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The Swarovski 100mm crystal ball (often referenced as style 8558 or 8550) is a massive, heavy showpiece measuring roughly 4 inches across and weighing nearly four pounds. [1, 2]
Key Features
Aurora Borealis (AB) Coating: This signature iridescent surface treatment—originally developed by Swarovski in the 1950s in collaboration with Christian Dior—acts as a thin-film interference layer that flashes vibrant shades of blue, purple, green, and gold as it catches the light. [1, 2]
Precision Cutting: Large sphere styles feature multiple rows of sharp, flawless facets designed to refract light intensely. While often sold or repurposed as massive hanging suncatchers, their considerable weight also makes them functional, eye-catching desk paperweights or display pieces.[1, 2]
Collectibility: Large-format retired Swarovski pieces like the 100mm ball are uncommon, highly sought after by collectors, and capable of throwing extensive rainbow patterns across a room when placed in direct sunlight
The 70 mm Swarovski gazing ball paperweight (measuring roughly 2.75 inches across) is a retired, fully faceted crystal sphere known for creating vibrant light reflections. [1, 2]
Key Details
Size: 70 mm (2.75 inches) in diameter, representing one of the larger standard round ball sizes produced in these vintage lines. [1, 2]
Design & Use: Crafted as a heavy round paperweight or multi-faceted optical piece that doubles as a brilliant window suncatcher/prism. [1]
Markings & Logos: Depending on the production era, older pieces from the late 1970s often feature no logo or a foil block SC sticker, 1980s pieces feature the old block SC logo, and 1990s editions carry the iconic swan logo.[1]
Colors: Round ball paperweights were manufactured across various lines, including clear Silver Crystal and vibrant Crystal Colors (such as Bermuda Blue, Vitrail Medium, and others)
