Swarovski Tiger Paperweight – This unique product was issued in 2 different metal colors in gold and pewter, available at a retail price of $95. Resting on a crystal cal 60mm round paperweight, they were part of the Swarovski Trimlite line, in the “Crystal Sculptures” theme group. These are very difficult to find and command prices of $800 – $1200 dollars in the secondary market. They were issued in 1983 and retired in 1986.
The Silver Crystal Tiger - Faceted clear crystal Tiger with Light Topaz crystal eyes in the Silver Crystal product line, designed by Michael Stamey. Issued 1998 and retired in 2002, valued in excess of $250.00.
Did You Know? There is a golden shadow Protoype of this issue that 'left the factory' out the back door.
A series of 'Zodiac Tigers' have been released.
Zodiac Tiger - 'Golden Shine' Ltd. Edition. Designed in conjunction with the CAFA & available exclusively in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau from October 2009 to the end of the year of the Tiger (February 2011). Eyes shine in Moroda Sahara crystal and the faceted clear crystal base is engraved ‘Limited Edition 2010’, along with the zodiac name in English and Chinese seal script.
This piece retailed for a whopping $2400.00.
Zodiac Tiger - Large, Golden Shine, Issued in 2011, retailing at $860, as described above.
Zodiac Tiger – 'Silver Shine' - Again, in conjunction with the CAFA, this tiger belongs to the “Chinese Zodiac” series, issued in silver shade crystal. Faceted clear crystal base, with an engraved matte finish, highlighting the name of the zodiac in English and Chinese seal script. Represents those born in 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, and 2010 and retails for $300. Issued in 2009.
Zodiac Tiger - Clear Crystal, Not to be confused with the other issues mentioned here, this tiger was produced in the Silver Crystal line, designed by Anton Hirzinger, issued in 2003, & retiring in 2005. This tiger initially listed for $65.00 and is a much smaller version than the other Zodiac issues.
Swarovski SCS Tiger – The Annual Edition (AE) Swarovski Tiger, designed by Elisabeth Adamer, was available exclusively to SCS members in 2010 in a 'Golden Shine' color. It was the final figurine in the “Endangered Wildlife”Trilogy. It also marked the end of the Annual Edition Trilogies.
SCS Annual Editions are now introduced as a 'single' product; however, 'companion' items (see below) are issued with them, driving up the cost of an AE 'set' to more than a $1,000 in 2011.
The Swarovski SCS Tiger itself retailed for $450.
SCS Tiger Cub, Standing
Two issues of the standing tiger cub were available to SCS members in 2010, depending on whether it was purchased or provided as a loyalty gift for purchasing the entire “Endangered Wildlife” trilogy. The non-gift figurine retailed for $180 and was issued with a different product number. Like the SCS tiger, they were issued in the 'golden shine' color.
SCS Tiger Cub, Sitting - This Swarovski tiger cub was available to SCS members in 2010 as a complimentary figurine to the SCS tiger. It retailed for $180 in 2010.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Swarovski Horses
The Swarovski Soulmates Satin Stallion is Swarovski's newest addition to its Collection of Horses.
Designed by Heinz Tabertshofer, it is made of faceted Satin crystal standing on a Caffee Brown granite base.
Designed by Heinz Tabertshofer, it is made of faceted Satin crystal standing on a Caffee Brown granite base.
Retail price is approximately $1025 USD.
Swarovski has produced a number of Horses since 2000:
Swarovski has produced a number of Horses since 2000:
In 2002, a small Zodiac Horse was released, designed by Anton Hirzinger & retired in 2005.
The Horse (formerly from the Symbols line) by Mario Dilitz - Retired in 2006
Arabian Stallion by Martin Zendron - Retired in 2005
Swarovski White Stallion by Martin Zendron - Retired 2005
The Mare by Stefanie Nederegger - Retires in 2011
The Foals by Martin Zendron retire in 2011, to be replaced by a new color rendition
The Stallion, designed by Stefanie Nederegger, introduced in 2007, a fairly large piece & still available for purchase.
A Chinese Zodiac Horse is being released in 2011 in Golden Shine with Smoked Topaz eyes on a Faceted clear crystal base, featuring the name of the animal in English and traditional Chinese seal script.
A Chinese Zodiac Horse is being released in 2011 in Golden Shine with Smoked Topaz eyes on a Faceted clear crystal base, featuring the name of the animal in English and traditional Chinese seal script.
In 2009, in collaboration with students from the Central Academy of the Fine Arts in Beijing, a Chinese Silver Shade Zodiac Horse was issued.
Also issued in 2009, Amurath Arabian Stallion, a Numbered Limited Edition from the elite Crystal Myriad Collection, designed by Elisabeth Adamer & is no longer available. Amurath was Limited to 300 individually numbered pieces worldwide & crafted with 32,098 hand-set Jet, Crystal Metallic Blue and Mocca crystals.
Released in 2011, 3 Swarovski Lovlots Horses have been released - Rosalie, Jasmine & Jade, a Limited Edition, all designed by Peter Heidegger.
One of the largest horse figurines was the Swarovski Wild Horses, a dazzling Beauty that was a numbered limited edition (NLE) figurine available in 2001 to Members of SCS. Only 10,000 were produced. Designed by Martin Zendron, & now retired, it had a retail price of $4,000.
Other figurines of horses were released in the past in various sizes and shapes in the E&R Circus Collection, as well as the E&R Great Wilderness Collection, Crystal Memories, & by Zales Jewelers.
