SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Pre-Season Fall/Winter 2014/15 Innovations

SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS PRE-SEASON LAUNCH FALL/WINTER 2014/15

SEASON-INSPIRED "NATURAL BEAUTIES"

With environmental change and the mega-trend of neo-ecology increasingly in the limelight, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Pre-Launch innovations are a timely reminder of the strength and fragility of nature and a tangible, radiant reminder of our role as her guardian.

With these beautiful blends, we embrace one of the most spectacular phenomena in nature – the changing of the season. Paying homage to the wonder and beauty found here on earth, they capture the sweeping seasonal changes of merging natural colors, all captured in brilliant radiant crystal.

This is the story of our world: the earth and her beauty, the seasonal change and the sweeping landscapes that inspire and intrigue us. A moment in time, captured forever.

SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS New Color PROVENCE LAVENDER-CHRYSOLITE BLEND

The new Swarovski color of Provence Lavender –Chrysolite Blend is a lovely and delicate two-toned color combination that represents exquisite beauty. This bead combines the softer pastel purple and light blue tones of Provence Lavender with the subtle light green milky opalescent hues of Chrysolite Opal, offering a romantic and ethereal quality. The tranquil allure of this bead captures the merging of late spring into summer, the color is reminiscent of enchanting lavender fields swaying in the late afternoon sun, with the soft, sorbet shade adding an overtly feminine feel to any jewelry design.

The Provence Lavender-Chrysolite Blend from SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS is available in the 5328 4mm, 6mm and 8mm Xilion Bicones, as well as the 5000 Round Beads in 6mm, 8mm and 10mm along with a variety of Pendants and Sew-on Stones. The two-toned quality of this unique bead is extremely versatile and will compliment designs using an assortment of colors such as the purple and blue hues found in Tanzanite, Light Amethyst, Violet, Lavender, Light Sapphire and Aquamarine along with the greenish tones frond in Chrysolite and Peridot and Crystal Luminous Green.

SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS New Color CRYSTAL-MONTANA BLEND

The new Swarovski color of Crystal-Montana Blend is a gorgeous two-toned color that combines the Dark Sapphire/ Morion type of blue infused with a light grey hue that is representative of the plunging depths of deep Montana blue merged with the pure diamond like of clear crystal to create a blend reminiscent of glacial mountain ranges. Inspired by the natural elements of melting snowcaps and frozen lakes is brought together in the icy radiance of this crystal, evoking a winter wonderland frozen in time.

The Crystal-Montana Blend from SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS is available in the 5328 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm and 8mm Xilion Bicones as well as the 5000 Round Beads in 4mm, 6mm and 8mm along with a variety of Pendants and Sew-on Stones.

SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS BIRTHSTONES

Historical records of travelers' discoveries point to birthstones first being worn as personal ornamentation in India. Over time, certain stones came to be associated with the twelve signs of the zodiac and the twelve months of the year, and by the 15th century, wearing the gem appropriate to one's birthday was believed to give special powers.

Over time, certain stones came to be associated with the twelve signs of the zodiac and the twelve months of the year, and by the 15th century, wearing the gem appropriate to one's birthday was believed to give special powers.

Today, we are still drawn to their mythology and poetry, and it is these qualities that have been captured in the interplay of light from the BeCharmed collection’s myriad facets of twelve colors and effects, each of which is designed to harmonize with the colors of the different birthstones.

THE MOOD

The changing of the seasons has come heavily into focus over the past few decades, with issues such as global warming raising major concerns. The focus on the magnificence of the shifting seasons serves as a visual reminder of the wonder of nature and the attention we need to pay to the planet. These beautiful crystal blends highlight the need to create an even deeper awareness of our environment and the desperate need to slow down global warming. Softened, bleached colors convey a nostalgic feel and highlight the returning trend of taking inspiration from the washed-out and faded colors of materials such as Polaroids. The design world is also highlighting the importance of blended colors, as reflected in the current fashion of dip-dye for hair, fabrics, and even make-up. The southern and northern hemispheres experience polar opposite seasonal changes – the beauty of these blends is that they appeal to both hemispheres in equal measure.“Splicing” is a major trend movement – splicing, stacking, layering, and blending to show shifting levels of color. The top half appears sweet, reassuring, and familiar, while the bottom is tough and provocative. (WGSN)

SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL COLOR COMBINATIONS AND INSPIRATIONS

There are a myriad of colors and coatings that will complement the feminine and subtle Provence Lavender-Chrysolite Blend with other SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. The deeper bluish purple tones of Tanzanite, Tanzanite Satin, or Tanzanite Cal blends well with the lighter pastel hues of Light Amethyst, Violet, Violet Opal, Violet Opal Satin, Crystal Vitrail Light and Crystal Purple Haze. The soft verdant shades of Chrysolite fuse well with Chrysolite Opal or Crystal Luminous Green as well as the richer tones of Peridot and Peridot AB and Peridot Champagne, Peritod Satin and Peridot Dorado.

Choose from the abundant variety of beautiful blue colors that will accent or highlight the deep to subtle blue and white gradient found in the Crystal-Montana Blend. From the deep saturated blue tones of Montana, Montana Satin, Dark Sapphire, Morion and Crystal Metallic Blue 2X to the complex two-toned colors of Crystal Bermuda Blue and White Opal Sky Blue to the softer blends of Aquamarine Satin and Light Sapphire Champagne mix well with the softer accents of Crystal Blue Shade, Crystal Titan and Crystal Ice.

The color as well as crystal coating combinations are endless and the desired look is up to you, let your inspiration be your guide!