Crystal Classics

One of the most luxurious gifts you can give is the gift of fine crystal. This isn’t a new tradition. For at least 100 years, brides have registered for china, crystal, and sterling silver services, making crystal a popular wedding shower gift. Vases, flower bowls, candy dishes, and chandeliers can also be made from crystal. Waterford, a company with roots in Ireland, is well-known for its exquisite pieces and a popular choice for gifts of finer quality. Read more here to learn about Waterford and its rich background.

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No matter how large the tree, there always seems to be at least a few Christmas ornaments that don’t have a place. Don’t just hide them away in a box. Here are unique and creative ways to decorate with Christmas ornaments. You may like some of these enough to buy a few more boxes of ornaments.
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A crystal ornament lends a special note to any holiday display. Placed selectively, they can add to a display or even reinvent it. Here are several ways you can use crystal ornaments to enhance, renew, or even reinvent your holiday displays.
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If you’ve been wanting to come up with a special way to honor and show your appreciation for all the wonderful things your employees do for the company every day, personalized plaques or a custom crystal trophy are just the thing. Your employees will love receiving custom crystal awards. Crystal will make them look beautiful and valuable, while your custom message printed on it will make the recipient feel extra honored and special.
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Stemless wine glasses were trendsetters from the moment they hit the market. Defying centuries of tradition, they upended traditional notions of how you smell, hold, swirl, and taste wine. Wine aficionados were, at best, perplexed, at worst, appalled. One question, however, that those who celebrated the new wine glasses and those who were unsure all had was how on earth do you toast with them?
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Crystals have been a part of many people’s art and culture. You can find them in clothes, home accessories, furniture, electronic items, and a lot more. However, people use them mostly to create crystal Jewelry, not only for their beautiful patterns and forms but also for their spiritual health effects and healing benefits. Read on to find out more about crystals.
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Crystal jewelry and accessories have been around for years, and there’s a reason for that. Crystal is elegant, beautiful, and it gives off an air of sophistication. Understandably, when people want to brag about accomplishments and present people with trophies or awards, crystal is one of the most obvious materials to be used. When it comes to corporate awards, it’s a perfect match. A crystal trophy delivers everything you desire.
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The art industry is constantly innovating and evolving. That’s true both in terms of style and design, as well as materials. Although Pablo Picasso made mixed media famous in the early 20th century, it didn’t become more consumer-friendly until the 1950s. Sometimes, it takes a while for the breakthroughs and revolutions in the world of art to make their way into everyday homes and into popular culture.
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If you grew up in a home where your mother kept her crystal and china protected behind the doors of a china hutch or breakfront, you know the value of crystal. If you were like many children, you waited until your mother was busy to sneak a look at the forbidden crystal. You might have even picked up a delicate piece of stemware or a crystal candy dish. Read more here for five amazing facts you never knew about crystal.

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