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Swarovski has posted a short video of the Swarovski Mini Cooper on YouTube. In it, you see the white Mini Cooper blinged out with big Swarovski crystal swans on all sides of the car. The top of the Mini Cooper is a British flag.
The crystal brand included several consumer interviews during the video clip, and all were happy to take away a complimentary Swarovski Wedding Pen. The look-alike royal couple posed for photos with the car and attending patrons.
This is not the first Mini Cooper to be embellished with Swarovski crystals. I found several articles about a Swarovski Mini Cooper decorated in 2008, which had been dubbed an ‘American Icon’. Utilizing over 1,000,000 Swarovski stones, this Swarovski Mini Cooper features pictures of scenery only found in USA, such as: The Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, The White House, The American Flag and Eagle, and more. This other Swarovski Mini Cooper has toured the USA and been displayed in museums in the past.
In June, I wrote about some limited edition Swarovski – Steiff Bears that launched earlier in the year. Now, there is official news about another limited edition teddy bear…the Swarovski Steiff Bear ‘Cookie’, the Holiday Bear.
The Steiff description states that this teddy bear, Swarovski Steiff Cookie, is made of mohair and alpaca. Cookie’s necklace is the Swarovski Twinkling Gingerbread Man. The Twinkling Gingerbread Man Ornament was introduced in 2011, and presently retails for $45 at the Swarovski online shoppe. How fitting of the name, Cookie the Holiday Bear, wearing a gingerbread man cookie on her neck!
Steiff Bear Cookie is a Limited Edition Bear with a maximum production of 1500 units. The Steiff USA web site and stores in North America will be accepting orders for this Swarovski teddy bear very soon. The suggested retail price on the Steiff Holiday Bear Cookie is $310. Steiff Cookie may be at a slightly lower price at Sunny-Bears.com .
On the crystal brands own web site, there is Swarovski News about a Hollywood-style event taking place at the end of October, 2011. This designer signing event is a gala occasion for avid Swarovski collectors.
The announcement states that this Swarovski crystal gala is October 29, 2011 9:00 – 5:00 at the Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. The designers attending are Anton Hirzinger and Heinz Tabertshofer. Anton Hirzinger is the designer who created Swarovski Siku, (2011 SCS member edition), the Polar Bear Cubs that accompany Siku (purchased separately) , and the Arctic Hare (the special event piece).
Planned activities at the Hollywood event include:
Having Swarovski crystal figurines signed by these two incredible designers of course!
Naturally, plenty of opportunity to purchase more Swarovski crystal!
Viewing of the new Crystal Myriad, the Swarovski Longwang Dragon
Create a Walk of Fame star design
A Studio game show, complete with prizes (Swarovski crystal?)
1940’s cocktail party
And LOTS more
This truly sounds like an event to remember!
The Crystal Myriad Longwang Dragon sounds interesting. The other Swarovski Crystal Myriads have been limited editions and retail for $8000 – $16,000 USD. I am believing that this new Crystal Myriad in 2011 will follow suit being a limited edition. As far as price goes, that will likely be a function of the production time and quantity produced. But since the other Crystal Myriads have been out of my budget range, I don’t expect I’ll be adding the Longwang Dragon to my collection either.
Reservations are required and registration deadline is October 21. Event cost $55 for the afternoon and dinner for SCS members is additional.
More details on this exciting Swarovski event is available on the crystal brand’s website. I wish I were a lot closer to LA so that I could be there. I’ll be thinking of all the attending lucky Swarovski crystal collectors on that day!
We have terrific news for bird fanatics and Swarovski crystal collectors…the Swarovski Gouldian Finches are available for purchase in the Swarovski online shoppe!
I can’t say that I have previously heard of this particular breed of bird. But oh my…they are so beautiful! The male Gouldian Finch’s colors are so vibrant. It’s not a wonder that these birds are also known as the Rainbow Finch.
The Swarovski Gouldian Finches are 2 brightly colored birds, perched on a silver-colored metal stand. The bird pair stands about 4 ½ inches tall. The Gouldian Finches are in the Swarovski Paradise product line, which is where the same product line that includes many of the other colored-bird crystal figurines. The article number for the Swarovski Gouldian Finches is 1141675. The crystal brand gives Dominic Schöpf credit for the stunning design of these newest rainbow birds. While the Swarovski Peridot Gouldian Finches retail for $690, something tells me that they are completely worth it looking at the image in the online shoppe!
The Swarovski Gouldian Finches would look great displayed with other Swarovski Birds. If you are a bird lover and crystal collector, check out the discount and retired Swarovski birds available at Crystal Exchange America!
