Swarovski crystal figurine collection update: January - March 2023 (and a lecture about fakes)

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A collection update of the Swarovski crystal figurines I've acquired between January 1st and March 31st 2023. Also a very long lecture about fakes and where Swarovski is actually manufactured which you may want to skip. Warning: I speak fluent sarcasm.
Promised links to a few reliable second-hand Swarovski online stores:
www.thecrystallodge.co.uk/
www.nandpswan.co.uk/
elegant-works-of-art.com/
List of figurines in this video in case you want to search for one for your own collection:
679592 Sea Lion Mother (2005-2008)
5536772 Bear With Fish (2020-2022)
268204 Dino Dinosaur (2001-2006)
66308 Bear Sister (2006-2006)
866263 Bear Mother (2006-2010)
5493978 SCS AE Fawn (2020)
010011 Cat Mini, straight-tailed version (1982-2007)
010003 Dachshund large, braided metal tail-version (1984-1991)
5604555 Elegance of Africa SCS Annual Edition Elephant Fayola (2022-2022)
955423 Koalas (2009-2013)
5537960 Ornament Swan Loyalty Gift SCS (2020)
190365 Dolphin on wave (1995-2011)
681738 Happy Flowers Marguerite / Daisy small (2005-2007)
855895 Happy Flowers Rose yellow small (2006-2007) [the name for the red version was Aster, BTW]
1048714 Rocking Flower Jacky (2010-2011)
266945 Christmas Tree (2001-2008)
872199 Felix the Christmas tree Medium (2006-2010)
5596790 Holiday Magic Christmas Tree Duo (2021-)
1006040 Winter Squirrel (2009-2010)
199197 When we were Young Pram / Baby Carriage (1996-1999)
1096758 Chaton Ocean Wave SCS renewal (2012)
995053 Wedding Bells rhodium (2009-2011)
250472 Beetle Amazar small (2000-2002)
861934 Paradise Butterfly Almina (2007-2009)
719502 Vase Leaves Peridot/Jonquil (2005-2006)
861933 Tealight Leaves AB/Satin (2006-2007)
Next Swarovski updates from me: update for new purchases April-June in July, July-September purchases in October, October-December and the annual collection tour in January 2024.
My collection currently has now over 1000 Swarovski Crystal Creations.

Пікірлер: 5

@noradaly1 Жыл бұрын

My Mother loved them and when she died 28 years ago I took over her small collection and now my daughters are collectors as well. I can spot a fake in literally a second as if you know your pieces for literally half a century, you know a fake instantly. I love your collection. Thank you for sharing it. ❤

@KMLautanen Жыл бұрын

Yep. I spend a ton of time browsing collection sites, releases etc. I have seen many figurines by other manufacturers that do come quite close to Swarovski quality, but with experience you can get pretty far. According to some videos the newer fake Annual Ornaments are pretty close to genuine, but I can't confirm that since I've never actually bothered to buy a fake. I have some figurines made by other manufacturers, but I keep them separate from Swarovski collection, so I've never actually shown those. Glad you enjoyed this collection update!

@kjerstibog Жыл бұрын

Love the squirrel🤩 You can clip it on the Edge of a little box standing on its side without a lid, opening facing back and something heavy in the botton👍 But, as the talented woodworker your husband is - it would be interresting to see what he could make for a perfect stand for the squirrel😃

@KMLautanen Жыл бұрын

Thanks :) I've actually considered both ideas, including drafting a quick sketch for a stand made out of the kind of wooden sticks I use to build wooden floors for dollhouse rooms (I have a whole room of dollhouse rooms). The only problem is that the tail looks like it'll attract tons and tons of dust, and I think I'd ruin it by having to dust it at least once a month. Perhaps I can get it properly displayed when I get the glass doors on my shelves. (We're working on our swimming pool room now. Approximately 500 000 pieces of individually laid mosaics. Le sigh.)

@kjerstibog Жыл бұрын

Souds like you have many projects on your hands🙂 Guess you will find the perfect solution👍 Dollhous rooms - that takes skills as well👌 Good luck on your mosaics 😊