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Swarovski, a world leader in Swarovski Crystal figurines, jewelry, and fashion, will release a men’s collection in the spring or summer next year. This new men’s collection will consist of rings, bracelets and chains with a focus on steel and black Swarovski gemstones. This is fantastic news for the male crystal fanatics who have traditionally been excluded from Swarovski’s jewelry line. Swarovski cites that the men’s collection will be “secretive, mysterious, and metallic.”
The world renowned crystal company mentions names of the five new Swarovski men’s jewelry collection lines: Nano, Newton, Nevada, Nightfall, New England, and Mooncarbon. Each line focuses on different personalities and embellishing on different elements of a men’s accessory line.
Good luck Swarovski…hoping this is a true hit. Perhaps in the future we’ll see a line designed for teen girls in terms of appeal and price!
Swarovski has produced holiday ornaments dating back to 1981. The 1981 Snowflake ornament was designed to be either a Christmas ornament or a Christmas pendant since it was attached to a long chain. Because of the timing a branding at the time, it is the only Swarovski ornament to bear the block SC logo.
Swarovski continued releasing ornaments in 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1990 before settling in to the Swarovski Star / Swarovski Snowflake tradition. During the years of 1984 -1990, the Swarovski ornaments were issued by their Giftware Suite division and did not contain any type of Swarovski logo.
In 1986, the Swarovski Ornaments were referred to by the company as “Holiday Etchings”. There were 11 different shapes and sizes of the Swarovski Holiday Etchings. From the literature I have seen, there were 4 angels, 3 bells, a dove, a peace, a holly, and a snowflake design on various shapes. The single most important feature of knowing that these were limited editions to the year of 1986, is that the year is etched on these ornaments. All these 1986 ornaments that I have seen are all in white velvet-like bags and have white Giftware Suite boxes. All part numbers on the boxes are 5 digit numbers, beginning with “9”.
It is worthwhile to mention that these ornaments do have look-alikes, even made by Swarovski. Many were made with the same design and shape, but do NOT include the etched 1986 on them, so they were not limited editions. It has been documented that they were sometimes packaged in red, blue, or green vinyl-like boxes.
Being a few weeks before Christmas, there are countless Swarovski Ornaments listed for sale in the online auctions. I have a few out there, on behalf of our clients, that have just ended or are ending in the next week.
So all you Swarovski crystal fanatics if 1986 Swarovski Ornaments are on your wish list this Christmas, make sure that the 1986 is visible on the auction image to ensure that it is truly a limited edition ornament.
During the past couple of weeks, I noticed a Swarovski Soulmate Panther on eBay, which is advertised by the seller to be a very rare prototype. This particular Swarovski figurine just might raise the eyebrows of Swarovski crystal fanatics wanting more information about it.
It can be very difficult to tell which items are truly Swarovski prototypes, and which items have after-market alterations enhancements and are misrepresented for sellers to make a buck. The controversy will always remain without official company statements, which I seriously doubt would ever happen.
This press release is about a rare Swarovski Poodle purchased by a Swarovski crystal collector from Crystal Exchange America in October, 2010. While official Swarovski literature shows the standing poodle with both a frosted tail and a clear tail, some critics still speculate that the crystal brand did not officially produce both the Standing Poodle with clear tail and Standing Poodle with frosted tail.
This press release is about a Swarovski Frosted Mane Lion that is for sale at Crystal Exchange America. I’m not aware of any official company statement regarding its authenticity. Having it for sale on our web site, I do get asked my opinion about the authenticity. I can only say that I really don’t know.the Swarovski Frosted Mane Lion is interesting, and it is attractive. If the price is right and you like it, buy it. But I do not recommend a Swarovski collector purchase it with the impression that it is genuine and that it will increase in value, because there is simply no proof at this time to substantiate the claim.
