Swarovski announced their latest Innovations for Fall/Winter 2018/19! These Innovations are all about light and shadow, a contrast of sweet nostalgia and a bold future. The new line embraces both elements equally. We have a sneak peek right here of the upcoming colors, effect, and shapes. Take a look to see what’s on-trend for the upcoming season.
New Colors and Effect
Scarlet
The sole crystal color of this launch, Scarlet takes center stage with its rich red tone. The new red pairs well with the existing Ruby color for a subtle two-tone palette. The color itself is elegant and exciting, while the fact that it is made without cadmium makes it an environmentally friendly choice.
Crystal Velvet Brown Pearl
The new Crystal Velvet Brown Pearl color matches well with the new Scarlet shade. Intentionally designed with a vintage luxury feel, it works well as a base color for jewelry designs. Pair it with rich gold or jewel tones for a sophisticated look.
Shimmer Effect – Line Extension
A new line extension adds the popular Shimmer Effect to more base colors. This elegant effect is similar to the multi-colored brilliance of the famous Aurora Borealis Effect, but softened to a subtle gleam. The result is a beautiful display across the facets of each crystal. Especially stunning when grouped together, these crystals are perfect for costumes and large motifs. The line now also comes in popular shapes like the Bicone and Xilion Heart Pendant.
New Shapes and Styles
Growing Crystal Designed by Iris Van Herpen
Swarovski is proud to introduce the Growing Crystal Rectangle Pendant and the Growing Crystal Rhombus Pendant. These exciting new shapes were designed by renowned fashion designer Iris Van Herpen. She planned the Growing Crystal Pendants so that the crystals seem as if they are still forming within the defined lines of each pendant. The centers feature up to 500 hand-embedded double cones, ensuring that each pendant will be slightly different just like crystals found in nature.
Jewel Cut
Looking for new flatback options? Swarovski’s jewel-cut flatbacks feature classic gemstone shapes perfect for making a statement. This launch features new additions to the line, including Hotfix versions of the Emerald Cut Flatback, Marquise Flatback, and Pear Flatback.
Eye Fancy Stone
The Eye Fancy Stone and optional setting provide a modern combination of organic and machine. Digitally printed details and sparkling crystal form a natural shape ready to be used in design. The eye has come to symbolize many things in a variety of cultures, including good health and protection.
Rimmed XIRIUS Rose Flatback
The traditional and ever-popular Swarovski XIRIUS Rose Flatback gets an edgy update with a metallic rim effect around the edge. Choose from two finishes: Light Chrome or Dorado.
We’re so excited to start playing with these Swarovski Innovations as soon as they arrive in our warehouse. Be the first to know that they have arrived by signing up for our newsletter. You’ll receive an email as soon as they are ready to ship, and you’ll stay up to date on other cool Artbeads happenings, like sales, promotions, and more. Can’t wait for the latest styles? Shop all of our current Swarovski crystals today.
We’d love to know what you’re most excited about in this Innovations launch, so make sure to share with us in the comments below, or on our Facebook page.
I like the new scarlet red color.
Please be sure to stock it in 12x12mm octagon cut #4470, and in 8mm round #39ss.
Thank you.
EEEEEE! Those drusy pendants and the evil eyes are to die for!!!!!
I agree with Diane, I love the Scarlet red and would love to see it in 4470.
Finally. A real red!
I am looking forward to the “growing crystal” collection. I used to excavate geodes and love the crystalline structure of the inside.
The “eye fancy stone” also looks intriguing.
Really like the new scarlet, will be buying the velvet brown pearls for myself!I will try some of the shimmer effect beads if they come in 6 and 8 mm beads for my client’s to see how they stack up against the AB effect rounds and cubes.
Growing crystals!! Love them!!
I love the Jewel Cut and the new Scarlet Color. Looking forward to purchasing these and others!
I’m looking forward to being able to get the saucer beads particularly in the new reds and the purples as well in 6 or 8mm.
Yes I too would like to own the new Scarlet color but in a 3mm or 4mm bicone bead and 6mm round beads.
When can we pre-order?
Hi Bonnie! We don’t do pre-orders, but they will be available for an actual order soon! We’ll make an announcement by sending out an email (sign up to get one) and we’ll post the announcement on Facebook, too.
love love love the growing crysta ones. As for the evil eye ones….not a fan. When I hear Swarovski I think classy. I find those distasteful. Just one jewellery designers opinion.
The Growing Crystal Pendants are my favorite right now as well Julie! I can’t wait to see the projects that people use them for. Evil eyes are trending right now, so that’s why you’re seeing them in this new launch.
I wholeheartedly agree some of the newer Styles and designs in the past couple of years including that awful ugly I are just not indicative of the class and style I think of when I hear the name Swarovski not a fan at all but I do love that new Scarlett
Love the “eye”. How do you string it or use it?
Hi Claudia. The eye is a fancy stone, so it doesn’t have a stringing hole. We are planning to get some, along with a setting that you can use along with it.
I just love the “eye” stones. Not sure if they are a pendant or what but corresponds to be daughter’s profile picture on facebook.
Hi Elaine! The eye is a fancy stone, so it doesn’t have a stringing hole. We are planning to get some, along with a setting that you can use along with it.
Sign me up when the Scarlet red is in so I can order.
Hi Linda! It looks like you’re already signed up for our newsletters, so you’ll get an email announcement as soon as they come in. Just keep an eye on your inbox.
Love the new Scarlet crystal color. Hope that color will be available in many of the Swarovski styles. This is definitely a color that was needed in the Swarovski line! Can’t wait to design with it!
Love the new druzy pendants, will want to order them to make for Holiday Gifts.
Also, love the new Scarlet colored beads. Will want them in bicone, and round, and any other interesting shape they are made in. Am just NOT a fan of the goolish eye. Can’t see using them in any item I would design. I look forward to ordering them and seeing them in person!
Love , Love love the Scarlet crystal color!!! I am so excited….. so beautiful….
As for the evil eyes…oohh… so many ideas. Can;t wait to order them!!
I love the scarlet!
Wow the new red is gorgeous! And the new brown pearl is wonderful. It is a color shade that I will wear with great delight. I know the evil eye is a trend but it is not for me – I tend to prefer traditional designs.
I liked the Growing Crystals. They are VERY different looking.
I love the eye stone! I’ll be ordering that for sure along with some others I saw.
Just beautiful!!! Looking forward to seeing the presentations!
Can’t wait to order a little of everything, especially the new scarlet color and the velvet brown pearl. Will be thinking of ways to design with them and create some beautiful xmas gifts.
Please carry the scarlet 4470! I am really looking forward to the new scarlet color. Also the growing crystal rhombus looks lovely. Will it come in the new scarlet color?
Hi Anne! The new Scarlet color is gorgeous, we love it. These Innovations should be available soon, so be sure to sign up for our newsletters to be the first to know about what’s available and when.