Swarovski celebrates Singapore’s 50th independence anniversary with a SG50 collection. The collection has elements of the Singaporean spirit with familiar homegrown motifs and colours. These also make fabulous gifts for friends visiting from overseas so that they can take home a little Singapore back with them.
The Swarvoski Crystal Myriad Merlion is a unique piece of art embellished with 15,793 crystals in clear crystal, Crystal Aurora Borealis, Crystal Moonlight, Crystal Silver Shade and White Opal. Artisans spent 83 hours hand-setting the crystals using the company’s exclusive Pointiage technique. Another 23 hours is spent hand-crafting the base using Ceralun ceramic material, mixed with various colours to imitate the real “blue and white marble base”. There are only 20 pieces available packaged in a special anniversary box and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The SG50 Kris Bear is absolutely adorable. The bear clasps three orchids in his arms representative of Singapore’s national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim.
The Crystalline Lady Ballpoint Pen is a little more functional. Three distinctly Singaporean motifs including Clogs, Samsui Woman and the Merlion have been chosen as symbolic charms. The pen is filled with 140 clear crystals with a red lacquered metal barrel. The word “SINGAPORE” is engraved on a silver metal tag. Ink refills are available in blue and black.
Swarovski is giving away an exclusive SG50 Ezlink Card with purchase of S$250 worth of regular-priced products including an item from the SG50 Collection.
