Mar 11, 2011

Vintage Swarovski: Art. 5000 13mm Light Rose AB D.S&Co.

In 1955 Daniel Swarovski and Christian Dior invented a coating for crystal beads.
It gave to crystal the opportunity to shine in different colors, not just the main one given.
They called it Aurora Borealis. Very appropriate I must say!
Imagine when people saw dresses by Christian Dior decorated with such impressive colors and light effects. 
Nowadays this coating is one of the most wanted when it comes to beads.
We, in the Couloir have a few rareness like this one. 13mm light rose AB is not manufactured anymore...
Of course, we have them in Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69815826/vintage-swarovski-art-5000-13mm-light
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  1. Katrin mdmBMarch 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Hi! These beads are delicious! Very interestin blog!

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  2. couloirWMarch 14, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Hey Katrin! Thanks to comments like yours I feel like keeping it up.
    I must say your blog is a great inspiration for me!

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