So, now on eBay (a closed auction), is a Swarovski Soulmate Frosted Panther, which the seller claims is a rare prototype, a part of the Eclectic Panther collection, in the Moments of Wonder display at Swarovski Vienna. The seller’s description clearly states frosted flocked white (matt) And that it is very rare, prototype, about 15 pieces worldwide. What might be actually concluded about the authenticity of the Swarovski Panther from the auction?
The seller indicated that the Frosted Panther is on display at Swarovski Vienna. There is a picture of part of the display, but it is impossible to tell if a Swarovski Frosted Panther is actually displayed there. Why wouldn’t the seller have used a more conclusive photo for proof?
The seller indicated that it is prototype, with about 15 produced. One of our trusted contacts has indicated to me that Swarovski NEVER frosted the panther, that the only explanation is that a frosted panther is an after-market alteration.
Swarovski crystal fanatics will have to form their own opinion. IF this is a fake (aftermarket enhancement), I think it is sad that society has risen to the level of deceit to cash in from altering a fabulous Swarovski design, then misleading the public that the Swarovski company produced it AS IS. And if it is genuine, the seller is going to have to come up with better proof of the statements in the auction.i.e. high quality conclusive photos of the display, perhaps prototype logos, or official company statement. It will be interesting to follow this figurine through the holidays to see if it does ever sell. I originally saw it listed and closed unsold for $5500 or best offer. Several days later, it was relisted and closed unsold for $3950 or best offer. My recommendation is that everyone should use caution when purchasing crystal advertised as prototypes, as this could be extremely difficult to substantiate. Personally, I would even remain leery of crystal figurines that slipped out the back door, and the like.
I certainly don’t wish to put a damper on anyone’s holiday spirits.I just want to provide some food for thought so that no one ends up with buyer’s remorse about spending a nice chunk of change on what could be a fraudulent figurine (aftermarket enhancement).
For the most part, I have addressed the question about the importance of the Swarovski Certificate of Authenticity at the Crystal Exchange America web site.
First and foremost, if the crystal figurine in question is a Swarovski Limited Edition figurine, or a Swarovski Annual Edition, the Certificate of Authenticity is important to retain the highest value, and sell-ability of the figurine. This is because avid Swarovski Crystal collectors prefer to have ‘the complete package’ when purchasing retired Swarovski.
When the Swarovski figurine in question is not any type of special edition, then Swarovski includes a ‘generic product booklet’ titled ‘certificate’ with the figurine when produced. Given this type of certificate is generic and interchangeable between products, the significance is lower. Nonetheless, some Swarovski fanatics will certainly pay extra money when purchasing discontinued Swarovski crystal figurines to ensure they have that ‘complete package’.
Regarding current Swarovski products, the company states that they cannot replace a Swarovski Certificate of Authenticity. They do recommend that customers retain their receipts for any warranty issues that may arise.
The company has used at least eight different Swarovski certificates since 1976. The first three have an octagonal shape. They were used from approximately 1976 to 1988. From 1988 to 1995, a square white Swarovski certificate was used. The only round Swarovski certificate was used from 1995 to 2000. Since 2000, a variety of square certificates have been used, including issues in white, blue, and reddish-orange.
If you have a special edition figurine missing the certificate, Crystal Exchange America has some Swarovski certificates listed on their site. If you are seeking the Swarovski Certificates more generic in nature, Crystal Exchange America has a few sets listed in the online auctions running for the next 30 days.
The Swarovski Whales is the third crystal figurine of the second Swarovski trilogy is the ‘Mother and Child’. All SCS crystal figurines in this series were designed by Michael Stamey, and to date, is the only trilogy by a single designer.
In 1992, the Swarovski Whales could be purchased by SCS crystal collectors who possessed membership in the Swarovski Club (SCS). The Swarovski Whales measures about just over 4″ in height. This crystal figurine features a clear mother whale and a clear baby whale, with a gentle wave under them.
