In a continuing effort to give their support to endangered animal species, this year, Swarovski pays homage to the endearing Polar Bear “Siku”. Its beauty has been captured in a crystal sculpture with finely cut facets, enchanting sparkle and incomparable shine.
This year, the Swarovksi Crystal Society (SCS) looks to the Arctic – and in the depths of the harshest and most uninhabitable lands, finds ‘Siku’, the magnificent Annual Edition 2011 Polar Bear. Translated from the word for ‘ice’ in Inuit, Siku glows majestic lines, evoking strong emotion. With this sparkling, expressive and sophisticated sculpture in cut crystal, Swarovski has distilled the very essence of this appealing and well-loved animal from the Arctic Ocean.
Accompanying Siku in 2011, and creating an endearing polar bear family, are two sets of lovable cubs – one set crafted in the same color as Siku, and the other in a more intense white.
Designed by Anton Hirzinger, the Annual Edition 2011 and the pair of cubs (available separately) are formed from faceted moonlight crystal with eyes and nose in Jet Crystal. The cubs are also available in White Opal. The Annual Edition 2011 comes with a Title Plaque in faceted crystal with AB coating.
As a yearly commemoration, Rustan’s presented the Annual Edition 2011 through an intimate event last January 27, 2011 At Rustan’s Makati. Swarovski formally presented this year’s limited edition piece, ‘Siku’ the Polar Bear.
The 2011 Annual Edition also Swarovski’s long-standing link with water. Not only is this precious resource essential to the polishing technique that gives Swarovski creations their eye-catching and unique finish, it is also at the heart of the Swarovski Water School program, dedicated to teaching the children of some of the world’s most challenged nations about the sustainable management of water.
Purchasing SCS Annual Editions makes a tremendous contribution to the implementation of this project.
About the Swarovski Crystal Society (SCS)
Founded by Swarovski in 1987, the SCS is now the world’s largest association of collectors. It boasts close to 325,000 members from 130 countries, brought together by a love of crystal, craftsmanship and creativity
An SCS membership opens up exclusive access to the world of Swarovski, bringing the wonder of crystal even closer to the most passionate of collectors and crystal enthusiasts. The SCS indeed organizes events, trips and a host of get-togethers for the members, who also receive a dedicated Swarovski magazine four times a year, and enjoy access to a special area on the Swarovski website.
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