Exhibition of Swarovski jewelry opens in Prague

An exhibition of theatrical jewelry, titled “Maria Callas & Swarovski – Jewelry on stage,” opened last week at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague 1.

The collection of jewelry and designs created for the famous soprano by the Marangoni studio in Milan has already toured Italy and Monte Carlo and will remain in Prague through March 26. The opening was attended by Prime Minister Jiří Paroubek and Swarovski International’s vice president for events and exhibitions, Rinaldo Albanesi, the curator of the show. The weekly Profit and the Czech Business Weekly are the main media partners for the exhibit.

warovski Korea's CEO sees demand for premium accessories rising amid changing lifestyles

Since the Austria-based crystal jewelry manufacturer launched its business in Korea in 2000, the Korean operation of Swarovski has become the second biggest market in Asia after Hong Kong and it's one of the top five worldwide. With a total number of almost 60 shops in major department stores and duty free shops, Swarovski stores have sprouted up in downtown Seoul. Hwang aims to double the total sales revenue and increase the number of shops to 75 in the next five years.

There's room for further growth as demand for the premium accessories and fashion items is rising due to the rapidly changing lifestyle of ordinary Koreans, he said. "Parties are becoming a big part of youth culture and I see abundant business opportunites here in Korea," said Hwang.

Last year, the total revenue at Swarovski's Korean operation reached as much as 34 billion won, more than 10 percent up from a year earlier.

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Swarovski to hold Tucson workshops

Cut crystal manufacturer Swarovski will host more than 30 workshops and seminars starting Feb. 1 during its "Create your Style with Swarovski" event at the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show.

Themes include beadwork, gluing, soldering, design and trends. Swarovski will also display pieces created by the winners of its 2005 design competition at the show, and announce the winners of its 2006 contest.

Other highlights include:

-The Swarovski Jewelry Academy, which teaches the process of making jewelry from start to finish using white metal casting.

-Polymer Clay, which focuses on incorporating crystal with clay techniques to expand options for settings and design.

-Color and Design Inspiration, enabling participants to explore color and design basics.

-Decorative Denim, in which attendees will create one-of-a-kind denim items and learn tips for applying crystal to fabrics