Introductions by Launch Dates

Four times a year, Swarovski introduces new items into their Swarovski Silver Crystal Collection. We have listed the releases according to the launch number for the year listed. SWSC Crystal Figurines are grouped into related theme categories. Collectors society items: Lovebirds, turtle doves, woodpeckers, whales, seals, dolphins,lion, elephant, kudu, unicorn, dragon, pegasus, Pierrot, Columbine, Harlequin, Isadora, Antonio 2204 Anna Pavlova Welcome to the wonder world of Swarovski Crystal Collecting! "Dear Lover of Crystal The name of Swarovski is synonymous with the magic power of crystal. Every creation by this 100 year-old firm is endowed with unsurpassed quality, achieved by uniting fascinating design with the fiery brilliance of manifold crystalline facets. Based on this tradition, in 1976 we created the Silver Crystal line of unique figurines and decorative objects, and with it swiftly won the hearts of collectors throughout the world. Our decision in 1987 to found the Swarovski Collector's Society was made in response to the ever-widening popularity of swarovski Silver Crystal. It seemed to us the ideal way to bring together a large number of people sharing a common interest, and to allow those persons certain advantages offered only to Society members. With the "Fabulous Creatures" trilogy, the enthusiasm for the SCS Annual Edition had reached a new high point. I also wish to assure you that the unexpectedly large demand shall serve as a challenge in the coming years to create other pieces of this same extraordinary qualiy. As a member of the fourth generation of the swarovski family and a great-grandson of Daniel Swarovski, the founder of the company, I am proud that the SCS has so rapidly established a firm place in our long tradition. It is my pleasure and my privilege to extend to you a personal invitation to become a member of our Society. Gernot Langes-Swarovski" Here are some answers to commonly asked questions: What is crystal? Many Swarovski Silver Crystal lovers believe that the raw material used in the manufacture of our crystal objects occurs naturally, like rock crystal from which containers and spheres have been carved since time immemorial. Nothing could be further from the truth. Swarovski Crystal is made at the factory in Wattens using basic formula perfected by Daniel Swarovski and his three sons in the earlier part ofthis century. In this section, we answer a number of questions frequently asked about Swarovski Silver Crystal. Does the word "SILVER" in the name Swarovski Silver Crystal mean Swarovski products actually contain silver? No. A Swarovski craftsman in Austria, whoheld up a finished piece of crystal to the light inspections,was awed by the silvery glow created by the object's spectral brilliance. Since then, all pieces in the collection have been called Swarovksi Silver Crystal. What is Swarovski Silver Crystal made of? Swarovski Silver Crystal if fired using a combination of natural minerals and quartz sand, and then cooled slowly to avoid stress and inclusions. Why is Crystal more expensive than glass? Crystal quality is dependent on the production method and the processing of the raw material . Both factors play a major role in determining its brilliance and the measure of its value. What distinguishes Swarovski products from imitations and those made by other manufacturers? The factor that sets Swarovski crystal products apart is -and always has been - the superior quality of the cutting and polishing. In recent years,crucial role has also been played by exceptionally creative in - house and freelance designers. Do other manufacturers use Swarovski crystal tomake figures? Some gift ware manufacturers purchase standard chandelier stones and assemble them to create their own designs, but these figures are easily identified by the holes in the crystal in most instances. However, the stones used in Swarovski Silver Crystal pieces are not available to other companies, because each component is cut specially for the Swarovksi Silver Crystal piece in question. How can I tell if a figure is a genuine Swarovski Silver Crystal product? Swarovski's seal of quality is the logo etched into the base of every single product piece. What is the best way of caring for and cleaning Swarovski Silver Crystal? Dust carefully or rinse in lukewarm water. DO NOT SOAK! For best results, however, use the special polishing cloth available from all Swarovski official retailers. This cloth, along with a cleaning brush, white Swarovksi gloves and a package of colored crystals is included in the Cleaning Kit made by Swarovksi. Please handle your crystal only while wearing gloves to keep the body oil off the piece and this helping to prevent it from attracting dust. Can Swarovski Silver Crystal be repaired? Minor damage to Swarovski Silver Crystal poses no great problem and can be made good at one of Swarovski's many repair shops around the world. Multiple fractures, however, are usually irreparable Please go to the Swarovski Repairs link on this site. It is found in the MAIN SWAROVSKI section on the site. Brief update of the SCS previous editions These are the Annual Editions for the previous years in the SCS: Swarovski Collectors Society -Caring and Sharing 1987 thru 1989 Lovebirds, Woodpeckers, Turtledove Swarovski Collectors Society -Mother and Child 1990 thru 1992 Dolphins, Whales, Seals Swarovski Collectors Society -Inspiration Africa 1993 thru 1995 Elephants, Lion, Kudu Swarovski Collectors Society -Fabulous Creatures 1996 thru 1998 Dragon, Unicorn, Pegasus Swarovski Collectors Society -Masquerade Trilogy 1999 thru 2001 Pierrot, Columbine, Harlequin Swarovski Collectors Society -Magic of Dance Trilogy 2002 thru 2004 Isadora, Antonio, Ann Pavlova