Category: Kristall Buzz

Swarovski Christmas Voucher Discount Coupon for Online Purchases

This year, for the first time probably ever, I’ve decided to try and get a head start on my Christmas shopping.  And for once, I actually have some good ideas for my kids and family.  Now, the challenge will be to stay within the budget.

Today, I got an email from Swarovski about an online Christmas voucher good on crystal purchased in the online store!  Yeah, save money!

The 2011 voucher is for 10% off (probably a single Swarovski crystal figurine or jewelry item), with a minimum purchase of $160.  The voucher is not valid on Swarovski SCS products, binoculars, or the Crystal Myriad sculptures.  There are also limitations on which countries can use the Swarovski discount voucher, but it is valid for USA residents. While it appears to be active now, the email does not specify an expiration date only that it is valid for a short period of time. (Tell me why the expiration date should be kept secret???)

I recalled receiving the voucher in 2010, so I checked the Kristall Buzz archives to see what offer they gave us last year. So, in 2011, we have a 10% voucher as of November 22.  In 2010, Swarovski provided a cyber-Monday voucher for a $20 credit valid on cyber-Monday only.  Swarovski also provided a 20% voucher as of December 7, 2010. So, I’m wondering if Swarovski is giving us a smaller voucher earlier, or if perhaps more and larger vouchers are yet to come?

Crystal Exchange America will also be offering holiday shopping discounts very soon. Be sure and follow Crystal Exchange on Twitter for extra Swarovski News and receive discount Swarovski coupon codes

Swarovski Crystal Fanatics should definitely check their email for the voucher code before heading off to do shopping in the online Swarovski shoppe!

Swarovski Article posted by Angie / Crystal Exchange America

Swarovski Crystal Tree Toronto

The Swarovski Crystal Wish Tree was unveiled in Toronto Canada on November 17th.  Looks like a gorgeous tree with a terrific cause:

Swarovski Crystal Wish Tree in Toronto Canada
Swarovski Crystal Wish Tree

I found this slide show of the Christmas tree. Swarovski Crystal Wish Tree Slide Show.

Can you really imagine 44,000 Swarovski Ornaments on a Christmas Tree?  WOW!  I’m sure that Swarovski will be decorating lots more trees, so look for more Swarovski Ornaments on trees at the Kristall Buzz!

Swarovski Article posted by Angie / Crystal Exchange America

Swarovski Pill Box Crystal Figurines

Our favorite crystal brand has produced some Swarovski Pill Box figurines in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.  The Swarovski pillbox is something that has been rarely seen in the 15 years that Crystal Exchange America has been in business.

The popular Swarovski book, Warner’s Blue Ribbon Book on Swarovski Crystal, indicates that Swarovski pillboxes have been produced in various sizes.  They document the Swarovski pill box in both a 30mm (1 3/16″‘) and 50mm (2″‘) diameter size.  They also document the Swarovski pillbox with a gold-colored finish and a silver-colored finish.  And lastly, they document the crystal pill boxes to be with separate tops and bottoms or that the lid and base are hinged together (like some of the coin boxes).

The Warner”s books show Swarovski-assigned part number of 7506MR030 for the 30mm pill box and 7506NR050 for the 50mm pill box.  They assign a Swarovski ERV of $525 for the small pill box and $650 for the larger pill box.

It is believed that the pillboxes were produced with numerous different city names as souvenir gifts for vacationers.

With this brief overview of the Swarovski pillbox, we can share that we do have a pillbox in on consignment that is available for bidding on eBay.

Swarovski Pill box

This pill box is in a rust-colored ‘Swarovski Souvenir’ box, with grey foam support and cream-colored lid ends.   The pill box itself is 30mm in size and is highlighted with a silver-colored finish.   It is a hinged pillbox.   This pillbox has a painted decoration in the lid of the pillbox, along with the word ‘Innsbruck’.  This pillbox does not have any type of Swarovski logo on it.  The sticker attached to the box says ‘PILLEND 030 IBK’.  The auction # for the for the Swarovski Crystal Pill Box is 140643986108.

It will be interesting to see what kind of interest there is from Swarovski collectors on this unique crystal item. Best of luck bidding if this is a Swarovski collectible you have been seeking for your crystal collection!

