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2. Bohemian glass - Wikipedia

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   Although in the EU, in the Czech Republic, the term "crystal" is commonly used for any exquisite, high quality glass. The presence of lead in crystal softens the glass and makes it more accessible for cutting and engraving. Lead increases the weight of the glass and causes the glass to disperse light more. Glass can contain up to 40% lead, if ...

3. Riedel (glass manufacturer) - Wikipedia

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   Riedel (/ ˈ r iː d əl / REE-dəl) Crystal is a glassware manufacturer based in Kufstein, Austria, best known for its glassware designed to enhance different types of wines.. According to Petr Novy, Chief curator Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic, [1] Riedel is the oldest family owned and operated global crystal glass brand world

4. Baccarat (company) - Wikipedia

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   Toasting with Baccarat wine glasses at Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma, California in 2024. The crystal wine glasses make a distinctive sound unlike standard glasses. In 2016, Baccarat appointed Jim Shreve as the president and CEO of North America operations. [22] In 2019, actress Tan Zhuo became the first-ever Chinese brand ambassador of Baccarat ...

5. Wine glass - Wikipedia

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   A wine glass is a type of glass that is used for drinking or tasting wine. Most wine glasses are stemware (goblets), composed of three parts: the bowl, stem, and foot. There are a wide variety of slightly different shapes and sizes, some considered especially suitable for particular types of wine.

6. Claus Josef Riedel - Wikipedia

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   In 1961, Riedel Crystal introduced the first full line of wine glasses created for different wines. Riedel perfected these variety-specific wine glasses in 1973 with the introduction of his most notable glass collection, the Sommeliers Series, the world’s first gourmet glasses.

7. Crystalex - Wikipedia

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   Crystalex is the largest Czech producer and the world's leading manufacturer of drinking glasses. The company own prestigious trademark Bohemia Crystal. The main production plant is in Nový Bor, the second is in Karolinka. Original Karolinka plant was built in the 19th century, when the greatest development of glass production took place.