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Swarovski Designer Peter Heidegger – an artist profile by the Kristall Buzz

Jul 312011

The crystal giant Swarovski has credited over 60 designers for their famous crystal figurines. There are certainly many other talented individuals who contribute to these fantastic crystal designs, but generally, only a single individual is credited for the majority of the figurine designs.

Peter Heidegger followed in the footsteps of his father (who also worked for Swarovski), joining the company in 1990. Early on, he was responsible for product and presentation displays, and later head of packaging. (Sounds like he might have worked on Swarovski boxes ???) Peter Heidegger joined the design team in 2006.

Peter Heidegger

Reading the Peter Heidegger interview on the Swarovski web site, I it seems he may be a kid at heart. Â He enjoys adding humor, wit, and fantasy to his work (I interpreted this to mean ‘designs’, but I suppose this could be ‘every day job’.) Â Seeing that he likes animation, I’m not a bit surprised about the cute Lovlots figurines that he is credited withâ¦.that seems like a natural fit. Â He indicates he is hopeful to work on designs in the Lovlots line, Disney, and Muppets (if that would ever materialize).

Peter Heidegger has been credited with 11 Swarovski crystal figurine designs since his move to the design team within the company. The list of designs below is ordered by launch date and consists of the Swarovski product name, then the system number. On the line below is the year of introduction along with the Swarovski product line and group. All these designs are still current and can be found in the online Swarovski shoppe.

Swarovski ‘Surprise Gift‘ – 905788
Introduced in 2008 and in the Crystal Moments ‘Little Messengers’
Swarovski Koalas – 955423
Introduced in 2009 and in the Silver Crystal ‘ Rare Encounters’
Swarovski Emily – 955045
Introduced in 2009 and in the Lovlots ‘House of Cats’
Swarovski Max – 1039544
Introduced in 2010 and in the Lovlots ‘City Park’
Swarovski Hare – 1089876
Introduced in 2011 and in Silver Crystal ‘Peaceful Countryside’
Swarovski Hare (Limited Edition) – 1089977
Introduced in 2011 and in Silver Crystal (Online Limited Edition)
Swarovski Jade (Limited Edition Dancing Horse) – 1073338
Introduced in 2011 and in the Lovlots ‘Circus’
Swarovski Jasmine (Dancing Horse) – 1079474
Introduced in 2011 and in the Lovlots ‘Circus’
Swarovski Leo (Lion) – 1079591
Introduced in 2011 and in the Lovlots ‘Circus’
Swarovski Rolly (Monkey) – 1086116
Introduced in 2011 and in the Lovlots ‘Circus’
Swarovski Rosalie (Dancing Horse) – 1073336
Introduced in 2011 and in the Lovlots ‘Circus’

Of all the Peter Heidegger designs, my favorite one is the Koalasâ¦I have always found them to be absolutely adorable. Â However, I also really like the kitty Lovlots Emily and Lovlots Jade. Â I like Emily’s vibrant color with the cute butterfly resting atop her ear. Â And Jade’s rainbow-like coat is magical. Â Wonderful figurines Peterâ¦looking forward to seeing your more designs!

Swarovski Skull – Soulmate Crystal Figurine coming soon!

Jul 302011

Well, we always hear of new things, sometimes strange things, being embellished with Swarovski crystal stones.

Case and point, check out this human female skull, which can be found at www.swarovskicrystallhumanskullart.com

Swarovski Soulmate Skull

Never did I think that the crystal giant themselves would produce a Swarovski Skull figurine. To my surprise, they have! From information obtained from an authorized retailer, this Soulmate Skull is supposed to launch in August or September, 2011.

The Swarovski Soulmate Skull is jet hermatite (black) crystal with silver colored accents and will be available in two different sizes. The larger of the two (Swarovski system # 1124219) is just over 4″ tall and will be in the price range of $850 – $900. The smaller of the two (Swarovski system # 1124215) is about 2″ tall and will be in the price range of $350 – $400.

I was able to find Swarovski ‘N the Skull’ men’s jewelry and an ‘N the Skull’ keyring on the official Swarovski web site, so I believe this is a family of products. The Swarovski N the Skull keyring (system #1111589) retails for $140. The Swarovski N the Skull Pendant retails for $200 (system # 1111588) and Swarovski N the Skull Necklace retails for $450 (system # 1111587).

