World's Largest Crystal Octahedron from Swarovski to Cap GIA Tower.Business Editors CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2002 A new jewel will soon glitter along the coastal Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, landscape when the world's largest crystal octahedron octahedron: see polyhedron. is placed atop the entrance tower of the Gemological Institute of America's (GIA Noun 1. GIA - a terrorist organization of Islamic extremists whose violent activities began in 1992; aims to overthrow the secular Algerian regime and replace it with an Islamic state; "the GIA has embarked on a terrorist campaign of civilian massacres" ) world headquarters in Carlsbad. The one-ton octahedron, which will soon be installed to create the GIA Tower of Brilliance, resembles the shape of a natural diamond crystal and alludes to GIA's worldwide reputation as the world's foremost authority in gemology gem·ol·o·gy or gem·mol·o·gy n. The study of gems. gem  o·log and creator of the International Diamond Grading System(TM). The octahedron was custom designed for GIA by D. Swarovski & Co., the world-famous Austrian crystal manufacturer, which donated it to the Institute along with a significant monetary gift to GIA's endowment campaign. For images, please contact Alex Angelle, alex.angelle@gia.edu, 760/603-4112. Event Summary -- Media Invited to Attend Private Unveiling Ceremony On Nov. 10, the rays of light will shine upon invited guests of GIA and D. Swarovski & Co. for a private unveiling ceremony at the Institute. In addition to the unveiling of this magnificent, illuminated il·lu·mi·nate v. il·lu·mi·nat·ed, il·lu·mi·nat·ing, il·lu·mi·nates v.tr. 1. To provide or brighten with light. 2. To decorate or hang with lights. 3. crystal, entertainment will be provided, and spectacular exhibits will be on display. Guests will see a $3 million pair of ruby slippers (1,350 carats and 50 carats of diamonds) created by world-renowned high-fashion jeweler Harry Winston Harry Winston (March 1, 1896 – December 8, 1978) was an American jeweller. He donated the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958 after owning it for a decade. ; a $1 million pair of 64-carat diamond and platinum shoes made by Kwiat Diamonds; Jubilee jubilee (j  `bĭlē), in the Bible, a year when alienated property and land were restored, slaves were manumitted, debts were forgiven, and a general sabbatical year was observed in , a Schonbek crystal chandelier with 3,949 crystal jewels appearing in the new James Bond movie, Die Another Day; the Bahia, an 812-pound internally lit rutilated quartz; and award-winning jewelry designs Jewelry design is the art or profession of creating, crafting, fabricating, or rendering designs for jewelry. This is an ancient practice of the goldsmith or metalworker that evolved to a billion-dollar industry with the odyssey from ancient cultures into the machine age. , gemstone gemstoneAny of various minerals prized for beauty, durability, and rarity. A few noncrystalline materials of organic origin (e.g., pearl, red coral, and amber) also are classified as gemstones. carvings, and renderings from some of the world's most prestigious jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. competitions. The event, by invitation only, will also feature provisions and entertainment. All media are welcome. Please RSVP (ReSerVation Protocol) A communications protocol that signals a router to reserve bandwidth for real time transmission. RSVP is designed to clear a path for audio and video traffic, eliminating annoying skips and hesitations. to Alex Angelle, 760/603-4112, alex.angelle@gia.edu, at your earliest convenience. Possible Story Ideas 1. Largest man-made crystal being unveiled at GIA in Carlsbad At a private event at GIA World Headquarters, the world's largest illuminated crystal, custom designed and created by Swarovski, will be unveiled. The octahedron was constructed for two years before it was transported to the top of a 55 foot tower. Measuring approximately 13 feet by 10 feet and weighing approximately one ton, this spectacular crystal resembles the shape of a natural diamond crystal, and is motorized mo·tor·ize tr.v. mo·tor·ized, mo·tor·iz·ing, mo·tor·iz·es 1. To equip with a motor. 2. To supply with motor-driven vehicles. 3. To provide with automobiles. to rotate and reflect light similar to the way a diamond reflects light through its facets. The structure itself alludes to GIA's reputation as the world's foremost authority in gemology and creator of the International Diamond Grading System(TM). For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. 2. Swarovski installs world's second Symbol of Light at GIA in Carlsbad How many of your readers know what the Vatican and Carlsbad, Calif. have in common? Answer: Both will now be home to one of Swarovski's most famous crystal creations -- from its Symbol of Light collection. The Cross of Light is on display in the Vatican, and on Nov. 10 Swarovski's one-ton crystal octahedron will be unveiled atop the Tower of Brilliance at the Gemological Institute of America The Gemological Institute of America, or GIA, is a non-profit institute dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology. The GIA is also well known for its gem identification and grading services, and developed the famous "four Cs" (Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat in Carlsbad. For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. 