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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
CRYSTAL FANATICS BUZZ: Daniel Swarovski Crystal Product line
CRYSTAL FANATICS BUZZ: Daniel Swarovski Crystal Product line: "About the Daniel Swarovski Crystal Product line Daniel Swarovski Art Objects ~ 3 well-kno..."
Daniel Swarovski Crystal Product line
About the Daniel Swarovski Crystal Product line
Daniel Swarovski Art Objects ~ 3 well-known Italian designers were commissioned to produce this line of products: Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, and Stefano Ricci. All studied architecture before turning their talents to crystal. Each piece is signed and numbered, and issued with the artist's signature, as well as Mr. Helmuth Swarovski's signature. If you got a LOT of money, you can collect these items. A VERY limited number of each piece was issued (ie., 100, 250, 500) and issue prices ranged from $1060 (rare) ALL THE WAY to $42,800.00 (yep, you're reading that right!) ~ For the VERY "ELITE" collector!
For example, The Swarovski Centrotavola Centerpiece, designed by Mendini was issued in the Daniel Swarovski product line in 1989. So are you wondering just how rare it is? Swarovski only produced 250 of them with an issue price of $15,000. The Centrotavola bowl is a Swarovski Numbered Limited Edition. Each come with a numbered certificate, matching the number engraved on the bowl. This magnificent centerpiece measures a little more than 10" in diameter.
You would think that a Swarovski limited edition figurine of 250 units would hold the original retail price, but it hasn't done so.
So what does this mean to Crystal Fanatics?
There are a lot of factors that contribute to whether or not a retired Swarovski piece holds its value. In this case, the biggest factors certainly include the current state of the economy, and the overall appeal to the collector. With the economy still weak, the trading prices on the majority of retired Swarovski collectibles, as well as the Collectibles industry itself, is pretty much 'down the tubes'. Why ?
Swarovski crystal is not a necessity, but a luxury; subsequently, collectors are spending less money on it and/or selling off their collections. Moreover, there are many collectors who still prefer to collect the animal figurines and sculptures.
The Daniel Swarovski Product Line also introduced a Home Accessories series in 2002. Again, the price points for this line were not for the faint of heart.
At CrystalFanaticsClub.com, you will find Photos of ALL the Swarovski Issues, including the Daniel Swarovski line, in our FABULOUS Photo Galleries, featuring Photos in Full Color, the Swarovski Product Name, Product Number, Designer, Current Value, Year of Issue and Retirement (if applicable) for every issue.
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Daniel Swarovski Art Objects ~ 3 well-known Italian designers were commissioned to produce this line of products: Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, and Stefano Ricci. All studied architecture before turning their talents to crystal. Each piece is signed and numbered, and issued with the artist's signature, as well as Mr. Helmuth Swarovski's signature. If you got a LOT of money, you can collect these items. A VERY limited number of each piece was issued (ie., 100, 250, 500) and issue prices ranged from $1060 (rare) ALL THE WAY to $42,800.00 (yep, you're reading that right!) ~ For the VERY "ELITE" collector!
You would think that a Swarovski limited edition figurine of 250 units would hold the original retail price, but it hasn't done so.
So what does this mean to Crystal Fanatics?
There are a lot of factors that contribute to whether or not a retired Swarovski piece holds its value. In this case, the biggest factors certainly include the current state of the economy, and the overall appeal to the collector. With the economy still weak, the trading prices on the majority of retired Swarovski collectibles, as well as the Collectibles industry itself, is pretty much 'down the tubes'. Why ?
Swarovski crystal is not a necessity, but a luxury; subsequently, collectors are spending less money on it and/or selling off their collections. Moreover, there are many collectors who still prefer to collect the animal figurines and sculptures.
The Daniel Swarovski Product Line also introduced a Home Accessories series in 2002. Again, the price points for this line were not for the faint of heart.
At CrystalFanaticsClub.com, you will find Photos of ALL the Swarovski Issues, including the Daniel Swarovski line, in our FABULOUS Photo Galleries, featuring Photos in Full Color, the Swarovski Product Name, Product Number, Designer, Current Value, Year of Issue and Retirement (if applicable) for every issue.
Come JOIN The Crystal Fanatics ~ You'll be Glad You Did
Click here:
Crystal Fanatics Club
The Premier website For Collectors of Swarovski Crystal !
© Copyright 1999-2011. Crystal Fanatics Club, Inc.
For Collectors of Swarovski Crystal
Monday, June 27, 2011
ANOTHER Ltd Edition Soulmates PANTHER to be released !
In the color of Orange Shine crystal!
