Swarovski crystal is created from a combination of natural minerals and quartz sand, fired and slowly cooled then precision cut in their factory in Austria. Historically, Swarovski crystal contained up to 24% lead oxide, though it was bound in the glass matrix and posed no risk unless ingested or inhaled. Still, Swarovski adopted a lead-free crystal in 2012.

For a number of years, the number of available colors and styles of crystal components increased dramatically as Swarovski moved into the world of mainstream fashion and accessories. This changed in 2020 when the company announced it was discontinuing its wholesale catalog of loose products like beads and flatbacks.

Since then, alternative product lines have appeared and Swarovski maintains limited distribution of select products. The Swarovski crystals in these jewelry items were acquired before 2020 and reflect -- brilliantly! -- the color and fire of those earlier products.

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