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