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Monday, May 9, 2011
Swarovski Certificates of Authority (COA)
Now that Swarovski has made the decision to cease production of their COA's, as well as inclusion with most of their issues, here's a quick history of Swarovski's many changes in the COA.
The Swarovski COA is an acronym for Swarovski Certificate of Authenticity. When referring to Swarovski crystal collectibles, many collectors refer to the generic booklet as the Swarovski COA.
In 1988, Swarovski began issuing this booklet entitled 'Swarovski certificate'.
While the literature includes the word 'certificate' on the front, in reality, it is product literature, simply advertising other Swarovski crystal figurines manufactured by Swarovski.
And, a lot of collectors insisted that a Swarovski certificate be included with their crystal in order for it to be considered a completed Mint in Box (MIB) edition. However, we never saw the crystal command higher prices because a Swarovski certificate was included in the box.
The Swarovski COA is an acronym for Swarovski Certificate of Authenticity. When referring to Swarovski crystal collectibles, many collectors refer to the generic booklet as the Swarovski COA.
In 1988, Swarovski began issuing this booklet entitled 'Swarovski certificate'.
While the literature includes the word 'certificate' on the front, in reality, it is product literature, simply advertising other Swarovski crystal figurines manufactured by Swarovski.
And, a lot of collectors insisted that a Swarovski certificate be included with their crystal in order for it to be considered a completed Mint in Box (MIB) edition. However, we never saw the crystal command higher prices because a Swarovski certificate was included in the box.
For the majority of Swarovski crystal products, the Swarovski COA was truly a generic product booklet that could be interchanged easily with other Swarovski crystal products.
The question that so many Swarovski collectors have is "Just how important are the Swarovski Certificates?"
The question that so many Swarovski collectors have is "Just how important are the Swarovski Certificates?"
The answer to that question depends on the Swarovski crystal piece in question. If the Swarovski crystal is an Annual Edition (AE), Limited Edition (LE), or Numbered Limited Edition (NLE), or a Ltd Edition Chinese Zodiac (see below), or any issue that is numbered, the Swarovski Certificate of Authenticity is extremely important. For all these types of pieces, the Swarovski certificate is intricate to the issue of the item. You really cannot swap them from other pieces as they are specific to that issue; for example, the Lovebirds certificate and the Woodpeckers certificate cannot be interchanged. In the case of the numbered limited editions, the Swarovski certificate contains the edition number and should match the edition number imprinted on the crystal.
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Monday, March 28, 2011
The Swarovski Chinese Zodiacs
The Chinese Zodiacs are crystal figurines produced by Swarovski . To date, Swarovski has issued six Chinese Zodiac figurines in the Silver Shade color, with 6 more to be issued over the next two years. They are:
Zodiac Horse (2002)
Zodiac Sheep (2003)
Zodiac Dog (2006)
Zodiac Pig (2007)
Zodiac Tiger (2010)
Zodiac Rabbit (2011)
In the Asian market, Swarovski issued the Limited Edition Chinese Zodiac figurines. These are different from the six listed above in that they are 'Limited by year of production' in the golden shine color.
The limited edition Chinese Zodiac figurines include a 'unique' Swarovski Certificate of Authenticity (COA) specific to the figurine.
A brochure is also included consisting of fold-out cards titled 'The Chinese Zodiac' with the information printed in both Chinese and English, explaining the Astrology of the Chinese Zodiac.
In addition, two golden shadow Limited Edition Chinese Zodiac figurines have been produced to date: the Chinese Zodiac Tiger (2010) and the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit (2011). Since the limited edition Chinese Zodiacs are only available from the retail market in China, most crystal fanatics who want them are forced to turn to the online auctions or secondary market dealers to purchase these figurines for their collection.
Two more Chinese Zodiac figurines will be issued in crystal golden shine, but are not limited editions. The 2011 releases are much larger (6 3/16 x 7 1/16 inches) and a lot more expensive at $860 retail. They are the Chinese Zodiac Horse and the Zodiac Tiger. A Faceted clear crystal base features the name of the animal in English and traditional Chinese seal script.
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Zodiac Horse (2002)
Zodiac Sheep (2003)
Zodiac Dog (2006)
Zodiac Pig (2007)
Zodiac Tiger (2010)
Zodiac Rabbit (2011)
In the Asian market, Swarovski issued the Limited Edition Chinese Zodiac figurines. These are different from the six listed above in that they are 'Limited by year of production' in the golden shine color.
The limited edition Chinese Zodiac figurines include a 'unique' Swarovski Certificate of Authenticity (COA) specific to the figurine.
A brochure is also included consisting of fold-out cards titled 'The Chinese Zodiac' with the information printed in both Chinese and English, explaining the Astrology of the Chinese Zodiac.
In addition, two golden shadow Limited Edition Chinese Zodiac figurines have been produced to date: the Chinese Zodiac Tiger (2010) and the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit (2011). Since the limited edition Chinese Zodiacs are only available from the retail market in China, most crystal fanatics who want them are forced to turn to the online auctions or secondary market dealers to purchase these figurines for their collection.
Two more Chinese Zodiac figurines will be issued in crystal golden shine, but are not limited editions. The 2011 releases are much larger (6 3/16 x 7 1/16 inches) and a lot more expensive at $860 retail. They are the Chinese Zodiac Horse and the Zodiac Tiger. A Faceted clear crystal base features the name of the animal in English and traditional Chinese seal script.
There's LOTS MORE to learn about Collecting Swarovski!
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