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29th September 2009
There are many types of crystal that people will choose to collect but the most common is lead crystal. The collections might come from estate sales where property is auctioned to the lowest bidder, or people might find odd pieces at resale shops across t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Swarovski is the brand name for the range of precision-cut lead-crystal glass and related products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria. These beautiful beads were first created in 1892 and transformed Victorian jewellery design. Today, these pret... Read >
Author: clickthrough23rd September 2009
Glass is hard, brittle and transparent and has a variety of uses from eye glasses to windows and a whole lot in between. Glass can be broadly categorized into three basic categories: soda-lime glass, lead glass and borosilicate glass. It will be interesti... Read >
Author: Andy F01st August 2009
Crystal chandelier exudes elegance and glamour to any room in your home. Before this are just can be seen from a five star hotel, or homes of the wealthy families. Because of the exquisite beauty it radiates it has been the pride of those rich people in e... Read >
Author: Vanessa Doctor16th July 2009
Anniversary Gift’s to keep the Allure Alive!
If you are on the lookout for an out of the ordinary anniversary gift, then ring out the bells at findmeagift.com. Here you’ll find a medley of gifts, personalised presents and gift experience packages ... Read >
Author: sarah hague16th July 2009
Congratulate with a Grade of Gifts!
The exams are over and so too is the academic life of the graduating collectives. No longer can they be called ‘students’, as gone are the days of lectures, laborious dissertations and late nights. The time has... Read >
Author: sarah hague22nd April 2009
FIND ME A GIFT RAISE A GLASS TO PERSONALISED GIFTSSearching for the perfect present is always a daunting task! Sit back, relax and get personal with Find Me A Gift’s exclusive range of gifts!Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or Christmas, it is nev... Read >
Author: sarah hague18th November 2008
Every bride dreams of being the most beautiful woman on her wedding day. Choosing the right Brooklyn bridal gown complements this dream. Another factor to further beautify the bride is the use of bridal jewelries. To help a bride choose the perfect bri... Read >
Author: Cherry B30th October 2008
Galway Crystal has earned a reputation as being one of the world's best quality and esteemed brands of traditionally crafted Irish lead crystal. Located in the heart of the richly scenic West of Ireland, on the shores of Galway Bay, Galway Irish Crystal i... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley08th September 2008
You have been married for 43 years! Congratulations! Now you’re wondering what you can get your spouse as a gift to celebrate this wonderful occasion. The 43rd anniversary is not one of the anniversaries marked by gemstones or specific flowers. In f... Read >
Author: Ling Tong15th August 2008
When it comes to everyday clients, a promotional mug or pen may be just what they are looking for when they give you some business. However, when it comes to your “high end” clients, who give you a lot of business on a regular basis, you may want to c... Read >
Author: Tina Rinaudo22nd July 2008
Find-Me-A-Gift has an incredible range of personalised gifts to suit every occasion. Personalised gifts help show how much effort and thought you have put into finding the perfect gift. Engraved gifts are usually treasured and even passed down as heirlo... Read >
Author: sarah hague26th June 2008
Ever stuck for the truly special gift idea? A Wedding gift to buy for a couple who has everything? Need a retirement gift that needs to show appriciation of service? Find-me-a-gift has the answer with their ever expanding personalised gifts category.
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Author: sarah hague10th April 2008
Theresienthal Delicate tripods injected with vivid color are the fruits of designer artist arne quinze's collaborative project for die festalten verlag's "fragiles" exhibition at design miami 2007. For this project, quinze collaborated with the bavarian g... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S07th April 2008
When you are trying to come up the ranks in a company you often feel pressured to perform the best. You want the corporate heads to notice your initiative in suggesting new ideas, the confidence to handle a variety of tasks and make good decisions under d... Read >
Author: Gareth Parkin01st April 2008
Riedel has been known for over four decades for designing the most finely tuned instruments for every level of wine sophistication as well, today, as the finest wine glasses in all price categories. While a glass cannot alter a fine wine or spirit, it can... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S26th March 2008
Christian Tortu is widely known that glass is a fragile medium and can easily break. However, it is not widely known that water in combination with carbon dioxide in the air can destroy the surface of the glass. Specifically, water releases the alkaline p... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S04th March 2008
Riedel Glassware brings a contemporary flair to the traditional duck-style decanter. The Riedel Dove Wine Decanter is as pleasing to the eye as it is invaluable to fine wine service. The sleek elongated base helps young wines open up, while offering a daz... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S29th February 2008
When choosing promotional gifts to include in your range, it’s always wise to consider building your item range around the office theme. Office items get used every day, and very often they may be sitting on a desk in plain sight even when not being use... Read >
Author: Gareth Parkin15th February 2008
Individually mouth blown of sparkling lead crystal, these wineglasses represent the crowning expression of Riedel's artisan tradition as well as its most specialized assortment. Each elegant glass is designed for serving a specific varietal, from Sauvigno... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S02nd February 2008
Derbyshire?s variety of attractions provides something of interest for everyone visiting this beautiful part of England. High hills, heather clad moorlands, scenic rivers, gentle dales and valleys compete for attention, to make a holiday in this beautiful... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th January 2008
Glass has been made for thousands of years, becoming a real craft with the advent of monastery and cathedral building in the middle ages. The continent, especially Venice, saw a trade develop and skilled glassblowers were highly valued. Glass is made from... Read >
Author: Sylvia Kittens18th January 2008
The successful crystal glass series Treasury by Rosenthal meets Versace turns every occasion into a festive event. This glass collection with the characteristic Medusa head consists of extraordinary tabletop accessories of pure lead crystal. Modern and ye... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S18th January 2008
Invariably one of the most popular brand names in jewellery, Swarovski was founded by Daniel Swarovski in the year 1895. However, the idea was first perceived in 1892 when he invented an automatic cutting machine for crystals.
He established the first... Read >
Author: Paul Shane14th January 2008
A special focus on toys imported from China…
Over last few decades, lead poisoning has emerged as one of the major threats to environment and human health. There are many ways in which humans are exposed to lead: through deteriorating paint, househol... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes31st August 2007
Discovered in the seventeenth century by an Englishman called George Ravenscroft, lead crystal production involves the adding of lead oxide powder into molten glass which, is then either blow molded or pressed into shape, depending on the manufacturer’s... Read >
Author: Steve Baker23rd December 2006
Buying crystal gifts for any occasion – be it birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, housewarming gifts or business gifts – requires some thought and effort on the part of the giver. Even if you are a lavish spender, gifting is an art that requires more t... Read >
Author: Laurence Clunie01st September 2006
Composition
Lead crystal glass is made from a mixture of sand, potash and lead oxide. The type of lead crystal glass is determined by a British specification (BS 3828: 1964) for each type. Lead crystal glass contains a minimum lead oxide content of 24%... Read >
Author: Bonnie Spring28th July 2006
Purchase a lead crystal animal figurine from the area where the making of lead crystal glass first began. Turkey has been involved in crafting crystal figurines for many centuries. Small workshops in towns and villages are the settings where the crystal a... Read >
Author: Bonnie Spring07th July 2006
Are you looking for a gift that will please most people and be good for any occasion? Why not try the very versatile items available in lead crystal. There are many excellent crystal items that are exclusively made in Turkey. You will be pleasantly sur... Read >
Author: Bonnie Spring
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