Swarovski’s final weekend special was the Swarovski Limited Edition Parcel Pendant. According to company advertising several weeks ago, had a maximum production of 500 units. This pendant featured a silver colored chain and setting. It was a clear heart-shaped crystal embellished with light amethyst pave crystals. (The Swarovski system number is 1083012.)
Swarovski hosted four weekend events, which began in mid-November, selling limited edition jewelry This was the second necklace pendant that sold out.
It would be neat to see Swarovski do this weekend event special featuring a special crystal figurine just before Valentine’s day???
Following the Swarovski Lovebirds, the Swarovski Woodpeckers was the second figurine in the ‘Caring and Sharing’ series. The Woodpeckers ‘Sharing’, were available for purchase only in 1988 by Swarovski SCS members. By then, SCS membership had grown and was available in more countries than just the English-speaking ones.
The Swarovski Sharing Woodpeckers stands just over 4″tall. It is a figurine with 2 clear birds, attached a frosted tree trunk. The birds are a mother woodpecker (the bird with the full body) and a baby woodpecker, with its head peeking out of the tree. Since the figurines are hand-assembled, we often see the woodpeckers at various angles and proximity from each other. Sometimes the beaks are so close that you can barely slip a piece of paper between them, while other figurines may have the woodpeckers situated such that the beaks are nearly ¼” apart.
Adi Stocker is the designer of the Swarovski Woodpeckers. The SCS Woodpeckers were the first SCS figurine he created with full credit from the crystal brand. Since that year, Adi Stocker has designed 4 other Swarovski AE figurines.
The Sharing Woodpeckers contain the ‘backstamp / bottomstamp’, which is included for the sake of authenticity. Looking closely at the underside of the frosted tree trunk, the year “88” can be seen. Per Swarovski’s definition, the designer’s initials “A St” should be visible, but it must be very faint.
The Woodpeckers were known using the Swarovski part number DO1X881, and when Swarovski began using system numbers for identification, 014 745 was divulged, so it can be identified using either number.
Since the 1988 SCS Woodpeckers, the crystal giant has produced other Swarovski woodpecker figurines:
Swarovski Woodpeckers, Black Diamond by Elisabeth Adamer. These Swarovski Woodpeckers, in the Paradise line, retires in 2012.
Swarovski Woodpecker, Ziggy by Edith Mair. This Woodpecker, in the Lovlots line, was a limited edition figurine available in 2010 only.
The SCS Swarovski Woodpeckers retailed for $165 USD in 1988. The purchase price included the crystal figurine, an octagon-shaped display mirror, a custom box for the figurine, and a Swarovski COA (certificate of authenticity). The Swarovski Woodpeckers, in mint condition, complete with mirror, and original packaging can usually be purchased on the secondary market for $1000 – $1400, from Swarovski expert dealers, like Crystal Exchange America.
The Swarovski Woodpeckers was the second Swarovski SCS crystal figurine produced. It was in the Swarovski Caring and Sharing trilogy. To date, the SCS Woodpeckers are the only SCS figurine to ever include a special mirror.
The Swarovski Woodpeckers Mirror is an octagon shape (8 sides), about 4″ in diameter. The mirror has a beveled edge and is accented with an official Swarovski logo.
There are two different official Swarovski Woodpecker Mirror displays. The only difference in the mirrors is the Swarovski logo that is present on the mirror.
The Woodpeckers ‘Sharing’ Mirror, variation 1 (as it is referenced in Warner’s Blue Ribbon Books on Swarovski) has the sCs logo painted on it. This Sharing Mirror can be reference using identification # DO1X881M V1, as originally used in Warner’s Blue Ribbon Books on Swarovski. Crystal Exchange America presently has this SCS Woodpeckers Mirror available for $175 to $200.
The Woodpeckers ‘Sharing’ Mirror, variation 2 (as it is referenced in Warner’s Blue Ribbon Books on Swarovski) has a Swan logo painted on it. This Sharing Mirror can be reference using identification # DO1X881M V2, as originally used in Warner’s Blue Ribbon Books on Swarovski. Crystal Exchange America presently has this SCS Woodpeckers Mirror available for $70, but it is not in MINT condition.
Many collectors report to us that their Swarovski Woodpeckers did not include a mirror. While we do believe them, the crystal brand indicates that all Woodpeckers included a mirror in the box, especially since there is a slit in the foam for the mirror. The only possible explanation that has been offered is that perhaps it was removed by retailers before the SCS member took the Woodpeckers home.
The Swarovski Mirror Variation 1 is the more common of the two mirrors produced, at least that is true in the USA. It is easier to find this mirror at reputable broker sites and in the online auctions. Replacement cost for either Woodpeckers Mirror is in the $75 – $200 price range, depending on the source. If purchasing a replacement mirror, carefully inspect it for scratches on the reverse side (they sometimes show through), tarnished edges, and unflaking paint on the logo to ensure the mirror has like-new qualities.
