Discover the timeline of Swarovski, from the birth of Austrian House through key milestones, and discover the House’s rich heritage across the world’s of fashion, jewelry and pop culture.
1895
Daniel Swarovski invents a machine that is capable of cutting crystals with a precision that has never before been possible.
1900
Daniel draws a sequence of diagrams - Article 1 to Article 6 - that come to define a lexicon of crystal cuts. Daniel takes this lexicon to Wattens in Austria, Swarovski’s country of origin, and they become the first crystals put into production. Article 7 to Article 12 make up his second lexicon of original crystal cuts.
Article 1-6, and Article 7-12.
Anii 1950
Swarovski colaborează cu creatori de modă, care sunt inspirați de posibilitățile creative ale materialelor sale în continuă evoluție. După o călătorie pentru a admira Luminile Nordului, Daniel creează un strat care imită schimbările de culoare ale acestui fenomen natural. Christian Dior a fost primul designer care a descoperit acest efect și l-a folosit într-una dintre ultimele sale colecții din 1957.
Anii 1970
Un tehnician din fabrică din Wattens lipește împreună piese de schimb pentru candelabre pentru a crea un șoarece cristalizat, care devine prima figurină Swarovski. Inițial, este oferită cadou către 1000 de angajați Swarovski, dar devine atât de populară încât este pusă în vânzare la a XII-a ediție a Jocurilor Olimpice de Iarnă de la Innsbruck în 1976. Popularitatea sa duce la o nouă linie de figurine inspirate de natură.
1980
Swarovski începe o relație de durată cu Palatul Versailles, recreând monumentalul candelabru de cristal pentru a lumina Camera Regelui Soare. Piesa are o estetică distinctă a secolului al XVII-lea – include lumânări inovatoare din cristale cu LED-uri, care reproduc perfect flacăra tradițională, conferind un ambient unic apartamentelor regale.
1989
În 1989, Swarovski lansează o gamă de couture numită colecția Daniel Swarovski Paris, numită după fondatorul său. Colecția elaborată încorporează cristale și are disponibile doar piese limitate.
1995
Swarovski Crystal Worlds (Universul cristalelor), Kristallwelten, se deschide în Wattens, Austria, pentru a marca aniversarea centenară a brandului. Artistul multimedia André Heller a proiectat un loc unic și magic care atrage milioane de vizitatori din întreaga lume. Cristalele sunt celebrate în toate fațetele lor transformative, iar în fiecare an, numeroase colaborări cu artiști, în special în Chamber of Wonder, continuă să împingă limitele creativității.
The Giant
André Heller’s thematic centerpiece for Swarovski Crystal Worlds was the shape of the Giant, and he developed the story of a Giant who set out to experience the crystal world and all of its treasures and wonders.
2004
Bringing a sprinkle of shimmer to the holiday season, Swarovski crowns the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree for the first time. Heralding the start of a yearly tradition, the 2004 Swarovski star measures three meters in height and shines with 25,000 brilliant white crystals. A magical addition to the New York City skyline.
2007
The 79th Academy Awards shows the audience the true meaning of brilliance. For the first time, a sparkling crystal curtain forms the backdrop for the Hollywood stars. The Swarovski Crystal Curtain measures 10 meters in height, weighs over a ton, and consists of 50,000 individual crystals.
2013
Gabriel Chandelier
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Swarovski joins forces with Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec to create the Gabriel Chandelier, a permanent artwork illuminating the main entrance at the Palace of Versailles. Over 12 meters high and incorporating 800 Swarovski crystals innovatively lit with luminous LEDs, this contemporary yet majestic piece is both a technical feat and an enduring tribute to the crystallized chandeliers that historically adorned the Palace’s ceremonial rooms.
© Studio Bouroullec
© Studio Bouroullec
Swarovski Foundation
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‘To achieve lasting change, you must think not only of yourself but also of others’ - Daniel Swarovski.
The Swarovski Foundation was established to bring focus to our founder’s philosophy and the brand’s historical commitment to philanthropy. It supports charitable organizations and initiatives to achieve positive social and environmental impact. The Swarovski Foundation's mission is to promote sustainable livelihoods through education to reduce inequality through education. The focus is on Equity, Water, and Creativity, and there are three key initiatives, Waterschool, Creatives for Our Future and Action Fund.