I’m not so sure that I’ll be adding this “N the Skull” figurine to my collection, but it is certainly bound to spark some conversation within the Swarovski crystal collecting community.

Swarovski Sunny Steve and Sunny Sam Crystal Happy Ducks

Jul 292011

Swarovski produces and markets a group of crystal duck figurines in the Crystal Moments product line. This group is called the Swarovski Happy Ducks. Presently, there are just over 15 Happy Ducks in the Swarovski crystal badelynge.

Two of my favorites are Swarovski Sunny Steve and Swarovski Sunny Sam. These Happy Ducks love the sun and ocean, and are enjoying their party on the beach.

Swarovski Sunny Steve (left) and Swarovski Sunny Sam (right)

Swarovski Sunny Sam was a limited edition. The crystal brand did a one-time production run to manufacture their supply. It was released in 2010, and as of July, 2011, it no longer appears on the Swarovski web site. Sunny Sam’s accessories include silver ‘shades’ and a red-and-white life preserver. The designer for Sunny Sam is Verena Castelein. The Swarovski crystal identification numbers for Sunny Sam are 9400 000 262 / 1041295.

Swarovski Sunny Steve is a new release in 2011. It is not presently advertised with any wording of limitations, so I assume it is a normal product release. Sunny Steve’s accessories include a faux shark-tooth necklace, black ‘shades’, and a surfboard decorated with pastel flowers. The surfboard includes the catchy phrase: ‘Be faster than the shark’. The designer for Sunny Steve is Verena Castelein. The Swarovski crystal identification numbers for Sunny Steve are 9400 000 347 / 1096743.

Both Sunny Steve and Sunny Sam retail(ed) for $120 USD. They are both yellow (officially light topaz) in color. Both Happy Ducks are approximately 2.25″ in length.

I think that Sunny Steve and Sunny Sam need girlfriends. Â My suggestions areâ¦

Sunny Sophie for Sunny Steve. Sunny Sophie should have a beach umbrella to avoid sunburn.
Sunny Sirena for Sunny Sam. Sunny Sirena should have a beach ball for more ‘fun in the sun’.

Stay cool this summer like these Swarovski Happy Ducksâ¦.I’m melting here in southwest Ohioâ¦.something like 12 consecutive days of 90 degrees Fahrenheight with a heat index over 100 degrees every day.

Check out the official Swarovski brand web site if you are looking to add Swarovski Sunny Steve to your crystal collection. Check out the Crystal Exchange America web site in the ‘Limited Edition Swarovski’ category to find the Sunny Sam figurines available for purchase.

Swarovski Foals Playing – a colorful variation of the ‘Foals’ Crystal Horses

Jul 282011

Horse fanatics and crystal fanatics will be happy to hear that our favorite crystal brand is coming out with a colored version of the Foals crystal figurine called Swarovski Foals Playing in the fall!

First, I’m going to tell you about the Swarovski Foals. These sweet baby horses were designed by Martin Zendron. They were introduced in 2003 and presently retail for $380. These clear crystal horses have frosted accents for the horses’ manes and tails.

What I found on two different sites is a colorful variation of the Swarovski Foals. The crystal figurine is called Swarovski Foals Playing. The Foals Playing is an identical design to the Foals, except that one of the baby horses is like a coffee-brown in color. Even the clear horse has the brownish accents on the mane and tail. The Swarovski system # for the new figurine is 1121627.

Since the Foals are in the Peaceful Countryside theme group, I am assuming that the new Foals Playing will be in the same theme group. My source web sites indicate that this figurine will be available near September, 2011.

The veteran designer Martin Zendron is credited with several other Swarovski Horse figurines:

Swarovski Arabian Stallion – 7612 000 002 / 221 609, 1998 – 2005
Swarovski Foals – 7612 000 003 / 627 637, 2003 – current
Swarovski White Stallion – 7612 000 001 / 174 958, 1993 – 2006
Swarovski Wild Horses – 7607 000 003 / 236 720, Limited Edition 2005

When Crystal Exchange America has listings for this baby horses Swarovski Foals Playing figurine, it will be found in the Animals category of the online store: www.CrystalExchange.com

Swarovski Nirvana Ring Secret Revealed

Jul 272011

After writing the last post about the crystal giant’s Swarovski Nirvana Ring secret, I thought it best to share the answer with our Swarovski crystal friends sooner rather than later.

The hidden Symbol in the Nirvana ring is a heart. If you look into a Nirvana Ring from above you will see a heart – the Symbol of love.

