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Crystals are beautiful in any way you find them. However, the world famous Swarovski collectible crystals make wonderful subjects for a collection.

Collectible Crystals Can Be in any Form

People have many choices when it comes to collectibles. Some love crystal vases, some like crystal ashtrays, some prefer crystal pendants, and so on. Swarovski collectible crystals can be anything that one can imagine simply because the range of Swarovski crystals is as vast as it is old.

These crystals are now more than one hundred years old. However, their fame shot into the limelight somewhere in 1976 when the Swarovski launched a new line of crystals, i.e. that of animal figurines. In no time, there were millions of people all over the world competing in collecting these wonderful masterpieces. The collectors “movement” became so popular that in 1987 some half a million such collectors spanning from more than 30 countries, got together and formed the Swarovski Collectors Society.

This society later brought the collectible crystals to a different class altogether. In commemoration of its formation, it brings out limited (maximum 10,000 pieces worldwide) collectible crystal animal items every three years. This tradition started in 1995 and continues to date. As such, you will have the eagle miniature launched in 1995, the peacock miniature in 1998, the wild horse in 2001 and the bulls in 2004.

Be Careful of Imitations – Ensure that Your Collectible Crystals Are Original

The Swarovski crystals have become a craze all over the world, because of which a number of imitations have sprouted in the market. If you are not careful when buying your crystal, you will risk ending up with an imitation instead of the original you seek. Keep in mind the following when you choose your Swarovski crystal:

1. All Swarovski crystals will come with a silver toned original hologram that reads, ‘Crystallized’. Check the hologram carefully to ensure that the product you are buying is not an imitation.

2. Uniformity – Since highly specialized machines cut these crystals, they are identical when they are sold as beads. If you find they are even slightly different, reject them, as they are false.