Swarovski Article posted by Angie / Crystal Exchange America

Swarovski CrystalograM Literature on eBay

Swarovski CrystalograMs are some of the more unusual items produced and sold by the crystal giant.  Essentially, they are a work of art extending across a canvas medium that extend onto the frame, and accented by Swarovski crystal stones. A more extensive article on the Swarovski CrystalograMs can be found on the Kristall Buzz.

While there is not much information on the internet or in books about the limited edition Swarovski CrystalograM pictures or the artist who created them, there is official Swarovski literature presently on eBay about the collection also known as The Five by Weidingerâ.

This literature is likely something used by a salesperson advertising the Swarovski CrystalograMs.  The literature is nice, and in decent condition.

Swarovski Literature for the CrystalograM Collection by Hubert Weidinger

In addition to the brochure for “CrystalograM Miniatures”, there are separate pages with fairly large photos attached for each of the five CrystalograMs produced by Swarovski included in the folder: Air CrystalograM, Earth CrystalograM, Fire CrystalograM, Nature CrystalograM, and Water CrystalograM.

The auction for the literature has a low starting bid and includes free shipping via US Mail.  Any Swarovski crystal fanatics that may be interested in this sort of thing should check out the auction for the Swarovski CrystalograM Literature on eBay, item #140643320983.  The auction closes in the evening of November 21, so don’t delay!

Swarovski Article posted by Angie / Crystal Exchange America

Swarovski Children’s Wish Foundation Ornament for 2011

On November 17, 2011 Swarovski will light up the Swarovski Crystal Wish Tree at the Toronto Eaton Center  (Toronto, Canada). Swarovski has collaborated with the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada since 2005 supporting the organization and contributing generously to help the foundation grant wishes to children and their families across Canada.

Swarovski 2011 Childrens Wish Ornament
Festive Tree Ornament 1096029
Swarovski Festive Tree Ornament

This year’s limited edition Swarovski ornament resembles the Swarovski Festive Tree Ornament .  For clarity sake, I’m going to describe the Festive Tree Ornament first. The Swarovski Festive Tree Ornament is green (peridot moonlight), decorated with red and yellow ornaments.  It is about 1.75″ tall and retails for $40 in the online shoppe.  The Swarovski  2011 Make a Wish Ornament is tree-shaped, but is clear in color with no colored ornaments.  It has a special inscription with the year 2011 underneath.  While I have not heard the 2011 maximum quantity of production, in years past, 1100 to 1200 of the Swarovski Wish Ornaments have been produced.

The Kristall Buzz has pictures of some of the past limited edition Wish Ornaments in the article entitled Swarovski Crystal Wish Tree Ornament available in Canada.  There were 1200 limited edition ornaments produced in 2010, which resembled Samantha the Snowflake.  There were 1100 limited edition ornaments produced in 2009, which resembled the Swarovski Little Snowflake Ornament (retired in 2008).  There were 1200 limited edition ornaments produced in 2007, which resembled the Swarovski Twinkling Stars Ornament (retired in 2007).

Honored wishes and additional information can be found at the organization’s web site: Children’s Wish Foundation.

I’ll post more details about the Toronto Eaton Center Tree lighting and Children’s Wish Ornament following the event in a couple of days.  I’m looking forward to seeing the Swarovski Limited Edition Ornament soon!

Swarovski Article posted by Angie / Crystal Exchange America

Swarovski Crystal Exclusive Polar Bear Key Ring

I have recently learned about an exclusive Swarovski Polar Bear Key Ring produced by our favorite crystal brand.

Swarovski Polar Bear Key Ring

This key ring is like other key rings in that it is 20mm in diameter, features the usual silver chain and closing clasp for your keys.  Its packaging is a black velvet-like bag.

However, this polar bear key ring was produced to coincide with the production of the Swarovski SCS Siku Polar Bear, the 2011 SCS Swarovski AE.

I do not think that we’ll be seeing many of them.  Our reliable sources indicate that the Swarovski Polar Bear key ring was available only in Hong Kong.  It was a Gift with Purchase at a Private Shopping Night.  The Swarovski assigned identification number is 1145200.

