PART THREE: Announcing Swarovski Innovations Autumn/Winter 2012-2013 Release

Welcome to the final installment in our trio of blog posts dedicated to revealing to you the magnificent new Swarovski Innovations! We have already covered the mouth-watering new colors and effects, and introduced you to the innovative new articles ("article" is Swarovski's term for "item style").  Now we are about to take you on a tour of the last "facet" (if you will) of this brilliant collection. For our beading enjoyment, Swarovski has released a bevy of tried and true familiar favorites - beads and pendants - in all new sizes.

Let's begin with the pearl. Who doesn't love a Swarovski pearl? Other faux pearls simply pale in comparison. Now these perennial favorites are going to come in an all new, big and bold 16mm size. Not only that, these gorgeous giants boast a hole which is large enough (1.4mm) to accommodate your favorite silk ribbon, chain, or cord, for a visually striking design.

 Next we have one of my personal favorites- the square double hole bead. This bead has leant itself to many a unique design in its 14mm size. Say hello to the more diminutive version, the 8mm square double hole bead. Isn't she darling?

Another classic design that has been around for awhile is the 6010 briolette pendant. Shown here in the lovely new effect called crystal antique pink, this beautiful pendant is going to come in an impressive 21.5mm x 50mm size-- perfect for hanging on a chain from a handmade, wire wrapped bail.


 







As you may remember, the previous Swarovski Innovations release (Spring/Summer 2011) revealed a whimsical series of heart pendants designed by Manish Arora, collectively known as "Love Story of the Heart". Each of these heirloom quality designer pendants will soon be offered in new, miniature versions of their grand predecessors. And, of course, look for them in the new effect: crystal antique pink.

As we wrap up this tantalizing preview of all the new Swarovski goodies to come, I hope you are as oozing with eager anticipation as we are!  Keep on the lookout for new projects and how-to videos to help provide you with ideas and techniques to use with your new crystals.



Enjoy, & Happy Creating!

-Andrea