Swarovski Crystal Beads

Swarovski crystal was first created when Daniel Swarovski invented an automatic cutting machine in 1892. In 1895 the Swarovski company was founded when he established a crystal cutting factory in Wattens. Here he could take advantage of local hydroelectricity for the energy-intensive grinding processes he had patented.

Swarovski crystal contains approximately 32% lead to maximize refraction. The Swarovski Crystal range includes crystal sculptures and miniatures, jewelry and couture, home decor and chandeliers. They also sell beads and rhinestones, encouraging other manufacturers, artists and consumers to create their own designs.

All sculptures are marked with a logo. The original Swarovski logo was an edelweiss flower, but was replaced with the current swan logo in 1988.

In order to create a crystal that allows light to refract in a rainbow spectrum, Swarovski coats some of its crystals with special metallic chemical coatings. Aurora Borealis, or "AB", is one of the most popular coatings, and gives the surface a rainbow oil slick appearance. Other coatings include Crystal Transmission, Volcano, Aurum, and Dorado. Coatings may be applied to only part of an object; others are coated twice, and thus are designated AB 2X, Dorado 2X etc.

In 2004 Swarovski released Xilion, a new copyrighted cut designed to optimise the brilliance of Roses (crystal components with flat backs) and Chatons (diamond cut). Also in 2004, Swarovski created the 9 foot diameter, 550 pound star that tops the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City for the first of five consecutive years.

A recent development in 2007 was the launch of the product brand website www.crystallized.com which provides information and inspiration for designers and manufacturers in the worlds of fashion, jewellery, accessories and interiors. CRYSTALLIZEDTM - Swarovski Elements is the new product brand for Swarovski crystals which come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours. Sparkling products that are labelled 'Made with CRYSTALLIZEDTM - Swarovski Elements' guarantee the originality of Swarovski crystals used in creations of international fashion houses and designers.

Philips and Swarovskin release usb keys

Philips and Swarovski were showing off at CES this week some new colors to their Active Crystals line up of consumer electronics accessories. You’ll find some headphones retailing for around $100 and some USB memory keys at about $180. These products are supposed to be out next month.

Philips and Swarovski have in the Active Crystals Color range the USB Heart Ware Crystal Vitrail Light memory keys, the vibrant Space Violet in-ear headphones, the USB Lock Out Jet Hematite memory keys and the Space Jet Hematite in-ear headphones. You can get details on all of these after the jump.

Philips and Swarovski add color to Active Crystals range

LAS VEGAS - Following the success of the Active Crystals range, Philips and Swarovski announce new luxurious color enhanced USB memory keys and headphones for 2008. The new additions to the Active Crystals range offer a sparkling array of color to the elegant crystal accessories.

The new Philips and Swarovski Active Crystals Color range includes the dazzling USB Heart Ware Crystal Vitrail Light memory keys, the vibrant Space Violet in-ear headphones, the USB Lock Out Jet Hematite memory keys and the Space Jet Hematite in-ear headphones. The beautiful soft tones of the eye-catching crystals add a new dimension to these sensational and practical accessories.

The USB Heart Ware Crystal Vitrail Light memory keys and Space Violet in-ear headphones will be available for Valentine’s Day 2008. Adding a new element of style to high quality audio and storage USB electronics, these jewels are the ultimate Valentine gifts for smart and fashionable women.

Phillips and Swarovski launch Crystal USB and earphones

Las Vegas - Philips and crystal Jewelry Swarovski announce new colorful USB memory keys and headphones for 2008 during the International CES 2008 on Sunday.

The new Philips and Swarovski Active Crystals Color range includes the USB Heart Ware Crystal Vitrail Light memory keys, the Space Violet in-ear headphones, the USB Lock Out Jet Hematite memory keys and the Space Jet Hematite in-ear headphones.

The one gigabyte of storage USB memory is worn around the neck as a pendant, comes in polished heart-shaped silver metal decorated with pink crystal.

Philips said during the CES press conference that the memory keys and headphones will be available for Valentine's Day 2008, the ultimate Valentine gifts for smart and fashionable women.

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Swarovski-studded computer mouse

Give your lappie an injection of glamour by splashing out on a Swarovski-studded
mouse for it...

The dazzling optical sensor device flashes a 3-button design and a
retractable cord. Yummy colours on offer include fuchsia, sapphire and peridot,
and you can choose to bejewel your mini mouse with crystals in up to five such
shades.