THE TRUTH ABOUT LEAD IN CRYSTAL, MORE RAINBOWS OR NOT??

advanced CRYSTAL - A new CRYSTAL standard THROUGH RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION

 Swarovski is the world leader in the manufacture of crystal for industrial and consumer applications, including figurines and jewelry. Their formulas are based on years of experience, and the quality of their products is recognized throughout the world.

ADVANCED CRYSTAL!!! A Revolutionary Development by Swarovski! Industry Information.
Advanced Crystal: SUSTAINABLE CRYSTAL SOLUTIONS FOR LOOSE ELEMENTS AND SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS BY SWAROVSKI.

Recently Swarovski Elements introduced Advanced Crystal, a new crystal product that was created at the company’s Austrian headquarters specifically to be CPSIA compliant with less than 90 ppm lead content.

The majority of Swarovski Elements products already meet the standard of Advanced Crystal. The remainder of the products are being transitioned in their entirety.

Swarovski as well as, Lilli Heart Designs, which uses Swarovski crystals mostly, are always interested in your safety as a consumer as well as meeting new standards as the bar is raised.

ADVANCED CRYSTAL is a further example of Swarovski’s boundless capacity to innovate and evolve and is the result of more than a decade of research into this topic.  The pioneering crystal formula of ADVANCED CRYSTAL sets new standards and far exceeds the technologies that are the norm within the branch.  It has been granted a patent in the US and 16 European countries.

 “Swarovski Elements prides itself in commitment to sustainable development, social responsibility, innovation, creativity and the courage to think and do the unprecedented are central to Swarovski’s success. ” said Jessica Meyer, area sales representative for Swarovski. “Our team is dedicated to understanding and reacting to the latest laws and regulations that may affect our business and our customers’ business.”

The renowned institute Fraunhofer ISC** tested and confirmed the unique brilliance and sustainable composition of the the crystal blend of ADVANCED CRYSTAL.

Meets the highest quality criteria and fulfills all optical and visual characteristics of the highest classification according to the European Crystal Directive, as well as the highest class "Ultra Clear" according to the ISO IWAO8*

The tested samples contained none of the substances usually used in full lead crystal to ensure a high refractive index, such as lead or barium, and comply with the patent registered by Swarovski,  EP 1725 502clarification of crystal glass.
 
Technical measurements confirm that ADVANCED CRYSTAL combines perfect light distribution, highest luminosity and color intensity to form a crystal of the utmost brilliance – a quality for  which Swarovski is famous.