Meilensteine von Swarovski

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 centrepiece 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.

Swarovski Kristallwelten

2004

Bringing a sprinkle of shimmer to the holiday season, Swarovski crowns the iconic Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree for the first time. Heralding the start of a yearly tradition, the 2004 Swarovski star measures 3 metres in height and shines with 25,000 brilliant white crystals. A magical addition to the New York City skyline.

2007

La 79e cérémonie des Oscars dévoile la véritable essence de la brillance. Pour la première fois, un rideau de cristal étincelant sert de toile de fond aux stars hollywoodiennes. Cette création Swarovski mesure 10 mètres de haut, pèse plus d’une tonne et se compose de 50 000 cristaux individuels.

2013

Gabriel Lüster

Swarovski hat sich mit Ronan und Erwan Bouroullec zusammengetan, um den Gabriel Kronleuchter zu kreieren, ein permanentes Kunstwerk, das den Haupteingang des Schlosses Versailles erleuchtet. Mit einer Höhe von über 12 Metern und 800 Swarovski Kristallen, die durch leuchtende LEDs innovativ beleuchtet werden, ist dieses moderne und zugleich majestätische Kunstwerk sowohl eine technische Meisterleistung als auch eine bleibende Hommage an die Kristallluster, die einst die Prunkräume des Palastes schmückten.

© Studio Bouroullec

Swarovski Foundation

‘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.

2017

Swarovski first presented Swarovski Created Diamonds in this milestone year. Made from laboratory grown diamonds that are 100% identical to mined diamonds in every way but origin, they are precision-cut and polished to perfection to reveal maximum brilliance and scintillation. Only the best laboratory grown diamonds feature in Swarovski Created Diamonds jewelry - they are IGI (International Gemological Institute) certified and graded D-F in color, IF-VS1 in clarity, and the cut is excellent.

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

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

Cette année inaugure un tournant créatif audacieux avec la nomination de la toute première Directrice de création de la Maison. Giovanna Engelbert rejoint l’équipe pour développer une expression visuelle plus profonde et écrire le langage créatif de Swarovski. S’ensuit le déploiement international du nouveau concept de boutique sensorielle Instant Wonder, accompagné d’une esthétique moderne qui s’exprime dans les teintes caractéristiques de la marque et dans le nouveau cygne Swarovski, plus épuré.

Creators Lab

Ein neues Programm kreativer Kooperationen startet, um die Grenzen von Design und Handwerkskunst zu erweitern und gleichzeitig Swarovski Kristalle zu zelebrieren. Creators Lab ist eine natürliche Entwicklung, die das langjährige Erbe des österreichischen Hauses in den Bereichen Mode, Film, Theater und Musik sowie seine Geschichte der Förderung von Kreativität widerspiegelt. Die ersten Marken, die im neuen Swarovski Creators Lab vertreten sind, sind Nike, MA®KET, Amina Muaddi, Judith Leiber und FAO Schwarz.

Build-A-Bear

Build-A-Bear hat sich mit Swarovski Creators Lab zusammengetan, um ein limitiertes Sammlerstück zu kreieren, das vollständig mit Swarovski Kristallen verziert ist.

Swarovski in Kooperation mit dem Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend

Das Creators Lab erforscht weiterhin kreative Möglichkeiten und zelebriert den Geist gemeinschaftlicher Kunst, der seit jeher Teil unserer Kultur ist. Swarovskis jugendlicher Geist und progressiver Charakter passen perfekt zum Liberal Youth Ministry (LYM), wo jede Kollektion die Universalität der Jugend feiert.

Stuart Weitzman

Bühne frei für Stuart Weitzman, der pünktlich zur Partysaison das Creators Lab betritt. Der Stuart Power Shine Pump vereint präzise Handwerkskunst mit extravagantem Schmuck und präsentiert seinen neuen 75-mm-Stuart-Power-Absatz mit über 6.000 Swarovski Kristallen. Entworfen, um mit jedem Schritt das Licht einzufangen, lädt dieser spektakuläre Schuh dazu ein, selbstbewusst aufzutreten und Ihre innere Stärke erstrahlen zu lassen.