The SCS Whales contain what the crystal brand calls the ‘backstamp / bottomstamp’, which is included for the sake of authenticity. It is simple to see the designer’s initials “MSt” and the year “92” on the bottom side of the wave. ‘MSt’ is used for Michael Stamey’s initials since MS is used for Max Schrek (Lovebirds)
The ‘Care For Me’ Whales can be identified using the Swarovski part number DO1X921 or system number 164 614.
In addition to the 1992 SCS Whales, Swarovski has released a number of crystal whale figurines:
Swarovski Whale – 7628 080 000 / 014 483. This Swarovski Whale was available 1987 through 1991. It can be found with either the Block SC Logo or the Swan logo.
Swarovski Walter the Whale – 9460 200 023 / 680 508. This small blue whale was in the Swarovski Crystal Moments line, and was available in 2005 and 2006 only.
Swarovski Paikea Humpback Whale – 9100 000 337 / 1 095 228. This is the 2012 SCS Annual Edition designed by Stefanie Nederegger
Swarovski Young Whale, SCS – 9100 000 338 / 1 096 741. This is the companion whale to the 2012 Swarovski Annual Edition Whale designed by Stefanie Nederegger.
A quick comparison of the 1992 Swarovski Whales to the 2012 Swarovski Whale reveals these primary differences:
‘Care For Me’ Whales is a SINGLE figurine. Paikea Whale and Young Whale are 2 separate figurines purchased individually.
‘Care For Me’ Whales are completely clear figurines. Paikea Whale and Young Whale are Shadow crystal with Crystal Moonlight accents.
The SCS Swarovski Whales retailed for $265 USD in 1992. The purchase price included the SCS crystal figurine, a white cylinder with fitted- foam specific to the Whales, and a Swarovski Certificate of Authenticity (Swarovski COA). Presently, the Swarovski Whales, in mint condition, complete with original packaging can generally be purchased on the secondary market for $305 – $345 from professional Swarovski expert dealers, like Crystal Exchange America.
Swarovski fanatics are constantly seeking that rare find, and hopefully at an affordable price. The more rare the find, the more exciting that it is! One such rare Swarovski find might be the Swarovski Pentagon Paperweight, that is seldom found at an affordable price for most collectors.
Jimer at Swan Seekers Network sent us an article from her newsletter archives about this figurine for collectors who are uncertain about what the rare Swarovski Crystal Pentagon is.
From Maret Webb, who originally wrote about a Pentagon found in Italy, basically shared this: The large Pentagonal crystal, Swarovski item # 9456, weighs 2.2 lbs was designed in March, 1977. Another one was later located in Arizona.
One thing that both paperweights had in common was literature, written in German. The translation of the literature they ascertained was… The original examination date for the design was March, 1977. No one knows for certain if that was a production time or design time since it contains the Swan logo, which was not introduced until 1989. The category description for the Pentagon is ‘ready product’ from the ‘main program’. The literature in German further indicated that the item was produced in Factory #1, which was surmised to be in Wattens.
10 colors of vaporization effect are listed as available, as well as the opportunity for an emblem. (Crystal Exchange comment…these are likely to be the same 10 colors that we find on the colored paperweights like carousels, rios, and pyramids). Suggestion of the emblem leads one to believe that this was a presentation type piece that could be customized upon order and that this is further reference to consultation with the customer.
The Pentagon comes in a very nice box with metal hinges and a latch. The box sides can somehow be removed, leaving the Pentagon on a blue velvet pedestal for display.
No one knows how many were ever produced, but they are seldom seen. The literature makes reference to a minimum order of 240 units, but it is not clear if that was for the order of which the Pentagon came from or for new orders at that time. Referring back to the group designation ‘ready product’ , one may conclude that the factory produced 240 units at a single time, which would then be available for customization.
A special thanks goes out to Jimer at SwanSeekers.com for the Swarovski Pentagon article!
I have regularly seen this Pentagon Swarovski Paperweight on eBay, since Feb, 2012. The eBay seller generally advertises with a Buy It Now price of $5700 – $6000 USD. I have not seen this item sell, despite the numerous attempts.
