The 2012 Swarovski Star
Today the star which adorns America's
Christmas Tree was unveiled in none other than Rockefeller Center. The 2012
Swarovski Star is comprised of 25,000 crystals, with 1,000,000 facets, and it
measures 9 ½ feet in diameter and 1 ½ feet deep. The Star weighs 550 pounds,
including 300 pounds of crystal panels, and is composed of six outer rays and
six smaller inner rays. A team of nine artisans spent 1,200 hours installing,
programming and testing the Star to ensure the effects would withstand the
challenging winter weather conditions 80-feet above Rockefeller Plaza. A
replica of the Swarovski Star will also be on display in Rockefeller Center to
allow visitors the opportunity to get a closer view of the detailing and
craftsmanship.
There
are now only 8 days left to the tree lighting festivities here. That's right
Wednesday, November 28th from 7 to 9 p.m. Keep up with Christmas in New York City at:
http://nycUpAndDown.blogspot.com
or
visit us on www.nycUpAndDown.com
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