The Savvy by Swarovski "Grenouille Dorée" Crystal Brooch

The Savvy by Swarovski "Grenouille Dorée" Crystal Brooch

Archive Collection

A delightfully playful and brilliantly crafted treasure from the late-20th-century animalier movement, The Savvy by Swarovski "Grenouille Dorée" Crystal Brooch arrives in pristine, deadstock archival condition. Perfectly preserved on its original textured black merchant display card carrying the gilded "SAVVY™ Swarovski Crystal" branding, this whimsical piece dates back to Swarovski’s celebrated vintage fashion jewelry era.

The brooch is beautifully sculpted in the form of a lively, climbing tree frog (grenouille). Its slender, athletic hind legs, webbed feet, and outer limbs are finished in a brilliant, mirror-shine gold plating that catches the light with incredible warmth. Creating a stunning textural contrast, the frog’s back is adorned with a dense, shimmering pavé of hand-set, icy-clear Swarovski crystals that cascade along its spine. Adding a classic pop of rich, contrasting color, its expressive, alert eyes are set with tiny, deep emerald-green crystal cabochons. The combination of liquid gold, shimmering white-hot crystal fire, and the subtle flash of green eyes brings this miniature sculpture to life with a highly sophisticated, Parisian-inspired charm.

As an authentic piece from the vintage Savvy line (produced by Swarovski between 1986 and 1999), this brooch showcases the exceptional casting weight, flawless pave precision, and legendary crystal clarity that have cemented the Austrian brand’s heritage as the ultimate "Masters of Light".

Features

• Brand & Provenance: Authentic vintage Savvy by Swarovski, beautifully preserved on its original branded display card.

• Materials: Premium heavy gold-plated alloy framework; hand-set with brilliant-cut clear Swarovski crystals and finished with custom-cut emerald-green crystal eye accents.

• Design Details: A highly detailed, three-dimensional tree frog brooch featuring a smooth, high-polished golden body, a shimmering crystal-paved back, and green gemstone eyes.

• Fit: Designed with a secure, highly durable horizontal pin-and-revolving-clasp mechanism on the reverse, engineered to sit flat and hold securely on heavy denim, lapels, scarves, or fine knitwear.