Caring For Crystal!  Crystal is a high quality form of glass, produced with lead oxide which creates light reflection.  All pieces are delicate and need to be cleaned with care.

Remember, most damage happens when cleaning or moving pieces; therefore, you have to be careful each time you clean a piece.  When moving objects, always carry one object or one part of an object at a time.  It is best to place your hands around the body of the object rather than using an existing handle, rim, or spout for support.  In general, it is not a good idea to routinely wash the pieces.  Each time a piece is handled for cleaning, there is a greater risk of breakage through accidents and mishandling.  It is better to protect pieces from soiling and dust in the first place, rather than washing them too often.

To maintain the beauty of your crystal, always keep in a cabinet away from dust.  Objects should be kept free of dust, debris and oily residues.  Keeping crystal in a cabinet also prevents breakage.  Store individual glass objects separately.  Do not stack or crowd items and be sure they are kept well back from the edge of the shelf.  Avoid wrapping glass in tissue or newspaper, which may attract and hold dampness.  When the piece has dust on it, we recommend you use a blow dryer on cool air to get rid of the dust.  Remember, fine crystal and glassware can crack or break when subjected to the extremes of hot and cold.  Lighting candles in candleholders is also not recommended.  If the item has fingerprints on it, we never recommend you place it in the dishwasher.  Fingerprints will disappear when you use a small amount of glass cleaner with a soft lint-free cloth or wash your fine crystal and glassware by hand in moderately warm water with a mild lemon detergent and 1/4 cup ammonia (to prevent spotting).  Rinse in clean water and air dry on a rack.