What Exactly is Swarovski Crystal?
Swarovski crystals are man-made gems manufactured in Austria. In 1892, Daniel Swarovski invented a machine for making precision cut, beautiful, high quality lead glass crystals using quartz, sand and minerals.
Image: our Gemma sandals in lilac leather with green Swarovski crystals
So really Swarovski crystals aren’t a gemstone or even a crystal, they’re a form of glass that’s made at a high temperature by melting silicon oxide powders with lead to form what is known as lead crystal. The exact process is patented by Swarovski.
Image: our Amanda sandals in red leather with Swarovski crystal embellishments
The exact proportions of these raw materials are a company secret. This specialised manufacturing process ensures the highest possible degree of precision which produces brilliant crystals.
Image:our Sarah sandals in coral suede with Swarovski crystals and bow embellishments
For five generations, the Swarovski family has continued the tradition of making the most recognised crystals in the world out of their factory in Wattens, Austria.
Image: our Isabella sandals in gold leather with multi-coloured Swarovski crystals
At Ankalia, I am very proud to be able to hand make our beautiful Swarovski crystal sandals for you. They are limited edition and handmade with love in classic styles that will never date and therefore they will remain a timeless wardrobe staple for you, for many, many years.
Image: me with my range of Swarovski crystal sandals that I hand make with love
Lots of love,
Cheryl xx
