2006 SCS

2006 SCS Annual Edition - A symbol of Eternity. The second in the Wonders of the Sea trilogy exclusive for Swarovski collector society members. The turtle is one of the oldest creatures in existence, dating back more than 150 million years. Since time immemorial, in all cultures and countries of the world, it has been surrounded by a multitude of myths and legends. To this day, the turtle symbolizes continuity and endurance, patience and wisdon, fertility and spirituality. Eternity was designed exclusively for SCS members. It is the SCS 2006 Annual edition. Gracefully and effortlessly, the turtle glides through the endless depths of the ocean. Corals and shoals of fish set the scene for the sea turtle's graceful glide through the clear water. Every annual edition comes with a matching stand, a background picture and a mirror, offering you different display options. You can even insert your own image behind the turtle and coral. Membership in the Swarovski Crystal Society is required to purchase this item. Please note your SCS membership number on the order form where it asks for your customer # The "Wonders of the Sea Trilogy" pays homage to the diversity of ocean life and represents an exciting new design concept for Swarovski. Each Annual Edition this year be available in both clear or radiantly full-colored crystal. Each United States SCS member will be eligible to purchase, from us, 1 each of the color version Eternity turtles annual edition and 1 each of the clear version Eternity turtles annual edition. Each of the three pieces in the trilogy stands beautifully alone, but when grouped together, they will form a truly stunning design object for the home - showcasing a fascinating underwater world. A special letter from James Garrison, Director of Sales Operations, was sent to all SCS active members as follows: During the last few months, we have been working hard to make SCS even more attractive and are pleased to be able to personally tell you about these innovations in this letter. We are sure that you will also be delighted with them. As of 2005, SCS will has a new name: the Swarovski Crystal Society. We all have one thing in common: a fascination for Swarovski Crystal! We would like to reflect this fact through our name. SCS is and always will be a community of crystal enthusiasts from all over the world. But that is not all. SCS has other improvements in store for starting in 2005,which we will tell you about right here. These changes are a result of your numerous ideas; we take our member's needs very seriously and respond to them whenever possible. Naturally, our focus is on starting the long awaited new trilogy "Wonder of the Sea", which takes us away from human figures and back to the animal world. We are sure you will be very pleasantly surprised by these unique Annual Editions. Two different variations of the Annual Edition for 2005-2007: Starting in 2005, for the first time ever, it will be possible to choose between two figure variations and to even acquire both of them! The second edition, "Eternity", is available in a clear crystal variation or with magnificent touches of colours, as will be the following two Annual Editions. We are confident that they will prove very popular with both lovers of clear crystal as well as with enthusiasts of coloured crystal! Included display material: For the 2005-2007 trilogy, every purchase of an Annual Edition will come with a matching stand, a background picture and a mirror. This will allow you to display the figures individually at home. In addition, you will still have the opportunity to buy the corresponding Title Plaque in crystal.