Swarovski Steiff Sapphire – Limited Edition Teddy Bear in 2011

Steiff fanatics may be interested in a recently released Steiff Bear decorated with sparkling Swarovski stones.  This new teddy bear is named Sapphire.  The bear features a deep blue coat of silk material.  The bear has paws encrusted with Swarovski crystal Elements stones reflecting a rainbow of colors accenting the sapphire blue color of the bear.

Sapphire is also decorated with a strand of Swarovski Elements to create a choker around her neck.  And of course, she has a white label with the famous Steiff button in the ear. Sapphire is 10″ tall and retails for $280.

Steiff Sapphire is a limited edition bear.   There are only 2000 available.  Each Steiff Sapphire bear includes a numbered certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a special Steiff gift box.  The Sapphire Steiff Bear can be purchased from the Steiff USA site.

• Steiff Swarovski Bear ‘Daniel’ – 2004
• Steiff Swarovski Bear ‘Crystal’ – 2005
• Steiff Swarovski Bear ‘Orian’ – 2006
• Steiff Swarovski Bear ‘Jewels’ – 2007
• Steiff Swarovski Bear ‘Poinsettia’ – 2007
• Steiff Swarovski Bear ‘Flurrie’ – 2008
• Steiff Swarovski Bear ‘Kringle’ – 2009
• Steiff Swarovski Bear ‘Twinkle’ – 2010

Remember, Sapphire is a Steiff / Swarovski Limited Edition piece, so make your decision soon if Sapphire is going to be a part of your bear collection or Swarovski collection.

Crystal Exchange America has a few retired Steiff Swarovski bears if you are looking for an older bear.