Swarovski crystals named for Daniel Swarovski (10/24/1862 to 01/23/1956)
Son of glass cutter in northern Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic was born.
Not to be confused with other industrial goods such as Bohemian Czech crystal, Swarovski crystal is the product a little better, cultured freshwater pearl, to make it a bit expensive.
In 1892, Daniel Swarovski invented an automatic cutting machine. He developed the technology and provides a crystal cutting factory in Austria where he used the power of water to the grinding disc of lead crystal contains approximately 32% jewels.Swarovski maximum refraction. Crystal Swarovski crystal includes sculptures and miniatures, jewelry and couture, home decor and chandeliers. Swarovski coats some of its crystals with special metallic chemical coatings to create a crystal that allows light to break the rainbow spectrum, and creates a brightly colored gloss. “Aurora Borealis”, or “AB”, is one of the most popular coatings, and gives the surface a rainbow oil sleek appearance. Other coatings Crystal Transmission, Volcano, Aurum, and Dorado. So, if we use the term “Crystal AB”, so that we know has been covered Aurora Borealis. Coatings can be applied to all or part of the object, while others are double-coated, and is the term used AB 2X, Dorado 2X etc.is. In 2004, the brand has come to Xilion, a new patented a reduction of rent and diamond cut rhinestones add shine.
The company also sells beads and rhinestones for manufacturers, artists and consumers in their projects. Tiaras and jewelry artisans and manufacturers, how to decorate their rooms with these beautiful crystals.
In 2007 Swarovski also launched the website information is the brand crystallized.com for designers and manufacturers in the world of fashion, pearl strand, jewelry, accessories and interiors offer. Crystallized – Swarovski Elements is the newest product for the Swarovski crystals of various sizes, shapes and colors. Products that are marked with their own brand of originality certainly uses Swarovski crystals in the creations of fashion houses and designers.
What is an aurora?
In collaboration with French designer Christian Dior, glamorous Crystal “Aurora Borealis” in 1955, was created. Aurora Borealis produces thin film coatings by vacuum deposition of metal on rock crystal in the rainbow effect. Aurora Borealis tends to reflect the color to wear next to him, and it was after the northern lights in the atmosphere, known as known as the aurora borealis.
What is a rhinestone?
Rhinestone or paste or diamond diamond imitator of rock crystal, glass or acrylic. Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the Rhine in Austria. Hence the name “Austrian crystal” Having strong when in 1775, increased French jeweler named George Frederick Strass force had the idea back metallization the crystal clear reflection of the film support was created stone. Therefore, Strass Strass in many European languages mentioned. This method creates stones, as we know it today.
Promotion of Daniel Swarovski crystal cutting to simulate cut stone for over a century later, rhinestones galore activated for the production and the growing popularity of rhinestones. Rhinestones decorate everything from a wedding in Las Vegas Showgirl headpiece tiaras, figure skating competition dress costume jewelry. Stones can be used as imitation diamonds, and some manufacturers even flicker to capture the real diamonds in the sun.
Most of the crystals, rhinestones today are still produced and manufactured in Austria, Swarovski and Preciosa in Czech Republic is in second place. There are also several other Czech glass factory in northern Bohemia. Acrylic crystals are made in many countries. Swarovski products is considered one of the best of its kind in the world. These small crystals and rhinestones and worth the extra cost. Other things, such as crystal and rhinestone are often sold in crystal that is easy to apply and fire polished.
Regardless of where your rhinestones and crystals were obtained, must be handled carefully to protect it from damage. Although storage in your street, you will never face to face, because it is easily scratched, to keep forever separated or cloth between the parts in rhinestones. How to clean the streets, use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Water should be avoided because it stains the outer film.
Zirconium has a molecular structure different from a real glass or crystals and much more. The molecular structure of breaks in the light differently and gives the white flash of light, the opposite effect: the crystal cause the rainbow. This zircon mineral make semi-precious stones to follow.
Swarovski Group also includes;
· Active Crystals Swarovski – In 2007, together with electronics giant Philips Electronics “Active-Crystals” consumer to make the field. It includes a USB-key and the memory of hearing “In 2008, they included Bluetooth headset brand, all with some form of jewelry with Swarovski crystals on them.
Tyrolit · Manufacturer of abrasive and cutting tools
· Swareflex road marking and light-reflective
· Pierre Signity synthetic and natural
· Swarovski Optics optical instruments such as binoculars and goggles