Details:
- Designed by Heinz Tabertshofer
- Numbered on the cut Black Spot granite base
- Limited to 888 issues
- Size: 21 X 18 cm (8 1/4 X 7 1/16 inches)
- Availability: exclusively in the Swarovski Online Shop on August 29, 2011 (European Time)
- First come, first served basis while stock lasts.
DID YOU KNOW ?
- This is the 3rd Soulmates Panther released in color. The previous releases:
- Crystal Moroda, reflecting the Panther's natural color from a metallic blue to warm bronze with brown-black tones, retailing at $960. This is not an online exclusive & currently available (2011).
- Black Panther, another online exclusive of 500 that was only available for 48 hours before selling out (2010) for $960 and retired. It is valued in excess of $3,000.
- Swarovski produced 33 different colors of the Panther.
- The Crystal Soulmates Panther was first introduced in 2007 and retires this year (2011).
Will Crystal Fanatics get a bit wary of these on-line exclusive repeats ?
Stay Tuned!
Photos of ALL the Soulmates Panthers in ALL their various colors are in our FABULOUS CFC Photo Galleries!
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For Collectors of Swarovski Crystal
Crystal Fanatics Club
The Premier website For Collectors of Swarovski Crystal !
© Copyright 1999-2011. Crystal Fanatics Club, Inc.
For Collectors of Swarovski Crystal
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.
ALL of these issues can be viewed in our FABULOUS CFC Photo Galleries !There's LOTS MORE to learn about Collecting Swarovski!
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Monday, June 20, 2011
Swarovski Paradise
The Paradise Collection is one of the most Favorite among Collectors of Swarovski Crystal.
Swarovski introduced the Paradise Collection in 2000. In this initial launch , all the Paradise figurines were insects:
Bees & Bumblebees, Beetles, Butterflies, Dragonflies, Flies, Grasshoppers, & Scarabs, the first line issued using Full Color.
More Butterflies were issued in 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2008.
The Paradise Birds Collection began in 2001 with a second issue in 2003. Some of these are highly collectible and command high values for the retired pieces.
Swarovski introduced the Paradise 'Exotic Fish' and South Seas series in 2004. There were approximately 19 different figurines in this collection with many of them retired by 2007.
Swarovski introduced the Paradise 'Exotic Fish' and South Seas series in 2004. There were approximately 19 different figurines in this collection with many of them retired by 2007.
More issues followed in 2005, 2008, & 2010
New 2011 issues in this product line include the Emperor & French Angel Fish, the Vintage Rose Pearl Oyster, and the Sea Goldies.
The Paradise 'Exotic Flowers' were launched in 2006. Six flowers were introduced in the first Swarovski Paradise Flowers release. The Dacali, Dalmally (Bird of Paradise), Dambulla (Buttercup), Deoli (Amethyst Daisy), Dindori (Blue Flower), and the Dorara (Fuschia Flower). Some are tall and the stem can be removed from the base and others are magnets. They are well loved among Crystal Fanatics; however, some Fanatics think this line has very little crystal applied to them for the price. The retail price ranges from $50 to $250.00.
The Paradise 'Exotic Flowers' were launched in 2006. Six flowers were introduced in the first Swarovski Paradise Flowers release. The Dacali, Dalmally (Bird of Paradise), Dambulla (Buttercup), Deoli (Amethyst Daisy), Dindori (Blue Flower), and the Dorara (Fuschia Flower). Some are tall and the stem can be removed from the base and others are magnets. They are well loved among Crystal Fanatics; however, some Fanatics think this line has very little crystal applied to them for the price. The retail price ranges from $50 to $250.00.
The 'Big Birds', introduced in 2005, are part of the Silver Lake Collection (Tropical Birds). More were introduced in 2006, 2007, 2008, & 2009.
The Pink Cockatoo, Kingfishers, and Black Diamond Toucan are examples of some of them.
A real favorite in this collection are the Bee Eaters introduced in 2008.
At CrystalFanaticsClub.com, you will find Photos of ALL the Paradise Issues in our FABULOUS Photo Galleries, many of them contributed by our very own CFC members, as you see here, featuring Photos in Full Color, the Swarovski Product Name, Product Number, Designer, Current Value, Year of Issue and Retirement (if applicable)
for every issue.
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Sunday, June 19, 2011
Crystal Fanatics Clubs's Photo Galleries – a Virtual Swarovski Crystal Library !
Ever wanted to know more about early Swarovski crystal releases? Seeking Swarovski photos, release and retirement dates, Current Values for your retired issues? The Crystal Fanatics Club (CFC) Photo Galleries, for Collectors of Swarovski Crystal, is an insightful way to view the plethora of Swarovski Issues for any Swarovski crystal collector.
