Swarovski has just announced that effective November 3, 2009, they will be raising the currency surcharge from 19% to 22%. This increase is due to the continued decline of the USD$ relative to the Euro. Swarovski has been, and continues to be subsidizing 12% of the currency differential. So, technically the currency surcharge rate should be much higher.
All orders placed prior to November 3, 2009 will be charged at the 19% currency rate.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.