Just as a reminder, the Swarovski Polar Bear Siku is only available to Swarovski SCS members through the end of 2011.  And the availability is the same for the Swarovski SCS Polar Bear Cubs, Crystal Moonlight and Swarovski SCS Polar Bear Cubs, White Opal done at the end of 2011.

If you are planning to collect your Swarovski SCS Loyalty Gift, in 2013 be sure and make your purchase online at the Swarovski shoppe or from an authorized Swarovski agent and confirm that they have used YOUR SCS # for the Swarovski Annual Edition redemption.

Swarovski Article posted by Angie / Crystal Exchange America

Crystal Fanatics provide Swarovski Event Summary

A few of our Swarovski crystal fanatics clients were fortunate to attend the Swarovski event signing last weekend and have allowed us to pass that along to our Kristall Buzz readers!

The recent Swarovski signing in LA’s hottest hotel, the Sofitel on October 29, 2011 featured Swarovski designers Anton Hirzinger and Heinz Tabertshofer.

About 300 Swarovski collectors attended the signing during the day and were warmly welcomed by Swarovski staff.  Just inside was a very large display of the gold tone Fortune Cookie introduced in 2010 and collectors were encouraged to take one home, compliments of Swarovski.  Attendees entertained themselves playing Jeopardy for crystal prizes.  A very nice highlight was that collectors were given clear crystal stars and decorative crystals to enhance them.  This will be a nice remembrance of the day with Swarovski.

On display was the Crystal Myriad Matang, Asian Elephant, NLE of 300, and the Crystal Myriad Longwang Dragon, NLE of 888.  Longwang, shown below, is Chinese for ‘King of the Dragons’.  (Isn’t that clever….2012 is the Chinese Year of the Dragon and Swarovski has created a Crystal Myriad for it!)  Heinz Tabertshofer is the designer of both of these magnificent Crystal Myriad sculptures.

Swarovski Crystal Myriad Longwang
Swarovski Crystal Myriad Dragon, NLE 888 Sculptures

 

 

 

A Swarovski outlet center was located near the hotel; so many collectors could not resist a trip to find the special retired treasure they had been looking for.

The evening VIP cocktail party reception and dinner event was spectacular. The bar was graced by an ice sculpture of the Swarovski Polar Bear. SCS members were recognized for special attributes, like youngest and oldest in attendance, traveling more miles to the event and some other things.

 

 

Swarovski Siku – Ice Sculpture Polar Bear

After the comical Lucille Ball and other Hollywood look-alike performances ended and near time to go home, dinner attendees were given a set of the new Swarovski Wine Glasses.

Sounds to me like the event was packed with Swarovski fanatics having a great time and that they were lucky to be there!

Swarovski Article posted by Angie / Crystal Exchange America

Swarovski Magnet Glenn the Ghost wishes Swarovski Crystal Fanatics Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to crystal fanatics around the globe from Glenn the Ghost (a Swarovski magnet) and the Kristall Buzz!

Happy Halloween to Swarovski Crystal Fanatics

Crystal  collectors may be less familiar with Glenn the Ghost, or perhaps even wondering what it is or even if it is genuine Swarovski crystal.  This ghost is indeed a Swarovski product.

Glenn the Ghost is a Swarovski magnet about 1.5″ tall.  Swarovski produced approximately 10 magnet / magnet sets from 2004 – 2005. They retailed $32 – $50 per unit. These magnets were in the Swarovski Crystal Moments product line.

Swarovski Glenn the Ghost and Swarovski My Little Halloween Friends
  • Swarovski Glenn the Ghost Magnet was assigned article numbers 9400 000 013 / 689 085.  The Swarovski designer for Glenn the Ghost Magnet was Elke Kumar.  This Swarovski ghost is Crystal CAL in color.
  • Swarovski My Little Halloween Friends was assigned article numbers 9400 000 015 / 698 599.  The Swarovski designer for My Little Halloween Friends was Keiko Arai. This Swarovski Halloween set includes a black cat, Crystal CAL Ghost, orange jack-o-lantern (pumpkin), and a black bat.