Swarovski’s fourth SCS trilogy is the ‘Fabulous Creatures’ series, which was in the late 1990’s era. The initial Fabulous Creatures crystal figurine is the Swarovski. All the crystal figurines in the ‘Fabulous Creatures’ series are mythical creatures, making this series unique based on human interpretation, existing sculptures, or drawings, and not based on nature itself.
The Swarovski Unicorn was available for purchase only in 1996 by collectors who had a membership in the Swarovski SCS Club. The Swarovski Unicorn measures about 4 1/4″ long. It is a clear figurine with a long frosted spiraling horn, frosted goat’s beard, frosted mane, and frosted tail. The SCS Unicorn is lying on its stomach.
The Fabulous Creatures Unicorn was known using the Swarovski identification numbers DO1X961 and 191 727. This SCS Unicorn contains what the crystal brand calls the ‘backstamp / bottomstamp’, which is included for the sake of authenticity. Since Martin Zendron was the designer, it is his initials “MZ” and the year “96” can be seen on the underside of the Unicorn .
Having such a long and fragile protrusion, the Unicorn horn is the most common form of damage or breakage. We have seen or heard stories from a large number of clients who report the horn has come unglued, or a simple tap to it during cleaning has caused it to break off. Sadly, this is an expensive component for Swarovski restoration experts to replace. Oftentimes, the cost is close to that of purchasing a replacement Swarovski Unicorn in mint condition.
The crystal brand has produced one other Unicorn other than the 1996 SCS Unicorn. This other Swarovski Unicorn was part of their Silver Crystal product line. This Unicorn is standing on all 4 legs and has a short horn. The identification # for this Swarovski Unicorn are 7550 000 013 / 630 119. It was produced 2004 through 2009 at a retail price of $300.
The SCS Swarovski Unicorn retailed for $325 USD in 1996. The purchase price included the crystal figurine, a custom box for the figurine, and a Swarovski COA (certificate of authenticity). While the resale price of the Swarovski Unicornsurpassed to nearly $700 shortly after 2000, a mint condition figurine, complete with original packaging can generally be purchased on the secondary market for original MSRP, from Swarovski expert dealers, like Crystal Exchange America.
Since the launch of the Lovebirds in 1987, the Swarovski annual editions were created as trilogies:
Caring and Sharing (Lovebirds, Woodpeckers, Turtledoves)
Mother and Child (Dolphins, Seals, Whales)
Inspiration Africa (Elephant, Kudu, Lion)
Fabulous Creatures (Unicorn, Dragon, Pegasus)
Masquerade (Pierrot, Columbine, Harlequin)
Magic of Dance (Isadora, Antonio, Anna)
In 2007, the final year of the Wonders of the Sea trilogy (Harmony, Eternity, and Community), Swarovski offered a loyalty gift to an SCS member who purchased all three crystal figurines in the series. The loyalty gift for Wonders of the Sea was the Blue Tang Fish. If the member purchased all three Wonders of the Sea clear figurines, the Blue Tang Fish was clear. If the member purchased all three Wonders of the Sea colored figurines, the Blue Tang Fish was colored. The loyalty gift for this series was never available for purchase; it had to be earned.
The trilogy offered 2008 through 2010 was Endangered Species. Swarovski SCS members who purchased all three in the series, Pandas, Gorillas, and Tiger, received a Standing Tiger Cub for their loyalty gift. An identical Standing Tiger Cub was also available for purchase by SCS members for $180, but under a different part number / system number
I found out, albeit the hard way, that my local retailer would sometimes use my SCS number, and other times my husband’s SCS number. I did not know this until I called Swarovski asking where my loyalty gift was. I was told that neither number was used for all three years, so I was not eligible to receive the loyalty gift. I wasn’t sure how that was my fault, nonetheless, no free gift.
