Are Swarovski crystals worth anything?
In this case the answer is, no, they are not. Swarovski crystals are non-precious lead glass meaning that the intrinsic value of the material is not very high. They do have a valuable brand name, however, which causes them to have higher prices compared to other crystal suppliers.
Is Swarovski made in China?
Austrian state television ORF announced yesterday that 150 employees from Swarovski factory in Tirol were laid off. This is the greatest and most important production facility for the brand. The company intends to relocate most of the production means to China and the Czech Republic.