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Newtown
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Registered: ‎06-10-2010

Waterford Crystal

‎08-27-2012 02:32 PM

I was in Ireland recently & found out that Waterford Crystal is no longer made in Ireland. It is made in the Czech Republic & other European countries. This was done for economic reasons. At first I didn't believe it, but at least 12 - 15 shop owners (from Dublin, Galway, Killarney, Kilkenny, Cork, Blarney Woolen Mills & Waterford town) told me that Waterford has only a demonstration factory which makes very few pieces. Fortunately, if an item is stamped with "made in Ireland", it is certified at Dublin Castle that it is made in Ireland.

A few of the Waterford Master Cutters have started their own businesses: Heritage Crystal & Emerald Crystal. The pieces are beautifully cut & are much nicer than Waterford. These pieces can be found on the Blarney Woolen Mills website.

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