"This is gold metallic lace from Switzerland and a veil studded with Austrian crystals," she said.

Five chandeliers of Austrian crystal hang from white plaster and gold-leaf ceilings, freshly restored (they were painted red by the previous management).

The company produced some of the world's leading costume jewelry at the time, using sparkling Austrian crystals.

Besides the painted decoration, it is also embellished with Austrian crystals and resin baubles; $325 at the Jewish Museum shop.

The nights glittered, too, with stars the size and brilliance of the Austrian crystals on the chandelier that now hangs in my home.

Rhinestone, one of the most popular artificial stones, is made of Austrian crystal or glass.

A silver-plated 40-inch-long chain is studded with 4,000 glittering Austrian crystals.

Austrian crystal is a generic term for cut lead-crystal beads, based on the location and prestige of the Swarovski firm.

The gown, made of silk georgette and Chantilly lace, is spattered with Austrian crystals.

The pins are hand-jeweled with Austrian crystal pave on leather, to approximate the feeling of the ribbon.