Swarovski Nirvana Ring

I can only wonder if this was by-design, or if it was notice later in the production life cycle. I tend to believe that the crystal heart shape was planned in the design. Hope you enjoyed the Swarovski crystal mystery question!

Swarovski Nirvana Ring Secret

Jul 262011

Earlier this month, I posted information about the Swarovski Nirvana Ring Sweepstakes.

Swarovski Nirvana Ring

While I was doing some research for the post, I found that the crystal brand had run another Swarovski Nirvana Ring contest, which ended in June, 2011.

The contest question was something like ‘What is the secret behind the 93 facets of the Nirvana Ring?‘ The good news is that I have the answer and I will gladly share it with our Swarovski fanatics friends in a few days.

The secret is interesting.and in the meantime, good luck with this Swarovski crystal mystery question!

Swarovski Limited Editions in 2011

Jul 252011

Customers have asked us about the availability of some Swarovski Limited Editions available this year, 2011. Some Swarovski crystal fanatics tell us of rumors about the Swarovski NLE Bald Eagle being sold out. Others have asked us about the Swarovski NLE Hello Kitty production.

I took a moment to check the crystal brand web site. What I was able to see was that both items are still appearing on the online shoppe, so I do not believe that either is sold out.

The Swarovski Bald Eagle indeed displays the ‘Add to Shopping Bag’ button. Retail price of the Bald Eagle, Swarovski Numbered Limited Edition 2011, is $3800. A maximum of 10,000 Swarovski Bald Eagles are to be produced. As of July 4, 2011 Swarovski SCS membership is no longer required to purchase.

The Swarovski Hello Kitty, Limited Edition 2011 also displays the ‘Add to Shopping Bag’ button. Retail price of the Hello Kitty, Numbered Limited Edition, is $8000. A maximum of 88 Swarovski Hello Kitty, Limited Edition 2011 are to be produced, so this is a true exclusive.

Crystal Exchange America has a large selection of retired Swarovski LE figurines (Limited Editions) and Swarovski NLE figurines (Numbered Limited Editions) available on their web site. Simply check out the Limited Edition Swarovski category of the online store.

Trimlite Clowns by Swarovski – Thank you for the Smiles!

Jul 242011

I recently learned that the first week of August is celebrated as ‘National Clown Week’….an interesting piece of trivia that I was unaware of. Clowns come in all shapes and sizes. Many clowns wear happy faces. Some clowns have special talents. Some clowns juggle. Some clowns do magic. Often, clowns can be found in a circus, at a theme park, in children’s hospitals, and in parades. If you see a clown, smile and let them know they’ve made you happy.

The famous crystal brand produced Swarovski Trimlite clowns in the 1980’s decade. All the Trimlite clowns were introduced in 1983 and retired in 1988. These Swarovski clowns were all a part of the “Circus Clowns and Marching Band” group.

Swarovski Trimlite Clowns

The 6 Trimlite Clowns by Swarovski are as follows (5 digit part number listed after name)

Trimlite Tall Clown – 52701
Trimlite Roller Skating Clown – 52702
Trimlite Clown on Tricycle – 52703
Trimlite Clown with Umbrella – 52704
Trimlite Clown Juggler- 52705
Trimlite Clown with Cannon – 52706

All the Swarovski Trimlite clowns incorporate the typical clown characteristics. They have silly clown hats. They have oversized clown feet. Some are performing their ‘special clown talent’. And best of all, the clowns are all doing something to make people smile.

The Swarovski logo that would be found on these crystal figurines is the Trimlite “T”. The Trimlite logo is stamped in the metal of the figurine. The Swarovski boxes for these figurines were white boxes with gold-colored plastic ribbons. Certificates are not applicable to these figurines as there is no such paperwork as a ‘Trimlite certificate’.

These Swarovski clown figurines retailed for $30 or $50 each in the 80’s when they were available in retail stores. Now, on the Swarovski secondary market or on online auctions, the clowns are likely to cost $200 to $300 each for ones in excellent condition with original packaging.

It is worthwhile to mention that the production quality of crystal figurines has vastly changed in the past 30 years. It is not unusual to see rough edges or other imperfections on the older crystal because that was likely acceptable standards at the time. Many serious crystal collectors will not accept chipped crystal figurines, but should be mindful that one considered ‘mint’ at that time will not likely as pristine as figures that are presently produced and sold. Now, due to the age of the Trimlite figurines, the gold has possibly dulled, tarnished, or even chipped off. Collectors should keep these things in mind when setting their own personal standards of acceptability into their own collection; do not require standards higher than what Swarovski themselves expected in the 1980’s.

