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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.

1950s

Swarovski collaborates with couturiers, who are inspired by the creative possibilities of its ever-evolving materials. After a trip to see the Northern Lights, Daniel creates a coating that emulates the changing colors of the natural phenomenon. Christian Dior was the first designer to discover this effect and used it in one of his last collections in 1957.

1970s

A factory technician in Wattens glues spare chandelier parts together to create a crystallized mouse, which becomes the first Swarovski figurine. Initially, it is gifted to 1000 Swarovski employees, but quickly becomes so popular that it goes on sale at the XII Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck in 1976. Its popularity leads to a new line of nature-inspired figurines.

1980

Swarovski begins a long-lasting relationship with the Palace of Versailles, recreating the monumental crystal chandelier to illuminate the Sun King’s Chamber. The piece has a distinctly 17th century aesthetic - it features innovative crystal LED candles, which flawlessly replicate a traditional flame, lending a unique ambience to the royal apartments.

1989

In 1989, Swarovski launches a couture range called the Daniel Swarovski Paris collection, named after its founder. The elaborate collection incorporates crystals and has only limited pieces available.
1995
Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Kristallwelten, opens in Wattens, Austria, to mark the brand’s centennial anniversary. Multimedia artist André Heller designed a unique and magical place that attracts millions of visitors from across the globe. Crystals are celebrated in all their transformative facets and every year, multiple collaborations with artists, particularly in the Chamber of Wonder, continue to push the boundaries of creativity.

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

De 79e Academy Awards toont het publiek de ware betekenis van schittering. Voor de eerste keer vormt een fonkelend kristallen gordijn het decor voor de Hollywoodsterren. Het Swarovski Kristallen Gordijn is 10 meter hoog, weegt meer dan een ton en bestaat uit 50.000 afzonderlijke kristallen.
2013

Gabriel Chandelier

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Swarovski bundelt de krachten met Ronan en Erwan Bouroullec om de Gabriel Chandelier te creëren, een permanent kunstwerk dat de hoofdingang van het Paleis van Versailles verlicht. Meer dan 12 meter hoog en met 800 Swarovski-kristallen die innovatief worden verlicht met heldere LED's, is dit eigentijdse maar majestueuze kunstwerk zowel een technisch hoogstandje als een blijvend eerbetoon aan de kristallen kroonluchters die historisch de ceremoniële zalen van het Paleis sierden.

© Studio Bouroullec

Swarovski Foundation

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‘Om blijvende verandering te bereiken, moet je niet alleen aan jezelf denken, maar ook aan anderen’ - Daniel Swarovski.
De Swarovski Foundation werd opgericht om de filosofie van onze oprichter en de historische toewijding van het merk aan filantropie te benadrukken. Het ondersteunt liefdadigheidsorganisaties en initiatieven om een positieve sociale en ecologische impact te bereiken. Het is de missie van de Swarovski Foundation om duurzame levensomstandigheden te stimuleren en ongelijkheid te minimaliseren door middel van onderwijs. De focus ligt op Gelijkheid, Water en Creativiteit, en er zijn drie belangrijke initiatieven: Waterschool, Creatives for Our Future en Action Fund.

2017

Swarovski presenteerde voor het eerst Swarovski Created Diamonds in dit gedenkwaardige jaar. Gemaakt van laboratorium-diamanten die in alle opzichten, behalve de oorsprong, 100% identiek zijn aan natuurlijke diamanten. Precisiegeslepen en gepolijst tot perfectie voor maximale schittering en fonkeling. Alleen de beste laboratorium-diamanten zijn te vinden in Swarovski Created Diamonds sieraden - ze zijn IGI (International Gemological Institute) gecertificeerd en beoordeeld met D-F in kleur, IF-VS1 in helderheid, en met een perfecte slijpvorm.

2018

Een 21e-eeuwse​ Kristalwerkplaats opent in Wattens, Oostenrijk. Swarovski Manufaktur is een ruimte voor inspiratie, co-creatie, vakmanschap en savoir-faire, die innovatie stimuleert met behulp van nieuwe technologieën en creatieve visionaire processen op elkaar afstemt.

2019

Swarovski ontwikkelt een nieuw soort kristal om zes fonteinen te creëren op de Champs-Élysées in Parijs. De draaiende installaties van de gebroeders Bouroullec bevatten 3.060 kristallen in een droomachtige display van beweging en licht.

© Studio Bouroullec

2020

De Swarovski Foundation kondigt haar nieuwe Creatives for Our Future-programma aan, een wereldwijd mentorschap- en subsidieprogramma ontworpen in samenwerking met een adviseur van het United Nations Office for Partnerships, om de volgende generatie creatieve leiders een platform te geven en duurzaamheid te versnellen.

2021

Dit jaar markeert een krachtige nieuwe creatieve visie met de benoeming van de allereerste Global Creative Director van het Huis. Giovanna Engelbert sluit zich aan om een diepere visuele expressie en creatieve taal voor Swarovski te ontwikkelen. De wereldwijde uitrol van een nieuw sensorisch winkelconcept, Instant Wonder, volgt, samen met een moderne nieuwe esthetiek uitgedrukt in de kleuren van Swarovski, en een elegant Swarovski Swan-logo.

2022

New Chambers of Wonder are introduced regularly to Kristallwelten. James Turrell - who as an artist is considered a “magician of light” - creates Umbra, a moving light and color installation that appeals to all the senses.
2023
Swarovski is a protagonist of pop culture, and Swarovski Crystals are sprinkled throughout pop culture history. 2023 is another stellar year for the House as it makes the most creative events, and celebrities, shine.
Swarovski Created Diamonds-collectie
Geïnspireerd door de kosmos, is The Galaxy Collection de eerste Swarovski Created Diamonds verfijnde sieraden-collectie die wordt ontworpen door Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert. Elk ontwerp is vervaardigd met laboratorium-diamanten die IGI (International Gemological Institute) gecertificeerd zijn en in alle opzichten identiek aan natuurlijke diamanten, behalve in oorsprong.

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.

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.

The 2025 Met Gala

Swarovski Couture Shines on the Red Carpet

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

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Our new jewelry families are beautiful works of artistry that feature Swarovski Crystal Pearls, and a palette of blue and green Swarovski Crystals. 

Wedding Jewelry & Accessories

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Fall in love with beautiful designs infused with the brilliance of crystals. From subtle shimmer to all-out glamour, there’s a piece to complement any wedding style, each deserving of a place on your wedding accessories list.

Disney The Lion King x Swarovski

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Commemorate a cherished classic with radiant characters.