3. A One-Ton Crystal Designed to Look Like a Diamond Now Resides in Carlsbad -- But Why? World Famous Austrian crystal manufacturer, D. Swarovski & Co., has teamed up with the Gemological Institute of America, creators of the International Diamond Grading System(TM), to bring a diamond-like crystal to California's coast. Your audience might be interested in: how this one-ton crystal, motorized to reflect light, will resemble a diamond returning light through its facets; the differences and similarities of crystals and diamonds; and why Swarovski chose GIA to house its latest creation. For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. 4. Beauty and the Beach: The World's Largest Crystal Now Shines Along California's Coast After November 10th, the coast along Carlsbad, Calif. will forever sparkle See SPARQL. a little brighter. The largest man-made crystal mounted atop GIA World Headquarters provides visible light that's both ideal from close up or far away. Custom designed by D. Swarovski & Co. for GIA, this crystal octahedron represents the shape of a natural diamond crystal. What's more, it's motorized to reflect light returning light through its facets. And fiber optic SwaroLite projectors enhance the brilliance of the octahedron for nearby viewing, without glare or blinding. Plus, slow-motion color wheels create the effect of a luminous lu·mi·nous adj. Emitting light, especially emitting self-generated light. rainbow. For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. 5. What Do Rome, Italy and Carlsbad, Calif. Have In Common? Both Boast One of the World's Largest Crystals D. Swarovski & Co., the world-famous Austrian crystal manufacturer, has selected The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to house its groundbreaking creation -- the world's largest crystal. Your audience might be interested in: Why GIA was chosen as the second location for Swarovski's Symbols of Light collection; the first crystal in the collection, now on display in the Basilica basilica (bəsĭl`ĭkə), large building erected by the Romans for transacting business and disposing of legal matters. Rectangular in form with a roofed hall, the building usually contained an interior colonnade, with an apse at one end di Santa Maria degli Angeli Santa Maria degli Angeli ("St. Mary of the Angels") is the name of several churches in Italy. They include:
6. What Makes Crystal Sparkle? Discover the Answer Through Exploration of the World's Largest Crystal, Now Residing Along California's Coast Are your readers aware that a one-ton crystal octahedron -- the world's largest -- will be unveiled Nov. 10 in Carlsbad, Calif., atop the tower marking the entrance to the Gemological Institute of America, the world's foremost authority in gemology. It's approximately 13 by 10 feet with unique lighting effects that will make it a breathtaking sight. Sound like a fascinating story for your readers? For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. 7. Brilliance Reigns Above Brilliant Minds The new GIA Tower of Brilliance, to be unveiled later this month and housing the world's largest crystal, rests atop The Gemological Institute of America -- where the world's most brilliant gemological minds work. Your audience might be interested in: Some of the groundbreaking research GIA scientists are doing on diamonds; GIA's creation of the International Diamond Grading System(TM); what GIA is doing to protect the public's trust; how Swarovski manufactures beautiful crystal creations; and how Swarovski became the world leader in crystal jewelry designing. For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. 8. What makes the world's largest man-made crystal so "sparkly spark·ly adj. spark·li·er, spark·li·est 1. a. Giving off tiny flashes of light; glittery: a dress with sparkly sequins. b. "? It could be the four 150 watt fiber optic lights. Or the fact that each of those lights have 240 light points. Then again, there are parabolic par·a·bol·ic also par·a·bol·i·cal adj. 1. Of or similar to a parable. 2. Of or having the form of a parabola or paraboloid. reflectors for long distance spot lighting, fiber optic SwaroLite projectors for close viewing, and slow motion color wheels to provide a luminous rainbow effect. Not to mention, Starfire tempered glass panel provides light that's visible even from a distance. And that's still not all. For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. 9. Beautiful on the outside, high technology on the inside. Explore the inner workings of the world's largest man-made crystal. In Swarovski's FIBRE OPTIC LIGHTING systems, light is first diffracted by using fiber optics fiber optics, transmission of digitized messages or information by light pulses along hair-thin glass fibers. Each fiber is surrounded by a cladding having a high index of refractance so that the light is internally reflected and travels the length of the fiber and then refracted re·fract tr.v. re·fract·ed, re·fract·ing, re·fracts 1. To deflect (light, for example) from a straight path by refraction. 2. using crystal. The brilliant spectacle of refracted light results from the purity of the material used and the precision cutting and polishing techniques applied. This technology permits objects such as display cabinets -- or a one-ton octahedron to be illuminated without the usual generation of heat. For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. 10. You think cleaning your windows is a job: Find out how the world's largest crystal is kept spotless spot·less adj. 1. Perfectly clean. See Synonyms at clean. 2. Free from blemish; impeccable. spot  less·ly adv. . As you can imagine, keeping the world's largest man-made crystal clean is no easy task. The crystal octahedron was custom designed by D. Swarovski & Co. for GIA, and represents the shape of a natural diamond crystal. Obviously, brilliance and sparkle are imperative. That's why a special coating was added to the aluminum in order to prevent fading. In addition, a climate controlled glass housing the octahedron has a mirrored bottom to reflect the sunlight while a mirrored ceiling creates an illusion of diamonds in the sky. So, everyone will be happy to know -- no squeegees or glass cleaners are required. For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. 