Designed by Studio Libeskind, the New Swarovski Star for the Rockefeller Center® Christmas Tree in New York City will be the new beacon of the Season’s spirit for the coming years.

The new Swarovski Star is the first redesign of the famed crystal tree-topper since the inaugural Swarovski Star was unveiled in 2004, when the company first partnered with Rockefeller Center co-owner Tishman Speyer to present the Star.

The New Star is perceived as a true star, radiating in all 360 degrees, as a burst of energy and light; a spark of joy and hope.

The Star contains 72 glass spikes, which are laced with a total of 3 million little crystal rocks. The geometry measures 2.7m in diameter (9’-4”) and weighs about 385kg (850lbs).

Held together by a core of solid aluminum cnc milled hexagon segments, which also houses all LED sources, the star is truly a product of innovative engineering.

Bouwery’s Johan van Lierop was the project designer of the Star while working for Studio Libeskind.