Swarovski crystal designs aren't just for crystal chandeliers. This year, a gigantic Swarovski crystal star will sit atop the Christmas tree in New York's Rockefeller Center.

The thing weighs in at 550 pounds, is 9 1/2 feet in diameter and is made up of some 25,000 crystals - not really suitable for home use! The star also features programmable, energy efficient LEDs that will provide a light show.

The tree lighting is Wednesday, December 2, and you can catch it on TV: NBC Rockefeller Christmas Tree Special.

Swarovski crystal also decorates other holiday trees around the world, from Sydney to Milan. Celebrated Swarovski Christmas Trees around the world. 

Photo thanks to Luxurylaunches.com.