These Swarovski loyalty gifts, the two Blue Tang Fish and Standing Tiger Cub, typically sell $125 – $175 on the secondary market or in the online auctions
On the company’s web site, in an exclusive area containing Swarovski news, it is mentioned that there will be a loyalty gift in 2013 for SCS members who purchase annual editions in 2011, 2012, and 2013. It appears to be a secret at this time..no clue if it will be complimentary to the annual editions for the three years, or a completely different figurine. So, knowing that Swarovski is continuing the tradition they began in 2007, make sure that you confirm your SCS number is being used when you make your Swarovski crystal Annual Edition purchase.
I recently did an article about a Swarovski Limited Edition Pen, a UK exclusive, to commemorate the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Since then, I have found more Swarovski Limited Edition memorabilia.
This discovery is for the Swarovski Royal Wedding Prince and Princess Ducks. The Swarovski system # is 1117976. This pair of Swarovski Royal Ducks is a limited edition set with only 3000 pairs produced. They are packaged in a single box and retail for approximately $115 USD.
The Swarovski Royal Wedding ducks are essentially the Swarovski Happy Prince and Swarovski Happy Princess figurines, but wait! These Swarovski ducks come in a single box. The Swarovski Happy Prince duck of this pair has the royal wedding date (April 29, 2011) etched on the back of the duck. The Swarovski Happy Princess duck of this pair has two wedding rings etched on the back of the duck. This is interesting in that Prince William will not be wearing a wedding ring.
The Swarovski Limited Edition Royal Wedding Ducks can be found in select stores in the UK, including Clifton Collectibles.
Due to the similarities of the Swarovski Royal Wedding Ducks to the Happy Prince Duck and Happy Princess Duck, use caution purchasing these items from private sellers or in online auctions. Here are the things to look for to ensure you are getting accurately-described Swarovski Crystal Royal Wedding figurines:
Royal Wedding Ducks – 2 duck figurines in a single box
Royal Wedding Prince Duck – has wedding date etched on his back
Royal Wedding Princess Duck – has 2 wedding rings etched on her back
Separate boxes and missing ‘special’ marks are indications that items are being mis-represented as the Swarovski Royal Wedding Ducks.
I’m still watching for additional collectibles that use Swarovski components. However, as the date is soon approaching, I can imagine that the window of opportunity for manufacturers is quickly coming to an end.
Thank you Phil at Clifton Collectibles for your contributions to this article!
After writing the last article on the Swarovski Active Crystals, I was intrigued by the USB sparkly pets. In a spontaneous moment, I placed my order for the Swarovski Purple Chloy Memory Key in the online store. Perhaps it was a crazy idea. $100 for a USB, but it looked so cute! And last week, my Swarovski Turtle USB arrived yeah!
Everything looked all Swarovski-like on the outside.box, identification label, etc. I opened up the box and pulled the USB memory key out of the packaging and began looking for a Swarovski logo. On the back of the plastic USB, sure enough, there was a white Swarovski swan on one of the turtle’s feet. Nearby the logo, the printed words said Made in China .Made in China? I guess I was taken back a bit by that.
I knew that the turtle pulled apart as the head part is the USB. I tugged and tugged. It was rather stubborn, but it did finally release. The inside now that was a surprise. I took a picture that shows the Swarovski USB Memory Key next to a USB stick that my kids use for school work. It looks a lot different. (Maybe this is the newest technology?) My kids didn’t even believe me when I said it was a USB! Of course, the Swarovski USB Turtle did indeed work when I plugged it into my computer.
But in the end, here’s my opinion of my $100 Swarovski USB purchase. I don’t think the USB Turtle represents the high quality products that come to mind when I hear the word Swarovski. I didn’t really expect an inexpensive plastic turtle with USB 1.0 / 2.0 compatibility. I knew it was 4GB, but still think for the price, it should have been 8GB or 16GB and USB 3.0 compatible.
My recommendation? Visit a Swarovski store so that you can see and know exactly what you are getting. If this is not possible, buy a higher capacity USB with a warranty for $20 or less, and use the money saved for genuine Swarovski crystal figurines.