launches | | | | imitations scratches and swirl marks. |
| its own "numbered edition pieces" - Eagle in | | | | |
| 1995, Peacock in 1998, Wild Horses in 2001 | | | | 7. A Swarovski crystal comes without any |
| and the Bull in 2004. Swarovski releases a | | | | bubbles in it. When you hold a crystal |
| limited edition masterpiece every three years | | | | against light and find bubbles in it, be |
| and normally number about 10,000. | | | | assured it is an imitation. |
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| Swarovski crystal components are regarded as | | | | 8. Due to the use of special glass compounds, |
| the best machine cut and polished crystal | | | | a Swarovski crystal will always sparkle |
| beads in the world made through high quality | | | | brighter than an imitation. Compare and check |
| processes. However, the demand for luxury | | | | for yourself. |
| items unfortunately creates many imitators. | | | | |
| The imitators and their products are strewn | | | | Always buy from reputed retailers and |
| all over the Internet and can be seen at | | | | authentic Swarovski distributors. Be aware |
| every bead show. Swarovski creates crystals | | | | that many a retailers also display Swarovski |
| with a custom made special compound that | | | | (Swan) logo illegally. This swan logo is not |
| imitators have failed to duplicate. This | | | | to be used by Swarovski for selling beads or |
| compound adds to the incredible brilliance of | | | | crystal components. It is only used for the |
| Swarovski crystals. The intricate and | | | | Swarovski jewelry and gift line. |
| delicate color palette is another property | | | | |
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