Swarovski

Swarovski Crystal Yes, yes we know. It's not really a gemstone, but it is true that brightly coloured Swarovski are finding their way into so much designer jewellery it deserves a mention.

Swarovski crystals are precision-cut lead crystal glass products produced by Swarovski AG of Feldmeilen, near Zürich, Switzerland.

In order to create a crystal that allows light to refract in a rainbow spectrum, the crystals are coated with metallic compounds. Aurora Borealis, or "AB", is one of the most popular coatings, and gives the surface a rainbow oil slick appearance.

A recent development was the 2004 release of Xilion, a new cut designed to increase the brilliance of Roses (crystal with flat backs) and Chatons (diamond cut). To us they look like CZ's but if anything even glitzier.

http://www.braybrook.co.uk/jewellery-and-silver-wisdom/gemstones/swarovski-crystal/

Swarovski advertising

Swarovski history

Subsidiary companies

Daniel Swarovski

Swarovski

Fashion accessories and crystal-based ornaments.

Jewelry, handbags, accessories and interior design objects.

Swarovski Optik

Optics.

Atelier Swarovski

Fashion and jewellery designers.

Swarovski Crystal Palace

Avant-garde lighting and design (chandeliers etc.).

Swarovski Elements

Crystal designs.

Swarovski Gemstone Business

Gemstone designs.

Swarovski Lighting

Swarovski finished lighting products and solutions with crystal for architecture.

Tyrolit

A bonded grinding and dressing tools company.

Swareflex

A road safety products specialist.

Schonbek

A crystal chandelier manufacturer.

Touchstone Crystal

Swarovski's direct sales company for ready-made jewelry

Swarovski website

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