1439) 125 Years of Swarovski, The Great Sparkle, Austria: A postage stamp of 4.30 Euro issued by Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 18.07.2020:
In 1895, Daniel Swarovski founded a company that revolutionised the world of jewellery. Even today, Swarovski crystals are known for their exceptional brilliance.
A skilled polisher of crystals, Daniel Swarovski developed a process that enabled gleaming crystals to be produced more quickly and at a lower cost, thereby making them affordable to the wider public.
The innovative businessman from Bohemia chose Wattens in Tyrol as the location for his company, because there he had access to sufficient hydro-electric power to operate his machinery.
Presently, the internationally successful corporation is still run as a family concern by the fifth generation.
Swarovski designs and produces high-quality crystals, genuine gemstones, synthetic diamonds and cubic zirconia, jewellery and accessories, as well as, interior design and lighting products.
Alongside this core business, it also produces optical products, as well as, tools and machinery for the construction industry.
The Swarovski Kristallwelten, which was opened in Wattens in 1995, as part of the Centenary celebrations (1895-1995) is particularly spectacular. The complete work of art, designed by Andre Heller, exhibits gleaming crystal art in 17 cabinets of curiosities, while the garden impresses with its many attractions, such as the sparkling crystal cloud.
To celebrate the 125th Anniversary milestone, the script on the commemorative stamp is embellished with silver foil.
The postage stamp of 4.30 Euro issued by "OSTERREICH" ("Austria") is titled "125 Jahre Swarovski" (meaning "125 Years of Swarowski") and shows a background image of Swarowski crystals.
This postage stamp was issued on 18.07.2020.
This postage stamp was issued on 18.07.2020.
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