Crystal Exchange America presently has 3 of the 6 Trimlite Clown figurines offered on their site, ranging in price $215 – $350. They can be found in “Vintage Swarovski” category, “Trimlite and Zales” sub-category of the store.

Swarovski Active Crystals USB Pen, USB Heart, and USB Memory Key

Jul 212011

This evening I came across some functional issues in the Swarovski “Active Crystals” product line. Honestly, I hadn’t really checked out that area of the crystal brand’s web site until today. But I did find it intriguing and the Swarovski USB stick products charming enough to write about.

Swarovski USB Memory Key (turtle)

Swarovski USB Memory Key accessoriesâ¦..the USB is found hidden inside a cute little animal. Â Each sparkly pet can hold up to 4GB data. Â There are:

Swarovski Chloy the turtle. Chloy is available in either green or purple. Swarovski USB Chloy retails for $100.
Swarovski Howard the pig. Howard is available in either pink or black. Swarovski USB Howard retails for $100.
Swarovski Maurice the bird. Maurice is available in either yellow or blue. Swarovski USB Maurice retails for $90.
Swarovski Pearly the rabbit. Pearly is available in either red or white. Swarovski USB Pearly retails for $90.

Swarovski USB Necklace

Swarovski USB Heart Necklaces are funky devices that hang on a stainless steel chain. The smaller sparkly heart is the part that is the USB drive. It is decorated with 54 small crystal stones. It holds up to 4 GB data and is available in five different colors: crystal, blue zircon, Indian siam (red), light rose (pink), and violet (lavender). All five colors of the Swarovski USB necklaces retail for $75 each.

Swarovski USB Pen

And last of the Swarovski USB devices are the Crystalline USB pens. These 2-in-1 units function both as a pen and a USB drive. The body of the ink pen is filled with 200 crystal stones accenting or coordinating with the barrel of the pen. Users simply pull the pen apart to reveal the USB drive. The Swarovski Crystalline USB pen is available in five different colors: anthracite (black), aquamarine, (light blue), Indian sapphire (looks like silver in the pictures??), light amethyst (lavender), and white pearl. The Swarovski USB pens retail for $75 each.

USB flash drives (4GB) can generally be found for under $20. But if you are a friend of a Swarovski crystal fanatic, and you are looking for gift ideas, these Swarovski USB devices may be something to consider. At the Swarovski web site, you can go to the ‘Fashion Accessories’ category, then to ‘Active Crystals®’. There, you can find all the Swarovski USB sticks mentioned in the post.

Swarovski Designer Stefanie Nederegger – an artist profile by the Kristall Buzz

Jul 202011

The Swarovski brand has employed over 60 designers for their famous crystal figurines. There are certain to be many other talented individuals who contribute to these fantastic crystal designs, but generally, only a single individual is credited for the majority of the figurine designs.

Stefanie Nederegger

Stefanie Nederegger is a Swarovski artist that joined the design team in 2004. Her education included coursework at Innsbruck HTL and training at the College of Glassmaking and Design in Kramsach. According to information on the official Swarovski web site, Swarovski has always had some influence in her life since they are so well known Wattens and Tyrol.

Stefanie Nederegger thinks it would be interesting to transform any type of animal into crystal figurines because of the ‘play on form and facets’. She also likes colored accents to make crystal ‘vibrant and give it harmony’.

Stefanie Nederegger has been credited with ten Swarovski crystal figurine designs since she began with the company. Five of the designs are in the Silver Crystal product line, four designs are for figurines in the Swarovski Lovlots product line, and one design in the Crystal Paradise line. The list below is ordered by launch date and consists of the product name, then Swarovski system number, followed by launch and retirement years.

Swarovski Stallion

Swarovski Orchids – 864443, 2006 – 2010
Swarovski Orchid Blossoms – 864464, 2006 – 2010
Swarovski Mare – 860864, 2006 – 2011
Swarovski Stallion – 898508, 2007 – current
Swarovski Violetta (Limited Edition) – 935719, 2008 – 2008
Swarovski Tomaso – 935722, 2008 – 2010
Swarovski Tomasino – 935718, 2008 – 2011
Swarovski Camille – 955006, 2009 – 2011
Swarovski Tortoise – 954679, 2009 – current
Swarovski Pearl Oyster – 1075308, 2011 – current

Of all the Stefanie Nederegger designs, my favorite one is the Lovlots figurine Camille. Â I like Camille’s copper color, and I like cats. Â Great figurines Stefanieâ¦looking forward to seeing your next designs!

