1956 the “Aurora Borealis” effect was introduced by Swarovski. This crystal effect, which makes the crystal magically shimmer in every color of the rainbow, was named “Aurora Borealis” after the Northern Lights. Christian Dior was the first designer to be immediately enchanted by its captivating crystal colors. From that point onward, “Aurora Borealis” experienced unparalleled success in the design world but also in various very successful Crystal Creations.