Traguardi 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 Kristallwelten, Kristallvärldarna, öppnar i Wattens, Österrike, för att fira varumärkets hundraårsjubileum. Multimediakonstnären AndrééHeller designade en unik och magisk plats som lockar miljontals besökare från hela världen. Kristaller hyllas i alla sina transformerande fasetter och varje år fortsätter flera samarbeten med konstnärer, särskilt i Chamber of Wonder, att tänja på kreativitetens gränser.

Jätten

AndrééHellers tematiska mittpunkt för Swarovski Kristallwelten var jättens form, och han utvecklade berättelsen om en jätte som gav sig ut för att uppleva kristallvärlden och alla dess skatter och underverk.

Swarovski Kristallwelten

2004

Swarovski kröner den ikoniska Rockefeller Center-julgranen för första gången och ger en gnistrande touch till julhelgen. Swarovski-stjärnan från 2004, som inleder en årlig tradition, är tre meter hög och lyser med 25 000 briljanta vita kristaller. Ett magiskt tillskott till New Yorks skyline.

2007

Den 79:e Oscarsgalan visar publiken vad briljans verkligen betyder. För första gången utgör en gnistrande kristallridå bakgrunden för Hollywoodstjärnorna. Swarovski kristallridån mäter 10 meter i höjd, väger över ett ton och består av 50 000 individuella kristaller.

2013

Gabriel-ljuskronan

Swarovski samarbetar med Ronan och Erwan Bouroullec för att skapa Gabriel-ljuskronan, ett permanent konstverk som lyser upp huvudentrén till Versailles slott. Detta moderna men majestätiska verk, över 12 meter högt och med 800 Swarovski-kristaller innovativt upplysta med lysande LED-lampor, är både en teknisk bedrift och en varaktig hyllning till de kristallkronor som historiskt prydde slottets ceremoniella rum.

© Studio Bouroullec

Swarovski Foundation

"För att uppnå varaktig förändring måste du tänka inte bara på dig själv utan också på andra" - Daniel Swarovski. Swarovski Foundation grundades för att fokusera på vår grundares filosofi och varumärkets historiska engagemang för filantropi. Den stöder välgörenhetsorganisationer och initiativ för att uppnå positiv social och miljömässig påverkan. Swarovski Foundation's uppdrag är att främja hållbara försörjningsmöjligheter genom utbildning för att minska ojämlikhet. Fokus ligger på jämlikhet, vatten och kreativitet, och det finns tre viktiga initiativ: Waterschool, Creatives for Our Future och Action Fund.

2017

Swarovski presenterade Swarovski Created Diamonds för första gången under detta milstolpeår. Tillverkade av laboratorieodlade diamanter som är 100 % identiska med utvunna diamanter på alla sätt förutom ursprung, de är precisionsslipade och polerade till perfektion för att avslöja maximal briljans och scintillation. Endast de bästa laboratorieodlade diamanterna används i Swarovski Created Diamonds-smycken - de är IGI-certifierade (International Gemological Institute) och graderade D-F i färg, IF-VS1 i klarhet, och slipningen är utmärkt.

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

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

A new program 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, theater 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.

Advisory Board Crystals

Exclusive: Sweatshirts, Sweatpants, and Hats.

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.

Illuminating Pop Culture

Doja Cat dazzled at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture SS23 Show, with 30,000 crimson Swarovski crystals hand-applied by makeup artist Pat McGrath. The five-hour process created a stunning transformation, merging aesthetic subversion with pure glamour.

Illuminer la Culture Pop

Au cœur de la tournée Renaissance World Tour de Beyoncé, les cristaux Swarovski illuminent les tenues de la star, créées par les plus grands designers mondiaux.

Illuminer la Culture Pop

Harry Styles illumine la cérémonie des Grammys dans une combinaison EGONLAB sur mesure en Swarovski Crystal Mesh, ornée de 250 000 cristaux déclinés en neuf couleurs. Confectionnée à la main à Paris durant plus de 150 heures, cette tenue spectaculaire révèle sa créativité, son individualité et son magnétisme.

Collection Swarovski Created Diamonds

Inspirée du cosmos, la Collection Galaxy est la première collection de haute joaillerie en Swarovski Created Diamonds conçue par la Directrice de création Giovanna Engelbert. Chaque pièce de la gamme est réalisée à partir de diamants de synthèse certifiés par l’IGI (International Gemological Institute) et semblables en tous points à des pierres extraites des mines.

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.

Bal de l’Opéra de Vienne

Partenariat s’étendant sur près de 70 ans, l’alliance entre Swarovski et le Bal de l’Opéra de Vienne honore la beauté, l’élégance et la richesse culturelle de notre héritage autrichien partagé. C’est un véritable héritage de merveilles. Chaque année, une nouvelle Tiare Swarovski, démonstration magistrale de notre maîtrise de la lumière, illumine ce bal prestigieux. Cette année, son motif complexe s’inspire du Cygne Swarovski.

Le Met Gala 2025

La Couture Swarovski brille sur le Tapis Rouge

130 ans de joie

En l'honneur de notre 130è anniversaire, Swarovski invite le monde à explorer ses multiples facettes avec un programme d'événements incontournables et de collections en édition limitée. Ancrée dans notre riche héritage et la vision de notre fondateur, Daniel Swarovski, la Maison continue ses innovations autour du cristal alors qu'elle entre dans son prochain chapitre avec une célébration multidimensionnelle de la lumière, des couleurs et de la joie.

Le monde de Swarovski

Coup de projecteur sur toutes les facettes de Swarovski, de son héritage au lifestyle, et bien au-delà.

Explorer

Bijoux d’inspiration marine

Véritables chefs-d’œuvre de créativité, nos nouvelles familles de bijoux ornées de Crystal Pearls Swarovski se déclinent dans une étonnante palette aquatique aux tons bleus et verts.

Bijoux et accessoires de mariage

Succombez au charme de nos superbes créations en cristal. Que vous recherchiez un subtil chatoiement ou un glamour éclatant, vous trouverez forcément parmi notre sélection la pièce qui matchera votre style et vos envies pour le grand jour.

Le Roi Lion Disney x Swarovski

Célébrez un grand classique avec des personnages éclatants.