Swarovski Bazooka Dallas Mavericks Crystal Ring Pop

Jul 182011

According to Fox Sports Ohio, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, was considering NOT to purchase championship rings for his basketball team. But Bazooka felt that the Dallas Mavericks should have a reward for their NBA championship. That being said, the Bazooka candy brand has once again added some Swarovski crystal bling to their ring pops to make them ‘special’ and commemorate an exciting event in 2011.

Dallas Mavericks Swarovski Ring Pop

The Mavericks Swarovski ring pop features the team colors of blue and white. The base of the blue ring pop is decorated with blue and clear Swarovski crystal stones. Some sources say it is edible, but same say that it is not edible.

Bazooka also created a limited edition Swarovski ring pop to resemble Kate’s engagement ring. The Mavericks crystallized ring pop looks amazingly similar to the ring pop to celebrate the wedding of Prince William to Kate in April, 2011. Pictures of the Royal Limited Edition Swarovski Ring Pop can be found in the Kristall Buzz April 2011 Archives.

I wonder what event will next be honored with a special Bazooka Swarovski Ring Pop!

Swarovski Trimlite Hot Air Balloon Crystal Figurines

Jul 172011

This weekend, there was a Hot Air Balloon event (Ohio Challenge) here in my local community. Hot air balloons are beautiful, elegant, peaceful.. For the balloon pilots, this is an event, a challenge, a competition. Regardless of your roll, I think hot air balloons bring on excitement for people of all ages.

Years ago, our favorite crystal brand made hot air balloons in the Swarovski Trimlite product line. There were 8 different combinations of Trimlite Balloon products under 4 different Swarovski-assigned part numbers. The Swarovski hot air balloons were available in 2 different sizes: 3″ in height and 3.5″ in height. The Swarovski hot air balloons were available with 2 different metal finishes: gold colored and silver colored. Swarovski hot air balloons were available in 2 different crystal colors: crystal cal (more or less clear) and vitrail medium (more or less fuscia pink)

The size (3″ or 3.5″ tall) is NOT distinguishable from the part number. The Swarovski Trimlite product numbers were assigned as follows:

72403 – Trimlite Hot Air Balloon with gold colored accents and Crystal Cal balloon.
72404 – Trimlite Hot Air Balloon with gold colored accents and Vitrail Medium balloon.
72405 – Trimlite Hot Air Balloon with silver colored accents and Crystal Cal balloon.
72406 – Trimlite Hot Air Balloon with silver colored accents and Vitrail Medium balloon.

Trimlite Hot Air Balloon

All eight Swarovski Trimlite Hot Air Balloons were introduced in 1982 and retired in 1986. The Trimlite Balloon figurines were part of the “Boutiques” group. The 3″ hot air balloons retailed for $50 USD. The 3.5″ hot air balloons retailed for $80 USD each.

The Swarovski logo on these crystal figurines was NOT the traditional Block SC or Swan logo. Â This is because they were not in the Silver Crystal product lineâ¦.they were in the Trimlite product line. Â The Trimlite logo is the letter “T”, and is likely stamped into the metal of the Swarovski figurine, not on the crystal as is usually done now. It is very possible that a logo may not be found on the Trimlite balloon at all. Use care when purchasing crystal hot air balloons and check with reputable sources, like Crystal Exchange America or Warner’s Blue Ribbon Books on Swarovski, to ensure your are getting an authentic product if that is a major concern of the purchase.

Crystal Exchange America presently has 4 of the 8 Trimlite Hot Air Balloon figurines offered on their site, ranging in price $280 – $300. They can be found in “Vintage Swarovski” category, “Trimlite and Zales” sub-category of the store.

Swarovski SCS Ornament for 2011 Crystal Announcement

Jul 152011

Swarovski has made the official announcement to its SCS members that the SCS Christmas Ornament, Annual Edition 2011 will be available in September, 2011.

