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Effect, Finishes, and Coatings on crystals and stones.

Swarovski's Newest Beads and Colors

Submitted by ClearlyChosen on Thu, 09/10/2009 - 03:24

Swarovski's Newest Colors and Effects

Release: Autumn-Winter 2010/2011

Oooh, woopee. I have just been checking out some of Swarovski's very latest exciting releases. There are too many for me to document in a quick hurry but I do want to mention the very notables and the ones that are most likely to be on everybody's palette soon.

Metallic Light Gold

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Swarovski Effect: Crystal Metallic Light Gold (001 MLGLD)

New effect released 2010/2011.

Inline with the current ongoing demure look, Swarovski has released this deeply rich, precious metallic effect. A rich warm metallic effect that will blend seamlessly with all crystal colours and effects.

Arora Borealis

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Effect - Arora Borealis

Swarovski's Arora Borealis (commonly known as "AB") found worldwide following in the 1950's following collaboration work between Swarovski and Christian Dior.

Crystal Red Magma

Swarovski Crystal Red Magma (001 REDM)

New exclusive finish/effect released 2009/2010.

Effects List

Swarovski Effects List

In its catalogues, Swarovski classifies its effects and finishes as Ordinary Effects or Special Effects. Currently, Special Effects are only available on (clear) crystals.
Some of the Ordinary Effects are applied only to clear crystals, some to both clear and colour crystals.
The effects are available as partially applied (Half Coating) or fully applied (Full Coating).
This listing will give you a detailed general idea of what is available.

Effects and Codes

Swarovski Effects and Codes

The incredible effects and finishes are produced using a vacuum metal coating process. It is applied on the surface of the crystal, either in the front (top) or on the reverse (bottom) sides. These processes can either produce a surface effect, a translucent effect, and/or special surface effects. This vacuum coating process can be applied to clear or colour crystals.