2018
A 21st century Crystal Workshop opens in Wattens, Austria. Swarovski Manufaktur is a space for inspiration, co-creation, craftsmanship, and savoir-faire, stimulating innovation using new technologies and aligning creative visionary processes.
2019
Swarovski develops a new type of crystal to create six fountains on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The rotating installations by the Bouroullec brothers feature 3,060 crystals in a dreamlike display of movement and light.
© Studio Bouroullec
© Studio Bouroullec
2020
The Swarovski Foundation announces its new Creatives for Our Future program, a global mentorship and grant program designed with an advisor from the United Nations Office for Partnerships, to identify and accelerate the next generation of creative leaders in sustainability.
2021
This year marks a bold new creative vision with the appointment of the House’s first ever Global Creative Director. Giovanna Engelbert joins to develop a deeper visual expression and creative language for Swarovski. The global roll out of a new sensorial store concept, Instant Wonder, follows, along with a modern new aesthetic expressed in Swarovski’s brand colors, and a streamlined Swarovski Swan logo.
Creators Lab
Een nieuw programma van creatieve samenwerkingen wordt gelanceerd om de grenzen van design en vakmanschap te verleggen, terwijl Swarovski Kristallen worden gevierd. Creators Lab is een natuurlijke evolutie die het lange erfgoed van het Oostenrijkse Huis weerspiegelt in mode, film, theater en muziek, en de geschiedenis van het stimuleren van creativiteit. De eerste merken die toetreden tot de nieuwe Swarovski Creators Lab zijn Nike, MA®KET, Amina Muaddi, Judith Leiber en FAO Schwarz.
Build-A-Bear
Build-A-Bear en Swarovski Creators Lab hebben een gelimiteerde editie verzamelstuk gecreëerd die volledig is versierd met Swarovski-kristallen.
Swarovski x Liberal Youth Ministry
Creators Lab blijft creatieve mogelijkheden verkennen en de geest van samenwerkende kunst vieren die sinds het allereerste begin deel uitmaakt van onze cultuur. Swarovski's jeugdige geest en vooruitstrevende aard zijn een perfecte match voor Liberal Youth Ministry (LYM), waar elke collectie de universaliteit van jeugd viert.
Stuart Weitzman
Stuart Weitzman werkt samen met het Creators Lab voor een schitterende collectie voor de feestdagen. De Stuart Power Shine-pump combineert nauwkeurig vakmanschap met extravagante decoratie met de nieuwste Stuart Power-hakken van 75 mm versierd met meer dan 6.000 Swarovski-kristallen. Ontworpen om bij elke stap het licht te vangen, nodigt deze spectaculaire schoen u uit om rechtop te staan en uw zelfvertrouwen te laten stralen.
2022
Nieuwe Chambers of Wonder worden regelmatig geïntroduceerd in Kristallwelten. James Turrell - die als kunstenaar wordt beschouwd als een “tovenaar van licht” - creëert Umbra, een bewegende licht- en kleurinstallatie die alle zintuigen aanspreekt.
2023
Swarovski este un protagonist al culturii pop, iar cristalele Swarovski strălucesc de-a lungul istoriei acestei culturi. Anul 2023 este un alt an remarcabil pentru Casă, care face ca cele mai creative evenimente și celebrități să strălucească.
Iluminăm cultura pop
Doja Cat a strălucit la prezentarea Schiaparelli Haute Couture SS23, cu 30.000 de cristale Swarovski roșu-cărămiziu aplicate manual de makeup artistul Pat McGrath. Procesul de cinci ore a creat o transformare uimitoare, îmbinând subversiunea estetică cu un glamur pur.
Iluminăm cultura pop
Cristalele Swarovski joacă un rol important în turneul mondial Renaissance al lui Beyoncé, iluminând ținutele personalizate ale celor mai mari designeri din lume.
Iluminăm cultura pop
Harry Styles a impresionat la premiile Grammy într-un combinezon personalizat EGONLAB realizat din Swarovski Crystal Mesh, cu 250.000 de cristale în nouă culori. Realizată manual la Paris în peste 150 de ore, ținuta strălucitoare a evidențiat creativitatea, individualitatea și carisma sa de star.