Kristalle des Beirats

Exklusiv: Sweatshirts, Jogginghosen und Caps.

2022

Die Wunderkammern in den Kristallwelten werden regelmäßig erneuert. James Turrell – der als Künstler als „Magier des Lichts“ gilt – kreiert mit Umbra eine bewegende Licht- und Farbinstallation, die alle Sinne anspricht.

2023

Swarovski spielt eine tragende Rolle in der Popkultur, und Swarovski Kristalle funkeln durch die gesamte Geschichte der Popkultur. 2023 ist ein weiteres herausragendes Jahr für das Haus, in dem es die kreativsten Events und berühmte Persönlichkeiten erstrahlen lässt.

Beleuchtung der Popkultur

Doja Cat glänzte bei der Schiaparelli Haute Couture SS23 Show mit 30.000 karminroten Swarovski Kristallen, die von Make-up-Artist Pat McGrath von Hand aufgetragen wurden. Der fünfstündige Prozess schuf eine atemberaubende Verwandlung, die ästhetische Subversion mit purem Glamour verband.

Illuminating Pop Culture

Swarovski Crystals play a significant role in Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, lighting up the custom looks of the world’s top designers.

Illuminating Pop Culture

Harry Styles stunned at the Grammys in a custom EGONLAB jumpsuit made from Swarovski Crystal Mesh, featuring 250,000 crystals in nine colors. Handmade in Paris over 150 hours, the dazzling outfit highlighted his creativity, individuality, and star power.

Swarovski Created Diamonds Galaxy Collection

Inspired by the cosmos, The Galaxy Collection is the first Swarovski Created Diamonds fine jewelry collection designed by Global Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert. Each design is crafted from laboratory grown diamonds that are IGI (International Gemological Institute) certified and 100% identical to mined diamonds in every way but origin.

Swarovski on Fifth

Auf zwei luxuriösen Etagen entfaltet sich in einem neuen Flagshipstore an der New Yorker Fifth Avenue eine Welt voller funkelnder Extravaganz und Kristallzauber. Eine Palette der charakteristischen Farben des Hauses, kombiniert mit opulenten, strukturierten Oberflächen, macht das New Yorker Flagship-Store zu einem sinnlichen Erlebnis voller immersiver Momente.

2024

2024 a été une année de premières historiques pour la Maison avec la nomination d’Ariana Grande comme Ambassadrice et le lancement des créations couture Swarovski signées Giovanna Engelbert au Met Gala.

Ambassadrice

Ariana Grande devient la nouvelle égérie et ambassadrice de la Maison. Artiste aux multiples récompenses, la chanteuse, compositrice et actrice américaine figure parmi les artistes les plus écoutées au monde. Célébrée pour ses performances remarquables et son style personnel unique, Ariana Grande milite activement pour l’inclusivité et l’émancipation. Ce partenariat réunit deux icônes de la culture pop.

Le Met Gala 2024

Les créations couture Swarovski font leur première apparition au Met Gala. Les Amies de la Maison Karlie Kloss, Imaan Hammam et Anok Yai rayonnent dans des ensembles imaginés par notre Directrice de création, Giovanna Engelbert. Pour le thème « Le Jardin du Temps », Giovanna incarne la Nature, Karlie se fait Fleur, Imaan devient le Soleil, tandis qu’Anok évoque l’Eau dans une combinaison accompagnée d’un collier de haute joaillerie de la Collection Galaxy en Swarovski Created Diamonds.

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

World of Swarovski

Wedding Jewelry & Accessories

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.

Ocean-Inspired Jewelry

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

Disney The Lion King x Swarovski

Commemorate a cherished classic with radiant characters.