Swarovski Crystal SCS 2011 Ornament

The Swarovski Crystal SCS Ornament, which is limited to one per member, uses the same design as the 2011 Annual Edition Ornament. The difference between the two is that the Swarovski 2011 Annual Edition Ornament utilizes clear crystal and hangs from a white satin ribbon. The SCS 2011 Ornament utilizes the golden shadow crystal and hangs from a bronze colored ribbon. The Swarovski SCS 2011 Ornaments are approximately 2.5 inches wide and 3.25 inches in height.

Swarovski began producing the SCS Ornaments in golden shine crystal in 2009. The Swarovski 2009 Ornament designer was Elke Kumar. Both the Swarovski crystal clear and golden shine ornaments retailed for $75.

Eva Marie Ried designed the Swarovski 2010 Ornament. Both the Swarovski crystal clear and golden shine ornaments retailed for $75.

Based on the pictures I have seen of the 2011, I think the Swarovski SCS 2011 Ornament (gold one) is going to be my favorite of all the SCS Ornaments produced so far. I’m looking forward to securing mine ASAP.

If you are wanting to purchase any prior year Swarovski crystal ornament, including the Swarovski SCS Ornaments, Crystal Exchange America has a large selection on their web site: www.CrystalExchange.com . Go to the ‘Christmas & Ornaments’ category in the online store.

Swarovski Nirvana Ring Sweepstakes

Jul 132011

Noted for its expert craftsmanship and elegant appeal, the Nirvana ring distinctively Swarovskiâs iconic design and shines as a timeless classic among Swarovski rings.

Swarovski Nirvana Ring

The Nirvana ring, launched in 1998 after two years of technical research, is part of the Daniel Swarovski Couture collection. Available in a wide array of crystal colors, including white, red or blue flash, jet black, emerald green, tanzanite and lavender glitter, the assortment is enriched each season with a new shade.

Nirvana Crowne, which debuted in the FW 2010 collection. is encircled with crystals applied by hand using the exclusive Pointiage® technique, and the FW 2011 collection will introduce the Nirvana Petite ring, the latest variation of this contemporary classic.

To celebrate the ringâs enduring allure, Swarovski will hold a monthly sweepstakes (through the end of 2011) beginning on May 5, 2011. TheÂ winners will be awarded a Nirvana Ring, crafted in faceted clear crystal and silver. To enter theÂ Nirvana Ring Sweepstakes, visit WWW.SWAROVSKI.COM/nirvana .

To enter the sweepstakes, partipants are signing up to receive their Swarovski Newsletter, and being entered in the sweepstakes all at once.

Swarovski told me that collectors can enter the sweepstakes every month to have the best chance at winning, but will only receive only a single email of each newsletter.

The crystal brand has produced a video incorporating the Swarovski Nirvana Ring, and it is in the February Kristall Buzz Archives.

Best of luck to all crystal fanatics who enter the sweepstakes….I’ve got my entry in for the August drawing now!

Hello Kitty Swarovski Crystal Figurines in Swarovski Online Shoppe

Jul 122011

For all the Hello Kitty fanatics and Swarovski crystal fanatics, the Hello Kitty figurines are now available on the Swarovski web site for purchase.

Swarovski Hello Kitty Bear (Swarovski system # 1096879) at $205
Swarovski Hello Kitty Bracelet (Swarovski system # 1097199) at $165
Swarovski Hello Kitty Clip Earrings (Swarovski system # 1106121) at $85
Swarovski Hello Kitty Iconic Heart Pendant (Swarovski system # 1106120) at $85
Swarovski Hello Kitty Pink Bow (Swarovski system # 1096877) at $205
Swarovski Hello Kitty Red Apple (Swarovski system # 1096878) at $205
Swarovski Hello Kitty Toggle Necklace (Swarovski system # 1097209) at $180

The Swarovski Hello Kitty crystal figurines are about 2 x 2.5 inches in size. The price tag of $205 seems a bit high considering the physical size of the figurines.

I also noticed that the only earrings I found were CLIP earrings, not pierced earrings.

The Swarovski Hello Kitty Limited Edition 2011 (Swarovski system # 1097008) does not show an ‘Add to Shopping Bag’ button. I’m not sure if it has already sold out, or if it simply is just not yet available on the web site at this time.

Crystal Exchange America has added a new category for ‘Hello Kitty’ listings and has new Swarovski Hello Kitty information on their web site. That being said, the quickest way to get your new Hello Kitty figurines will be to purchase them from Swarovski or an authorized retailer.

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