Swarovski used a Crystal teardrop component for the 1984, 1987, 1989
Swarovski Christmas Ornaments, and on some of the 1986 Swarovski 'Holiday
Etchings' ornies, issued by Giftware Suite.
In 1984, a RARE Fleur De Lis ornament was issued on a teardrop component & in 1985, etched trees were used.
There are 11 'known' 1986 Holiday Etchings & you never know when more of
them will be found. These 11 'Holiday Etchings' are among the rarest of Swarovski Ornaments.
There were 4 Angels, 3 Bells, a Dove, Holly,
a Snowflake design, and a Peace ornament on various shapes. The
limited editions have the year 1986 etched on
them below the featured design & come packaged in white velvet
bags in
white Giftware Suite boxes. The product numbers on the boxes are 5
digit numbers, beginning with "9". They were only available in the
USA at the time of production, making them more sought after by our Crystal Fanatics.
These ornaments were also produced with the same design and shape,
but do NOT include the etched 1986 on them; therefore, they are not
considered Limited Editions. They were issued by Kristallwelten & sometimes found packaged in red,
blue, or green vinyl-like boxes.
Other corporations have also been known to utilize the Teardrop component ornament as a promotional item for their firm.
Note to our Crystal Fanatics: if 1986 Swarovski Ornaments are on
your Christmas Wish List, and you want the Limited Editions,
make sure the etched 1986 is visible on the ornament.
Truthfully, I'd be happy to have any of these issues.
Merry Christmas! :)
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Giftware Suite was a division of Swarovski during the 1980′s until 1992.
During this time, they issued Christmas Ornaments, useful Desk Accessories, some paperweights, pendants, & keychains.
Today, we'll concentrate on The Executive Desk Set & their related issues. There were two versions issued.
Version 1 is packaged in a wooden case & was issued in 1985.
Version 2 comes in a leatherette case.
Both versions were available with either red or green trim & retailed for $395.00. It included a ball point pen, bookmark, letter opener, and card holder. They were issued with both the old SC block logo and the Swan logo.
Some of these were also issued separately.
The Giftware Suite letter opener was marketed and sold in three different colors: red, green and black & retailed for $70. Prototypes (not sold to the public) were also produced.
The Bookmark sold for $25 separately. The cardholder sold for $50.
Also sold in this line:
Bookends, a Letter Holder, a Memo Pad Holder, a Pen and Pencil Holder, the Ballpoint Pen on a Square Crystal holder, a Pencil Holder, a separate Mechanical Pencil also on a clear crystal base, a Tape Dispenser, and a Picture Frame. Each issue matched the design of the Executive Desk Set.
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