How can you tell if Swarovski is real?

SWAROVSKI will always come with official packaging and an authenticity card. A genuine SWAROVSKI item will be flawless so when you look inside the crystal, you will not see any bubbles. If you do see a bubble, the item is definitely a fake.

Is Swarovski crystal always marked?

There is no sure method of authenticating a Swarovski crystal figurine other than visually inspecting the piece. The presence or absence of a logo should not be the determining factor in verifying authenticity. If it’s conceivable that an article may be fake, then, a logo mark can be faked as well.

When did Swarovski crystal figurines start bearing their logos?

About Swarovski logos All Swarovski decorative products like crystal figurines and sculptures should bear the brand’s logo, particularly pieces produced after 1988. In rare instances, some very old pieces may not be marked, or the logo may not be readily visible. You will find one of these logo marks on almost all Swarovski crystal products:

When did Swarovski start using the swan logo?

Swarovski began using the swan logo in 1988 and still uses a swan logo today. Crystal bearing the Swan logo means that the crystal was produced 1988 or later. When collectors are swan seekers, they are looking for crystal with the swan logo. Since some crystal retired before 1988, that crystal would be found only with the block SC logo.

Why do people want to see Swarovski crystals?

Furthermore, we do not find that collectors really care which logo is on the Swarovski piece, just that they prefer it to have a Swarovski logo on it. Seeing that logo gives the collector piece of mind that the crystal is genuine Swarovski. Attention Swan Seekers!

When did Swarovski replace the block SC logo?

Replaced the Block SC logo on Silver Crystal products in 1988 and is still in use today. Pieces with the Swan logo were issued in 1988, or later. Were both the old and the Swan logos ever applied to one piece? For crystal that retired before 1988, you will only find the Block SC logo.

What kind of logo is on Swarovski crystals?

The easiest way is to look from the classic Swarovski laser etched logo that’s present in a lot of their crystals. It’s a trapezoid-shaped logo that’s engraved inside some Swarovski crystals and stones such as Swarovski zirconia, all Swarovski Strass crystals, and others.

Where is the Swarovski logo on a swan?

It is also worth mentioning that some of the very old pieces did not have logos applied to them. As in the case of Swarovski crystal paperweights, it may be on a sticker attached to the felt bottom. Early Christmas ornaments did not bear a Swarovski logo as they were released as a part of the Giftware Suite line.

Can a Swarovski crystal figurine be faked?

There is no sure method of authenticating a Swarovski crystal figurine other than visually inspecting the piece. The presence or absence of a logo should not be the determining factor in verifying authenticity. If it’s conceivable that an article may be fake, then, a logo mark can be faked as well.

Is the Swarovski logo a registered trademark?

The Swarovski trademark is a registered trademark of Swarovski AG around the world. In all marketing materials that reference the Swarovski trademark, use of the trademark symbol ® is required, as is use of the following trademark legend: Swarovski® is a registered trademark of Swarovski AG.