April 10, 2010
The Swarovski Company was founded in the late 19th Century when Daniel Swarovski invented an automatic cutting machine for crystal, and in 1895 established a crystal cutting factory in Austria. The birthplace of the factory was Wattens, which was chosen because local hydroelectricity made the energy-intensive process involved more cost-effective.
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April 10, 2010
Swarovski jewelry and crystal miniatures are highly sought after by collectors and their value increases year on year, with some pieces such as the Swarovski Silver Crystal range being particularly highly prized. For example the Lovebirds in this range have increased around 3000% in value since their release and many other limited editions are continuing to follow suit.
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