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, kristalleri daha önce mümkün olmayan bir hassasiyetle kesebilen bir makine icat etti.
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, é inaugurado em Wattens, Áustria, para marcar o centenário da marca. O artista multimédia André Heller projetou um lugar único e mágico que atrai milhões de visitantes de todo o mundo. Os cristais são celebrados em todas as suas facetas transformadoras e, a cada ano, múltiplas colaborações com artistas, particularmente na Chamber of Wonder, continuam a expandir os limites da criatividade.
O Gigante
A peça central temática de André Heller para os Mundos de Cristal Swarovski foi a forma do Gigante, e desenvolveu a história de um Gigante que partiu para conhecer o mundo dos cristais e todos os seus tesouros e maravilhas.
2004
Swarovski 首次為標誌性的洛克斐勒中心聖誕樹添上璀璨光芒，為佳節帶來閃爍的氣氛。2004 年的 Swarovski 星星高三公尺，鑲嵌 25,000 顆璀璨的白色水晶，預示著年度傳統的開始。為紐約市的天際線增添了魔幻氣息。
2007
第 79 屆奧斯卡金像獎向觀眾展現了璀璨的真正含義。一道閃閃發光的水晶帷幕，首次成為好萊塢明星的背景。Swarovski 水晶帷幕高 10 公尺，重量超過一噸，由 5 萬顆獨立水晶組成。
2013
Gabriel 水晶吊燈
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Swarovski 攜手 Ronan 與 Erwan Bouroullec 兄弟，共同打造 Gabriel 水晶吊燈，這件藝術品會永久照亮凡爾賽宮的主要入口。這件當代且宏偉的藝術品，高逾 12 公尺，鑲嵌 800 顆以創新 LED 技術點亮發光的 Swarovski 水晶，不僅是一項技術壯舉，更是對凡爾賽宮歷來裝飾禮儀廳的璀璨水晶吊燈的永恆致敬。
© Studio Bouroullec
© Studio Bouroullec
Swarovski Foundation
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„Um dauerhaften Wandel zu erreichen, müssen Sie nicht nur an sich selbst, sondern auch an andere denken“ – Daniel Swarovski.
Die Swarovski Foundation wurde gegründet, um die Philosophie unseres Gründers und das historische Engagement der Marke für Philanthropie in den Mittelpunkt zu stellen. Swarovski unterstützt gemeinnützige Organisationen und Initiativen, um positive soziale und ökologische Auswirkungen zu erzielen. Die Swarovski Foundation'Swarovskis Mission ist es, nachhaltige Lebensgrundlagen durch Bildung zu fördern und so Ungleichheit zu verringern. Der Fokus liegt auf den Bereichen Gleichberechtigung, Wasser und Kreativität, und es gibt drei zentrale Initiativen: Waterschool, Creatives for Our Future und den Action Fund.
2018
21 世紀的水晶工坊在奧地利瓦騰斯開幕。Swarovski Manufaktur 是一個融合靈感、共同創作、精湛工藝與專業知識的空間，透過新技術激發創新，並整合富有遠見的創意流程。
2019
Swarovski 開發出一種新型水晶，用於在巴黎香榭麗舍大道上建造六座噴泉。由 Bouroullec 兄弟設計的旋轉裝置，以 3,060 顆水晶呈現出如夢似幻的動態與光影。
© Studio Bouroullec
© Studio Bouroullec
2020
Die Swarovski Foundation gibt ihr neues Programm „Creatives for Our Future“ bekannt, ein globales Mentoring- und Förderprogramm, das in Zusammenarbeit mit einem Berater des Büros der Vereinten Nationen für Partnerschaften entwickelt wurde, um die nächste Generation kreativer Führungskräfte im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit zu identifizieren und zu fördern.
2021
Dieses Jahr markiert eine mutige neue kreative Vision mit der Ernennung des ersten Global Creative Director des Hauses. Giovanna Engelbert kommt zu Swarovski, um die visuelle Ausdruckskraft und die kreative Sprache der Marke weiterzuentwickeln. Die globale Einführung des neuen sensorischen Store-Konzepts „Instant Wonder“ folgt, zusammen mit einer modernen neuen Ästhetik in den Swarovski Markenfarben und einem optimierten Swarovski Schwan-Logo.
Creators Lab
A new programme of creative collaborations launches to push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship, while celebrating Swarovski Crystals. Creators Lab is a natural evolution reflecting the Austrian House’s long heritage of influence in fashion, film, theatre and music, and history of championing creativity. The first brands to enter the new Swarovski Creators Lab are Nike, MA®KET, Amina Muaddi, Judith Leiber and FAO Schwarz.
Build-A-Bear
Build-A-Bear has entered the Swarovski Creators Lab to create a limited edition collectible fully adorned with Swarovski Crystals.
Swarovski x Liberal Youth Ministry
Creators Lab continues to explore creative possibilities and celebrate the spirit of collaborated art that has been part of our culture since the very beginning. Swarovski’s youthful spirit and progressive nature is a perfect match for Liberal Youth Ministry (LYM), where each collection celebrates the universality of youth.
Stuart Weitzman
Cue the celebrations as Stuart Weitzman enters the Creators Lab, just in time for party season. Combining precision craftsmanship with extravagant embellishment, the Stuart Power Shine pump pairs its new 75mm Stuart Power heels with over 6,000 Swarovski Crystals. Designed to catch the light with every step, this spectacular shoe invites you to stand tall and let your confidence shine.
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
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.
World of Swarovski
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.