"Swarovski is an Austrian manufacturer of glass headquartered in Wattens, Austria. Swarovski has actually been a family-owned company considering that it was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski.

The company is divided into 3 major industry locations: the Swarovski Crystal Company, that primarily creates lead glass (branded crystal) jewellery and also devices; Swarovski Optik, which creates optical instruments such as telescopes, telescopic sights for rifles, and also field glasses; and Tyrolit, a producer of grinding, sawing, boring, as well as clothing tools, in addition to a vendor of tools and equipments.

Today, the Swarovski Crystal Company is one of the greatest grossing business units within Swarovski, with a worldwide reach of around 3,000 shops in around 170 countries, more than 29,000 workers, and also a profits of regarding 2.7 billion euros (in 2018).

All Swarovski crystal produced given that 2012 have actually been lead-free. Swarovski is currently run by the fifth generation of family members."