Rhodium and ruthenium belong to what is known as the platinum group of metals. These are frequently used for jewellery.
Swarovski Ruthenium
This metal originally comes from platinum ore, and is extracted and processed as part of a lengthy procedure. Particularly complex plating techniques allow ruthenium to be used as a decorative finish for jewellery products. The antique finish is perfect for romantic designs and vintage-inspired pieces.
Swarovski Gold
jewellery is designed using pale yellow gold and rose gold. Rose gold is achieved by creating an alloy of gold and copper. This valuable material is used to plate a range of other metals with a yellow or rose-gold finish. This gold plating offers the classic shine of this precious element. The purity of gold is measured in carats, and employs a final layer of 23-carat gold. The popularity of gold throughout the ages stems from its high density, its lustre and the fact that it does not tarnish.
Swarovski Silver
An alloy containing silver is used for theinner circle of most of our iconic "Nirvana" rings. This is because it can be shaped to fit the specific crystal element.
Swarovski Stainless Steel
jewellery that is made using stainless steel - such as the Lasso Key ring - is not plated. In other words, the metal is solid, polished stainless steel. It is resistant to corrosion and heat and is extremely robust and hard.
established in 1895, first entered the Jewellery and fashion market in 1977 in the United States. Spreading into Europe and Great Britain more than a decade later. The fantastic, subtle jewellery pieces have enthused fashionistas and classic jewellery lovers alike and have placed jewellery among the most cherished in today's fashion world.
"To constantly improve what is good". Daniel Swarovski.
In 1895, Swarovski financier Armand Kosman and Franz Weis founded the Swarovski company, originally known as A. Kosmann, Daniel Swartz & Co.
The Swarovski Company has been making the finest lead glass crystal for over 100 years. Daniel Swartz worked for years on a precision faceting machines, while he worked for his father as a glass and crystal cutter. He was ready to register a patent in 1895. The combination of fine crystal and precision cutting made the Swarovski name famous. The keys to their success were Daniel's patented precision crystal cutting machine and the their use of the very finest crystal available.
By 1913 the Swarovski Company built their production plant. It took a few years to perfect the formula for flawless crystal. This was done primarily by Daniel's sons Wilhelm, Friedrich and Alfred who followed in their father's footsteps. Their goal was to create the very finest crystal in the world and to meet production demands that were growing every year.
The crystal stone caused quite a stir in the fashion world of the 1920s and demand grew worldwide. The "flapper" fashion for fringed and crystal creations brought about another patent for the company. To this day Swarovski crystals are heavy sought after, for fashion jewellery and statement iconic pieces.
