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Sparkling Colour - Estate Sterling Silver Swarovski Crystal Heart Stud Earrings. These  lovely earrings are crafted from sterling silver, with a 14K white gold overlay, tested and confirmed.   Featuring an array of colourful Swarovski crystal , classic styling and quality silver-work.  These pretty earrings are heart shaped and set with beautiful bright and sparkling colourful Swarovski crystals. The gallery is heart shaped, and designed with a basket surmount, which makes for  a sturdy setting. The earrings are for pierced ears, featuring posts and secure butterfly backs.  These Estate earrings are unique and versatile, and can be worn with everything day or night. 

History: In 1862, Daniel Swarovski was born in Bohemia to a family that owned a crystal-cutting company. Now part of the Czech Republic, the Bohemia region has a rich history of crystal crafsmanship. In 1883, Daniel formed a jewelry company and by 1886, they had over 70 employees, and supplied jewelry for Queen Victoria. In 1891, Daniel registered a patent for the crystal cutting machine that he created and in 1895, moved from Bohemia to Wattens, Austria to begin crystal production.

In 1911, Daniel Swarovski and his family built their own glassworks factory and produced premium quality glass. During the 1920's, the "flapper" fashion trend caused a surge in demand for fashionable Swarovski designs. Shorter women's hairstyles led Swarovski to create a crystal-embellished fabric headband, which was also used as trimming for clothing. After the end of World War II, the company founded Swarovski Optik which used its expertise in glass manufacturing to create lenses, binoculars, and telescopes, making Swarovski a market leader in precision optics. 

In the years following World War II, fashion became a huge trend. Popular designers such as Coco Chanel, Christian Dior and other Hollywood designers snapped up Swarovski crystal designs. In 1956, Daniel Swarovski collaborated with Christian Dior to create the popular Aurora Borealis (AB) effect that is still used to this day on crystal colors.

During this era, Hollywood designers started using Swarovski Crystals en masse. Marilyn Monroe wore crystal in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and during her famous birthday song to John F Kennedy. Swarovski Crystals were also used for the Ruby Slippers in "The Wizard of Oz" and they made appearances in "Sabrina" and "Breakfast at Tiffany's." In 1974, the company developed the Hotfix technology allowing crystals to be fixed directly to clothing and fabrics without metal or plastic settings. In 1989, Swarovski replaced its original Edelweiss logo with the Swan logo, which is used on Swarovski packaging and storefronts around the world.

Some of the Swarovski products have special coatings. ... The combination of a ecret cnowned Swarovski crystals. The Swarovski crystals are more expensive than regular glass because of its fine materials and a complicated manufacturing process. These earrings are a perfect example of this technique. 

Measurements: Face of Earrings 7.00 mm x 6.00 mm 

Stone Size : Crystals 7.00 mm x 6.00 mm 

Weight: 1.30 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Mexico       Swarovski Crystal: Austria 

Date: 21st Century