New Crystalized Swarovski Pierced Earrings 18K Plating This is a new pair of Swarovski Crystalized Pierced Earrings. They are filled with brilliant rhinestones! Even though the earrings have the logo on them, I cannot say they are authentic. There is no marking on the back. There may have been another tag, but I do not have it. The tag reads: Lead and nickel free 18k plating Crystalized Swarovski Elements (Front and back of tag). Measures: 5/8" high x 3/4" wide. Sold AS IS, you be the judge! Pet free, smoke-free environment! This is an article I found about Swarovski being made in China: *Swarovski made in China 26 February 2009: Austrian state television ORF announced yesterday that 150 employees from Swarovski factory in Tirol were laid off. This is the greatest and most important production facility for the brand. The company intends to relocate most of the production means to China and the Czech Republic. We would like to underline the fact that this relocation is possible and is not dependant of natural resources. The company manufactures the crystals based on sand.