The Disney movie Pirates of the Caribbean on Stranger Tides is opening in theatres on May 20, 2011.
As Swarovski Disney is a longstanding relationship featuring Disney characters in Swarovski figurines, it is no surprise that the crystal giant is launching jewelry accessories for the Pirates of the Caribbean movie.
I found 22 jewelry accessories, for both men and women, on the Swarovski site, specifically launched for the Pirates of the Caribbean collection. All the official Swarovski product names include the phrase ‘Adventurous Pirates’. Adventurous Pirates jewelry includes: 13 necklaces / pendants, 4 bracelets, 3 Pierced Earrings, and 3 Rings. The price range is $85 to $250, depending on the item. I was a bit intrigued to see that some of the Adventure Pirates jewelry are releasing ‘online limited editions exclusives’.
Adventurous Pirates – Black Pearl Necklace, Online Limited Edition
Adventurous Pirates – High Sea Chalice Pendant, Online Limited Edition
Adventurous Pirates – Skulls and Swords Pendant, Online Limited Edition
I came across a cool interactive site showing the various themes within the Adventurous Pirates: High Sea, Black Pearl, Angelica, and Skulls and Swords.
The Swarovski Pirates of the Caribbean press release is available for the complete story.
Prior to the Pirates of the Caribbean collection, the crystal brand had created the Swarovski Alice in Wonderland jewelry accessories in March, 2010.
Along with the discovery of the Swarovski SCS 2011 Annual Edition Polar Bear Siku, I found pictures and prices for the companion pieces the Swarovski Polar Bear Cubs.
2011 SCS Swarovski Polar Bear Cubs
Based on what the other retailer sites show in their store, Swarovski is offering a pair of polar bear cubs to Swarovski SCS members. The polar bear set will be available in 2 different crystal varieties: a pair in ‘crystal moonlight’ and a pair in ‘white opal’. I’m not certain as to the differences in the finishes. I think it would be nice to have one polar bear cub in ‘crystal moonlight’ and one polar bear cub in ‘white opal’, but I seriously doubt there is a mix-n-match option. Per the sites I found, it is reported that the retail price on a single pair of Swarovski polar bear cubs is $350 or $390, depending on the site.
Swarovski crystal fanatics will likely want to purchase both sets of Swarovski polar bear cubs to go along with the Swarovski 2011 Polar Bear Siku. But WOW! It is hard to imagine forking out $1200 – $1300 (USD) for Swarovski annual edition figurines.
Almost one month ago exactly, I wrote a post about the newest Lovlots clould community that was soon to be released… Swarovski Emotis. Today, I got an email from Swarovski, (in German!) that the crystal giant has them available in their online store!
Swarovski Emoti Love
Official Swarovski description: Love is in the air! With a heart filled with love, this little pig spreads love throughout Lovlots City. Crafted in Kakadured crystal with Fuchsia pants and clear crystal feet, this cute design is finished with a heart in fuchsia-toned metal.
Swarovski Emoti Hope
Official Swarovski description: Look on the bright side! Always seeing the sunny side of life, this Emoti brings optimism to Lovlots City. The body in Violet Moonlight crystal and head in Crystal Moonlight accentuate the colorful rainbow in synthetic material.
Swarovski Emoti Energy
Official Swarovski description: It’s electrifying! With a playful lightning bolt, this Emoti energizes the Lovlots. Crafted in Crystal Moonlight, Rosaline Moonlight, and Light Siam crystal, this character sports a cloud in silver-tone synthetic material with a silicon rubber lightning bolt.
Swarovski Emoti Curiosity Official Swarovski description: What’s up? With its curious nature, this little rabbit is always asking why? One ear shines in Crystal Moonlight, while the other sparkles in Peridot Aurore Boreale crystal in the shape of a question mark.
Swarovski Emoti Burning Desire
Official Swarovski description: I’ve got to have this! Everyone will want to have this little bear with flaming red hair burning with desire. With an Aquamarine Aurore Boreale crystal body and red silicon hair.
Swarovski Emoti Anger
Official Swarovski description:I’m about to explode! Resembling a volcano, this Emoti is steaming with anger. Sparkling details in Fireopal Silver Shade and Crystal Moonlight crystal are highlighted by clouds of steam in matte white synthetic material.
All the Lovlots Emotis have an MSRP of $90 each. Personally, I’m not too fond of these, but who knows…there may be a segment of the Swarovski-collecting population that does. And we may find a whole new world of emotions that we never even knew existed, that is…. until the Swarovski Lovlots Emotis came along!