Waterford Crystal is one of the only places in the world that is highly successful with achieving a full 33% lead content in their Irish crystal. Adding lead to glass makes glass softer and more pliable. This pliability is what allows Waterford Crystal to carve such intricate, highly acclaimed designs into their glass.

Is Waterford crystal good quality?

Waterford Glass has always been proud of its reputation for optically perfect hand-blown crystal, with a ring as clear and sonorous as a bell that has resounded profitably down the generations.

Is Waterford real crystal?

Waterford Crystal is the brand name of beautiful crystal glassware and other crystal items. Its roots go back to Waterford, Ireland, beginning in the year 1793. Today, Waterford crystal is still produced and the company is a part of WWRD Holdings Ltd.

Is Waterford Crystal still made in Waterford Ireland?

The House of Waterford Crystal is located in Waterford, Ireland, a Viking city built in 914 AD. This esteemed factory is the beating heart of the worlds luxury crystal manufacture and is where our most intricate, authentic and masterful crystal pieces come to life.

Did Waterford Crystal go out of business?

The Waterford Crystal went into receivership in 2009 and the plant closed with the loss of 600 skilled jobs.