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Waterford Crystal are the largest and most prestigious designers and manufactures of crystal stemware and gifts in the world. They are a household name, with products in virtually every corner of the world.  

Waterford Crystal has become the epitome of elegance and style. Their reputation of excellence and beautiful design has meant that many of our customers regard Waterford Crystal as simply the best in the world.

The History of Waterford Crystal

The company of Waterford was first established in 1783 on land adjacent to Merchants' Quay in the heart of the Irish harbor town of Waterford. Its founders were two brothers, William and George Penrose, who were important developers and principal exporters in the city.

Their vision was to "create the finest quality crystal for drinking vessels and objects of beauty for the home." More than two hundred years later, the reputation they established for creating glass of unsurpassed beauty and quality has transcended the intervening centuries.

They employed 50 to 70 people, led by a fellow Quaker, John Hill, from Stourbridge in England. They succeeded in producing crystal with a purity of colour unmatched in Ireland or England. Merchant ships sailed regularly from the port of Waterford with cargoes of crystal bound for Spain, the West Indies, New York, New England and Newfoundland.

But less than 100 years later the initial company failed due to lack of capital and excessive taxation. Another century passed before the enterprise was revived. In 1947, while Europe was still in ruins after the second World War, a small glass factory was set up in Waterford just 1.5 miles from the site of the original glass factory.

Waterford Crystal today has very strong links with its illustrious predecessor. There is today the same dedication to the purity of colour, to the same design inspiration and to the same pursuit of highest quality levels possible. The traditional cutting patterns made famous by the artisans of Waterford became the design basis for the growing product range of the new company.

The product portfolios of the Group's prestige brands complement each other perfectly. Co-operations with other luxury brands, with fashion designers such as Versace, Bulgari, John Rocha, Jasper Conran and Paul Costelloe, and with top international chefs have helped the Group differentiate itself.

With its distinguished members, the Group is uniquely positioned to meet the demands of today's consumers and to expand its position in the luxury lifestyle market.