Crystal glass was discovered by Englishman George Revenscroft in 1676

Lead crystal, (also called crystal), is lead glass that has been hand or machine cut with facets. Lead oxide added to the molten glass gives lead crystal a much higher index of refraction than normal glass, and consequently much greater "sparkle".

The presence of lead also makes the glass softer and easier to cut. Crystal can consist of up to 33% lead, but those crystal pieces we call full lead crystal consist at least 24% lead. The higher lead content makes it much more difficult to form crystal during blowing, that is why usually very small pieces like blocks, figures or jewellery beads are made with 30% lead crystal.

Poland has very long tradition of crystal manufacturing, and You can see those years of tradition in each piece of crystal made in the same traditional technique.

In our catalogues You will find growing offer of Polish clear and colour crystal made and decorated in Poland, in odlfashion styles and traditional techniques.

Please contact us if You would be interested in getting any special decorating design, or engraved pieces.

For retail - please go to our on-line store http://www.polishgifts.waw.pl/us/home/