Queen Elizabeth capped off a remarkable year — that included her Diamond Jubilee and  the London Olympics — with a high-tech Christmas message to the nation.

To watch a preview, the Queen wore her own pair of customised 3D glasses, decorated on each side with the letter Q made from Swarovski crystals.

Hot on the heels of the launch of the world’s first 24-karat gold-plated iPhone 5 comes the first Samsung Galaxy S3 Swarovski Edition.

The limited edition Dior Grand Bal False Lashes ($28) in Gold Crystals, set to launch nationwide in November, previewed for one night only at the Dior boutique on 57th Street in honor of Fashion’s Night Out.

Tokujin Yoshioka has designed “Lake of Shimmer” – Avant Time Nº3 for Swarovski. The bracelet of this watch is adorned with small hexagonal stainless steel that reflects the light beautifully. It is expected to be released in September, 2012.

The Aurora Dress is a spectacular piece of haute couture which was designed by CuteCircuit exclusively for an opera performance hosted by Swiss company Breitling.

Designed with a daring plunging neckline adorned with hundreds of Svarovski crystals, this unique evening gown creates a stunningly elegant silhouette.

Made with silk taffeta and chiffon, the Aurora Dress includes LEDs technology that creates many different patterns, from sparkly colours to an incredible fall of rainbow.

Just in time for the Valentine’s Day, Amosu Couture has festooned the Apple iPhone 4 with Swarovski crystals and a matching rose pink back.

The Amosu Couture Valentine Pink Swarovski iPhone 4 has been decked out with over 500 Swarovski crystallized element stones that adorn its frame.

It is priced at £2,699 ($4,400) and you have the possibility to engrave the back with a love message and choose your favorite color for the crystals.