The arctic air remains upon us (-6 degrees Fahrenheit!), so it’s time to pull out the camera today for more pictures of SCS figurines. Well this time, when I say SCS figurines, I’m actually referring to “Super Cold Swarovski” figurines.
Today, the photography focus was on Swarovski flowers in the arctic snow and ice. Two more Swarovski figurines were selected for today’s photo challenge: the Swarovski Poinsettia and the Swarovski Star Blossoms.
The Swarovski flower Poinsettia glistened in the arctic snow¦.it’ s amazing that the snowflakes can be seen on the crystal figurine. If you look closely at the image, the frosty snow can be seen resting on the flower petals of the SCS figurine (remember, that’s Super Cold Swarovski). The Swarovski Poinsettia was introduced in 2007 can be found at the Swarovski web site for $95.
The Swarovski flower Star Blossoms also had a neat appeal when photographed in the chilly outdoors. The arctic snow surrounding the Swarovski Star Blossoms can be seen in the background. The Swarovski Star Blossoms were introduced in 2009 and are now a part of the retired Swarovski collection. There is still some left inventory of the online store and they are on sale for $55! What a bargain for a Swarovski crystal figurine that once retailed for $90.
Hopefully, Swarovski fanatics remaining warm, or better yet in a much more pleasant climate, away from the chilly arctic blast! Perhaps there will be some more pictures of Swarovski flower arctic-style in the snow posted here again! If there are any retired Swarovski flowers on your wish list, check out Crystal Exchange America web site http://www.crystalexchange.com/ there’s a good bit listed there.
To purchase Swarovski Club figurines, collectors must be a member of the Swarovski SCS, that is, the Swarovski Crystal Society. The SCS has been around since 1987, and presently boasts over 350,000 members worldwide.
Since the inception of the club, Swarovski SCS figurines have been launched in trilogies. The Swarovski Club trilogies are as follows:
Caring and Sharing: 1987 to 1989
Mother and Child: 1990 to 1992
Inspiration Africa: 1993 to 1995
Fabulous Creatures: 1996 to 1998
Masquerade: 1999 to 2001
Magic of Dance: 2002 to 2004
Wonders of the Sea: 2005 to 2007
(This trilogy was available in color or clear and the first issue in this set was available for 3 years, and the second issue was available for 2 years, with the final issue available for only 1 year, so it is a bit different trilogy)
Endangered Wildlife: 2008 to 2010
Beginning in 2011, the Swarovski SCS Annual Edition will not be a part of a trilogy. The annual edition will be packaged complete with its own plaque.
I have mixed, feeling about the changes. It may be a sad ending for the dedicated, longtime SCS members…with the anticipation of what year 2 and 3 will bring in the trilogy now gone. But then again, with news spreading at the speed of light on the internet, future Swarovski news doesn’t remain secret for long!