Colecția Swarovski Created Diamonds Galaxy
Inspirată de cosmos, Colecția Galaxy este prima colecție de bijuterii fine Swarovski Created Diamonds creată de Directorul Creativ, Giovanna Engelbert. Fiecare design este realizat din diamante create în laborator, certificate de IGI (International Gemological Institute) și 100% identice cu diamantele extrase din mine, cu excepția originii.
Swarovski on Fifth
Over two luxurious floors, a world of joyful extravagance and crystal wonder unfolds in a new flagship store on New York’s Fifth Avenue. A palette of the House’s signature shades combined with rich, textured surfaces make the New York flagship a sensory delight full of immersive experiences.
2024
A year of firsts for the House including the appointment of a Global Brand Ambassador, pop icon Ariana Grande, and debuting Swarovski couture looks designed by Giovanna Engelbert at the Met Gala.
Global Brand Ambassador
Ariana Grande is announced as new ambassador and face of the House. The multi award-winning American singer, songwriter and actress is among the world's best-selling music artists. Celebrated for her breathtaking performances and unique personal style, Ariana Grande is a powerful advocate for inclusivity and empowerment. The partnership unites two icons of pop culture.
The 2024 Met Gala
For the first time ever, Swarovski couture looks are presented at the Met Gala. Friends of the House, Karlie Kloss, Imaan Hammam, and Anok Yai shine in ensembles designed by Global Creative Director, Giovanna Engelbert. For the dress code “The Garden of Time”, Giovanna transforms into Nature, Karlie a Flower, Imaan is the Sun, and Anok becomes Water wearing a catsuit teamed with a high jewelry necklace from the Swarovski Created Diamonds Galaxy Collection.
Show Time
Jean Paul Gaultier and Swarovski collaborate on Falling | In Love, the magical Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin Grand Show. The Berlin-based show is illuminated by 100 million Swarovski Crystals and lights up the extraordinary explosion of colour curated by the celebrity Parisian designer. The hypnotic allure of crystals is unleashed on the world’s largest theatre stage with crystalline gardens filled with flora and fauna forming a shimmering backdrop for a rainbow of bejeweled ensembles.
2025
Born in Austria under the genius vision of our founder, Daniel, Swarovski has been making the world shine bright since 1895. This is our 130th year of breaking the boundaries of creativity and embracing the extraordinary. Swarovski creations are designed to spark joy, bring brilliance in every facet of your life, and wow your individuality.
Ariana Grande X Swarovski
The first creative collaboration with Global Brand Ambassador and face of the brand, Ariana Grande launches.
Co-created by the pop icon and Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert, the Ariana Grande x Swarovski Capsule collection celebrates the joy of self-expression and is inspired by a deep love of music that shines through musical notes and heart motifs.
Co-created by the pop icon and Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert, the Ariana Grande x Swarovski Capsule collection celebrates the joy of self-expression and is inspired by a deep love of music that shines through musical notes and heart motifs.
Vienna Opera Ball
A collaboration spanning nearly 70 years, the union of Swarovski and the Vienna Opera Ball celebrates the beauty, elegance, and rich culture of our shared Austrian heritage.
It is a true legacy of wonder. Each year a new Swarovski Tiara, a virtuoso display of our mastery of light, illuminates the ball. This year the intricate design is inspired by the Swarovski Swan.
130 Years of Joy
In honor of our 130-year anniversary, Swarovski is inviting the world to explore its many facets with a program of unmissable events and limited-edition collections. Rooted in our rich heritage and the vision of our founder, Daniel Swarovski, the House continues to pursue crystal innovation as it enters its next chapter with a multidimensional celebration of light, color, and joy.
World of Swarovski
Illuminating the many facets of Swarovski from heritage to lifestyle and beyond.
Ocean-Inspired Jewelry
Title:Our new jewelry families are beautiful works of artistry that feature Swarovski Crystal Pearls, and a palette of blue and green Swarovski Crystals.
Fall Jewelry Trends & Autumn Color Palettes
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Discover how autumn's classic colors like burnt amber and orange pumpkins inspire the perfect capsule wardrobe and guide you in styling fall jewelry trends
About Swarovski
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Discover how Daniel Swarovski's pioneering crystal cutting machine redefined luxury by crafting precision cut crystals that radiate light and opulence