BROCHE tendance VINTAGE SIGNÉE SWAROVSKI CRISTAL FAUSSE PERLE GRAPPE RAISIN VIGNE EN BOÎTE RARE

The Swarovski company was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski, a Czech jeweller who invented an electric glass-cutting machine. The companys headquarters are in Wattens, Austria.

Early history

Swarovskis goal was to make crystals affordable and popular, and to create a "diamond for everyone"

The companys first factory was built in Wattens, Tyrol, Austria, to take advantage of local hydroelectricity

The companys original name was A. Kosmann, D. Swarovski & Co., but was later shortened to KS & Co.

Growth

The company expanded to France, where it was known as "Pierres Taillées du Tyrol"

Swarovskis son Wilhelm founded Swarovski Optik in 1949, which manufactures optical instruments

Swarovski entered the United States jewellery market in 1977

Today

The Swarovski Group supplies the world with polished jewellery stones, crystal products, grinding and cutting tools, and sports optics

Swarovski crystals are used in jewellery, cars, theatre displays, and home furniture

Swarovski crystals are made from a mix of quartz sand, soda, potash, and other ingredients

Beautiful Swarovski Pin Brooch Gold Plated Grapes with pave crystal set leaves and imitation pearl "grapes". It is 3 1/8" high by 2 3/8" wide, is stamped with the Swarovski Swan Logo, your assurance of Authenticity and Excellence.

The brooch is in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear and comes complete in a Swarovski presentation box. This pin is no longer available in stores, only on the secondary market. *RARE FIND*

Please note that the presentation box to the front is marked.

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