Swarovski Magnets not pictured include:

  • Swarovski My Little Hearts Magnets was assigned article numbers 9400 000 025 / 693 633.  A team was credited for the design of My Little Hearts Magnets.  This set of Swarovski hearts includes 3 red ones and one clear one.
  • Swarovski Ernie the Elephant Magnet was assigned article numbers 9462 000 006 / 681 541.  The Swarovski designer for Ernie the Elephant Magnet was Eva Maria Ried.  This Swarovski elephant is Crystal CAL in color.
  • Swarovski South Sea Magnets was assigned article numbers 9460 200 026 / 680 835.  The Swarovski designer for South Sea Magnets was Elke Kumar. This set of Swarovski sea creatures includes a light blue angelfish, a Crystal CAL sea horse, a pink octopus, and a yellow butterflyfish.
  • Swarovski Gina the Giraffe Magnet was assigned article numbers 9400 000 051 / 681 539.  A team was credited for the design of Gina the Giraffe Magnet.  This Swarovski giraffe is yellow/topaz in color.
  • Swarovski My Little Journey Magnets was assigned article numbers 9460 200 009 / 663 048.  A team was credited for the design of My Little Journey Magnets.  This set of Swarovski companions includes a yellow starfish, a Crystal CAL airplane, a Crystal CAL cruise ship, and a green palm tree.
  • Swarovski My Little Polar Bears Magnets was assigned article numbers 9400 000 037/ 718 992.  The Swarovski designer for My Little Polar Bears was Keiko Arai. This set of Swarovski Polar Bear set includes a mother polar bear and polar bear cub in Crystal CAL.
  • Swarovski My Little Sheep Magnets was assigned article numbers 9400 000 036 / 718 987.  The Swarovski designer for My Little Sheep was Eva Maria Reid. This set of Swarovski Sheep set consists of one black sheep and one Crystal CAL sheep.
  • Swarovski Arctic Dream Magnets was assigned article numbers 9400 000 037/ 718 992.  The Swarovski designer for Arctic Dream was Eva Maria Reid. This set of Swarovski Arctic Dream set includes a Crystal CAL iceberg, a Crystal CAL bear, a royal blue sea lion, and a light blue seal pup.

At Crystal Exchange America, we do not see much activity on the Crystal Moments Magnets.  However, when we do have them available, they can be found in the Crystal Moments category of our online Swarovski store, or by using the search feature keyword magnet.

Swarovski Article posted by Angie / Crystal Exchange America

Swarovski Kris Bear and Swarovski Missy Mo Friendship #4

The crystal critters have made another public appearance  Missy Mo and Kris Bear have finalized their costume choice to wear Trick or Treating on Halloween night.  And of course, the paparazzi was there for the big announcement!

Swarovski Lovlots Missy Mo and Swarovski Kris Bear

The shot below shows Swarovski Kris Bear and Swarovski Missy Mo dressed and ready to go. The Swarovski crystal figurines revealed that they will be going out as Santa and his Elf Kris.  Missy Mo is decked out in a red Santa suit.  Kris will be carrying a Christmas tree, just as every good elf would do.

Swarovski Santa Mo and Swarovski Christmas Kris Bear 2011

The Swarovski Santa Mo is a limited edition figurine available only in 2011.  This Lovlots limited edition figurine and can be purchased in the Swarovski store at a cost of $65.   It can be identified as Swarovski article numbers # 9100 000 336 / 1096024.

The Swarovski Christmas Kris Bear (2011) limited edition figurine available only in 2011.  Christmas Kris Bear is a delightful bear figurine carrying a traditional holiday tree.  This limited edition Kris Bear figurine and can be purchased in the Swarovski store at a cost of $100.  It can be identified as Swarovski article numbers # 9400 000 315 and # 1091815.

Swarovski Santa Mo can be found at Crystal Exchange America website: www.CrystalExchange.com .  Look in the ‘Limited Edition Swarovski’ category of the store to find it and other limited edition Swarovski Mo Cows.

Swarovski crystal fanatics should stay tuned to the Kristall Buzz to see what mischief Kris and Missy will be into after they collect and munch on all their candy!

Swarovski Article posted by Angie / Crystal Exchange America