In the mid 1950's, Swarovski created a finish that really made the crystal glitter with the help of a man named Christian Dior. This coating took Swarovski crystal to a whole new level of sparkle that was perfect for creating hanging chandelier components, which were fit for royalty. Some of these chandelier components continue to hang today in the Palace of Versailles.

In 1976, the Swarovski crystal mouse became their first product placed on the consumer market. Shortly thereafter they launched their first collection. Then they began applying the knowledge they had collected over the years in stone cutting to cutting genuine and synthetic gemstones-one of which was cubic zirconia-opening up new possibilities for their jewelry recognize the name of Swarovski crystal in jewelry because it is so unique. New coatings are developed all the time, creating popular signature bead collections. The new beads, colors, and designs are constantly being created, which would leave the older creations to be discontinued.

Even over a hundred years of their company's success, they still continue to be held in the highest regard for their more intricate designs in crystal pieces and jewelries. Swarovski maintains emphasis on a high quality product. Miraculously, they still find the way to make their crystal sparkle and shine even more for anyone who wears Swarovski crystal to be a true standout.

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I happened to find one of the website that you can take a tour at the original place of Swarovski in Austria. I will love to visit one time in my life. I hope next year (2010), which will be the year of our world travelling (me and my husband), we plan to visit many countries in Europe. The Austria will be, for sure, one of the countries that I love to visit as it is the inspiration of my hobby as my new career. This is the website that you can click on to take the same tour that I was talking about. You have to have the Adobe Flash to be able to open this video though. Please click here: Swarovski Tour.

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The meaning: The meaning of Swarovski Crystal from Wikipedia Encyclopedia is "the luxury brand name for the range of precision-cut lead crystal glass and related products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria".

 

The History: Swarovski AG was founded in Wattens, Austria in 1895 by Mr. Daniel Swarovski. He was born in Czech Republic in 1862. He was a glass cutter in Astrain Monarchy. In 1892, he patented an electric cutting machine that made the ease of cutting the lead crystal glass jewelry.

In 1895, Swarovski financier Armand Kosman and Franz Weis founded the Swarovski company, originally known as A. Kosmann, Daniel Swarovski & Co, which was later shortened to K.S. & Co. The company established a crystal cutting factory in Wattens, Tyrol, to take advantage of local hydroelectricity for the energy-intensive grinding processes which Daniel Swarovski had patented.

 

Why Swarovski Crystal is so Special?  In order to create a crystal that allows light to refract in a rainbow spectrum, Swarovski coats some of its crystals with special metallic chemical coatings. Aurora Borealis, or "AB", is one of the most popular coatings, and gives the surface a rainbow oil slick appearance. Other coatings include Crystal Transmission, Volcano, Aurum, and Dorado. Coatings may be applied to only part of an object; others are coated twice, and thus are designated AB 2X, Dorado 2X etc.

 

Thanks to Wikipedia Encyclopedia for these information.

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From my experience:

• I will try to pull every single cycle tight, but not too tight.
• Don't worry about some cycle that might be a little loose, we will come back to fix it later.
• I will not repeat put line in bead that we need to come back to do something with that bead because it will make hole too tight and can not pass the line through, such as tail, ears, legs, etc.
• After the whole figure is done but still have some spots that are loose, just go back to put line through all those loose spots in zigzag motion. This way will not only make your figurine tighter, but also give strength to your charm.

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How do you know it is real Swarovski Crystal?

I always wonder that the crystals that I ordered are real from Austria. All sellers on e-Bay claim that their crystals are real from Austria, but after I order as the whole factory package I found out that some of the crystals from some e-Bay sellers were glass beads from China.

I have learned some tips from one of the Swarovski Distributers as follow:

·  The Swarovski crystal will be perfectly cut edges. All crystals will be uniformed and all corners are all meet perfectly. No bubbles or cracks within the crystals even you look with your naked eyes. The size of each crystal is perfectly even.

·  Because they use good quality of glasses, so it gives clarity and luster like no other.

·  Swarovski crystal beads are made of one of the highest lead content of any crystal bead made, more than 31% lead, so they will weigh about 1/4 gram for a 4mm bicone. Glass beads without the lead content will weigh much less and might suggest a counterfeit. Swarovski crystal has a shine and luster like no other and the color should be consistent.

·  The company Swarovski does not sell defective, cracked, seconds or holes that are not completely drilled through. When you read this as a description for Swarovski crystal beads that should be a warning to you that it is not genuine. Swarovski will sell only the finest high quality new crystal beads Made in Austria.

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