Swarovski crystal is the invention from glass cutter Daniel Swarovski, in 1895 from
Notes:
The British Standard for crystal:
Fine crystal must contain 6% to 10% lead oxide
Lead crystal must contain 10% to 24% lead oxide
Fully leaded crystal must contain 24% or more lead oxide
***Swarovski crystal contains 32% of lead oxide!***
Though Swarovski crystal is 100% man made, but it qualifies as full leaded crystal.
Hence, do not worry your very own Swarovski crystal is not as shine as natural crystal. Because Swarovski Crystal glitters than any crystal and glass!