The first year of Swarovski crystal figurines (1976) is documented in the Photo Galleries and of course, each year through 2011 have an entry. In 1976, the inaugural year of the Silver Crystal product line, the majority of the Swarovski figurines were candleholders, as well as the first crystal mouse, the hedgehogs, and several paperweights.
Each issue is detailed with the following: A full Color Photo, Swarovski product or system number, name of the issue, Swarovski Designer, Swarovski Grouping, a brief description, size & dimension, original retail price, year of introduction & year of retirement, if applicable, and estimates of today's Current Value.
So what else should you know about the CFC Photo Galleries?
The first year of Swarovski crystal figurines (1976) is documented in the Photo Galleries and of course, each year through 2011 have an entry. In 1976, the inaugural year of the Silver Crystal product line, the majority of the Swarovski figurines were candleholders, as well as the first crystal mouse, the hedgehogs, and several paperweights.
Each issue is detailed with the following: A full Color Photo, Swarovski product or system number, name of the issue, Swarovski Designer, Swarovski Grouping, a brief description, size & dimension, original retail price, year of introduction & year of retirement, if applicable, and estimates of today's Current Value.
So what else should you know about the CFC Photo Galleries?
- All the product lines are included.
- USA only issues are found here…for example, the Gold Bee, or the King Hedgehog.
- The Swarovski paperweights are included in Full Color.
- Variations of figurines are documented, i.e. the different tail positions of the Mouse.
- In many instances, the boxes & certs are shown.
- And, best of all, MANY of our detailed Photos were contributed by our very own CFC Members!
CFC members have 2 more added benefits to using our Photo Galleries.
- You can use the information to document your own personal collection.
- No longer will you need to purchase 'Collector books' year after year, over & over again.
If you collect Swarovski Crystal and are looking for everything you need to know about your Collection, then CFC is THE place for YOU!
There's LOTS MORE to learn about Collecting Swarovski !
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Friday, June 17, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Swarovski 'Hello Kitty' Collaboration with Sanrio
Watch Out Folks! Here comes Hello Kitty!
The maker of Hello Kitty has collaborated with Swarovski to produce several New Swarovski issues, to be released in the Fall/Winter 2011/2012 season.
Will the packaging be different? Or, will it have a special 'Hello Kitty' design?
Will there be a Swarovski logo too ?
STAY TUNED!
There's LOTS MORE to learn about Collecting Swarovski!
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The maker of Hello Kitty has collaborated with Swarovski to produce several New Swarovski issues, to be released in the Fall/Winter 2011/2012 season.
Included in the list of items to be launched are ....
Swarovski Hello Kitty Purses, Card Holders, Assorted Jewelry and 3 Limited Editions - One of them will cost $12,000 and only 88 of them will be available for purchase.
Jewelry includes 7 necklaces and pendants, 3 bracelets, 2 rings and several pairs of earrings.
Natalie Cohen (from Swarovski) states, "As a fan from day one, I saw an obvious connection between the magical sparkle of crystal and the bright, playful world of Hello Kitty."
We've heard that the Swarovski Hello Kitty collection will be available in Sanrio's 1,900 stores, beginning in August.
We recently asked a full Chat Room of Crystal Fanatics what they thought of the NEW Hello Kitty product line that is now featured in our Crystal Fanatics Photo Galleries.., we didn't have an overwhelming positive response.
What do You Think ???Swarovski Hello Kitty Purses, Card Holders, Assorted Jewelry and 3 Limited Editions - One of them will cost $12,000 and only 88 of them will be available for purchase.
Jewelry includes 7 necklaces and pendants, 3 bracelets, 2 rings and several pairs of earrings.
Natalie Cohen (from Swarovski) states, "As a fan from day one, I saw an obvious connection between the magical sparkle of crystal and the bright, playful world of Hello Kitty."
We've heard that the Swarovski Hello Kitty collection will be available in Sanrio's 1,900 stores, beginning in August.
We recently asked a full Chat Room of Crystal Fanatics what they thought of the NEW Hello Kitty product line that is now featured in our Crystal Fanatics Photo Galleries.., we didn't have an overwhelming positive response.
Will the packaging be different? Or, will it have a special 'Hello Kitty' design?
Will there be a Swarovski logo too ?
STAY TUNED!
There's LOTS MORE to learn about Collecting Swarovski!
COME JOIN US at the
Crystal Fanatics Club
The Premier website For Collectors of Swarovski Crystal !
© Copyright 1999-2011. Crystal Fanatics Club, Inc.
For Collectors of Swarovski Crystal
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