11. How crystals entered the world of fashion Before the 1920s, jewelry only contained "real" stones or "imitation." Coco Chanel Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel (August 19, 1883 – January 10, 1971)[1] was a pioneering French fashion designer whose modernist philosophy, menswear-inspired fashions, and pursuit of expensive simplicity made her arguably the most important figure in the history brought costume jewelry costume jewelry n. Jewelry made from inexpensive metals and imitation or semiprecious stones. to a new level. She mixed real stones with rhinestones and proved that style and design are just as important as the use of costly materials. Today, Swarovski crystals are produced in hundreds of thousands of sizes, colors and shape. These Crystal Components provide designers and manufacturers of jewelry and fashion accessories Fashion accessories are items apart from the garment itself, which complement the whole outfit. Fashion accessories include jewelry, gloves, handbags, hats, or scarves. with a precious raw material they can use to design wonderful creations. Interestingly enough, at International jewelry auctions, art deco art deco (ärt dĕkō`; är dākō`, ärt) or art moderne (är môdĕrn`, ärt) costume jewelry pieces sometimes fetch higher prices than jewelry featuring gemstones. For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. 12. Swarovski Crystal -- From Stage to Fashion Swarovski crystals have been a mainstay in Hollywood. Swarovski crystals have been used by costume designers for both stage and screen. Liberace had a piano and a private car completely covered in Swarovski crystal stones. Now, decorative motifs made of small stones applied to fabric, crystal buttons, zippers, crystal chains, are all used in today's fashions. And now self Adhesive, hand-cut Authentic Austrian Swarovski Body Crystals are being adorned a·dorn tr.v. a·dorned, a·dorn·ing, a·dorns 1. To lend beauty to: "the pale mimosas that adorned the favorite promenade" Ronald Firbank. 2. on some of Hollywood's hottest stars. For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. 13. Try Wearing This Around Your Neck: World-Famous Jewelry Maker Creates One-Ton Crystal D. Swarovski & Co., whose famous Austrian crystal creations have become favorites on the red carpets of award shows, has designed the world's largest crystal, now residing along California's coast. Your audience might be interested in: the various Swarovski creations that are the must-haves for celebrities; why Swarovski decided to team up with GIA; or the role of Swarovski crystal in fashion throughout the decades. For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. 14. It May Not Fit in a Stocking -- but GIA Gets the Gift of a Lifetime this Holiday Season Weighing nearly one ton, and measuring 13 feet by 10 feet, it won't make it down a chimney Chimney A vertical hollow structure of masonry, steel, or reinforced concrete, built to convey gaseous products of combustion from a building or process facility. . But Austrian crystal manufacturer, D. Swarovski & Co.'s gift of the world's largest crystal octahedron to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is something to celebrate this season. Your audience might be interested in: Why GIA received such a grand gift; who else has received a gift of this magnitude from Swarovski; and how this present will light up the California coastline. For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. 15. Santa Claus Santa Claus: see Nicholas, Saint. Santa Claus jolly, gift-giving figure who visits children on Christmas Eve. [Christian Tradition: NCE, 1937] See : Christmas Santa Claus Won't Miss GIA This Year: Just Point the Reindeers Towards California's Newest Beacon of Light -- the World's Largest Crystal Octahedron Austrian crystal manufacturer, D. Swarovski & Co., gives the Gemological Institute of America a gift that will shine brightly. Your audience might be interested in: Discovering what makes this 13 feet by 10 feet crystal shine along California's coast; how the world's largest crystal octahedron is the latest landmark to brighten bright·en tr. & intr.v. bright·ened, bright·en·ing, bright·ens To make or become bright or brighter. bright San Diego's shore; and how GIA's new Tower of Brilliance promises to bring light to all who pass by. For more information and images on GIA and Swarovski's crystal octahedron, contact Alex Angelle at 760/603-4112, the Public Relations hotline at 760/603-4349, or visit www.gia.edu. About GIA An independent nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. , the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is recognized as the world's foremost authority in the grading and identification of diamonds, gemstones and pearls. Established in 1931, GIA has translated its expert knowledge into the most respected gemological education available. In 1953, the Institute created the International Diamond Grading System(TM) which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world. Through research, education and gemological laboratory services, the Institute is dedicated to protecting the interests of both the public and the jewelry industry alike. GIA has 13 locations worldwide in 10 countries, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, Calif. Contact: Alexander Angelle, 760/603-4112. |
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