Vintage Swarovski 2003 Annual Christmas Snowflake Crystal Ornament, 3", #622489

Merry Christmas from 2003!

Gorgeous Swarovski annual Crystal Snowflake ornament from 2003 in original packaging with Certificate booklet. Eight-point crystal snowflake with inner and outer rings. Has a sterling hang tag for identifying the year, and one with the Swarovski swan on it. Also includes the original blue ribbon.

This ornament is simply stunning on a crystal and silver decorated tree or hanging in a window to capture the light and send out rainbows. A fun gift for a 2003 baby, or for a Swarovski collector or crystal lover.

Like new condition. This ornament is from my personal collection and may have only been used once.

DETAILS: • Dimensions: Diameter: 3", Weight: 3oz • Manufacturer: Swarovski • Design: Annual Christmas Ornament • Pattern: 2003 Snowflake • Markings: Original Swarovski silver hang tag • Place of Origin: Austria • Date of Manufacture: c2003 • Materials: Crystal • Color(s): Clear, blue ribbon • Status: Discontinued

History: The story of Swarovski Crystal began in 1892 when a Bohemian-born man by the name of Daniel Swarovski invented a machine that cut crystal with superior precision. This machine required an enormous amount of energy, so he moved his family to Wattens, Tyrol where he could take advantage of hydroelectricity. It was here in 1895, at the age of 32, that his company was founded.

One of the first products produced by Swarovski was retroreflective glass used in traffic lights and signals. Not long after that, Swarovski moved into the fashion market when they created crystal-studded accessories for fashion manufacturers. Swarovski was also a high-profile provider of optical instruments for hunting and nature observation.

In the mid-1950s, with the help of a man named Christian Dior, Swarovski created a new finish that made his crystal glisten. This coating took his crystal to a whole new level of sparkle that was perfect for creating hanging chandelier components. Fit for royalty, some of these very pieces continue to hang today in the Palace of Versailles.

The 1970s became a decade of “firsts” for this company. In 1976, the Swarovski crystal mouse became their first product placed on the consumer market. Shortly after that, they launched their first jewelry collection. Then they began applying the knowledge they had collected over the years in stone cutting to cutting genuine and synthetic gemstones—one of which was cubic zirconia—opening up new possibilities for their jewelry collection.

In 2021 Swarovski underwent a restructure that would mark the first time the company would be led by a non-family member.

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