Crystal Gift Ideas

So you have a special occasion, perhaps a wedding or the birthday of a special child or friend. Have you ever thought of giving a gift of crystal? Have you looked at the many choice in crystal gifts? Crystal makers such as Steuben, Lalique, Bellacor, Baccarat, Swarovski, Riedel and Orrefors made table lamps and floor lamps, collectibles such as crystal animals, picture frames, stemware and barware, figurines, serving dishes and even jewelry, and these are just some of the things. Many people who become lifelong collectors of fine crystal started after receiving a special gift of crystal.

One of the most popular crystal collectibles are crystal animals. Some people may collect a certain type of animal, some collect a certain type of crystal maker. Crystal animals choices range from sea creatures, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, horses, cats, dogs, wild animals, monkeys, etc. Lalique and Steuben have fabulous collections of crystal animals. Some of these animals are crystal clear, some are tinted with coloring. My personal favorite crystal animals are the Lalique birds which include parakeets, sparrows, chickadees, robins and eagles.

Crystal table lamp makers Bellacor and Schonbek have a wonderful selection of lamps. Depending on the size of the lamp that you choose, and whether it is a table lamp or a floor lamp, you will pay between $400 and $700 for a top quality lamp. Waterford has a large line of table lamps in their most favorite patterns. Don't think that all crystal lamps are all fussy, they're not. If you have a contemporary home you'll be able to find the perfect crystal table lamp, or crystal floor lamp for your modern decor.

Any bride and groom will cherish the gift received on the day of their wedding, but, the most cherished of things for them will always be the stemware with which they toasted their marriage. Waterford bride and groom flutes are the most popular. Waterford offers their bride and groom flutes in any number of their most popular patterns, such as Waterford Wishes Happy Celebrations, Waterford Connoisseur Gold, Waterford Ballet Giselle, Love and Romance, Turtle Dove, Calling Birds and French Hens.

Italian crystal glassware, or Murano glassware is another fine crystal product. If you want glassware, stemware, cocktail glasses or barware that will enhance any of your fine bone china dishware sets look into Italian crystal glassware. Carlo Moretti is a very famous maker of collectible Italian glassware. He has a set of glasses that are called Moretti Annuals which are extremely popular, they are absolute works of art that you probably won't want your children using.

Have you considered a gift of crystal jewelry? There are many different crystal jewelry designers who all have one thing in common, they use the finest crystal beads from Swarvoski. Swarvoski crystal is made in Austria. The beads are superior because of their quality and brilliance. Swarovski uses a mix of 3D technology and machine cutting to make perfect facets and to give their flawless crystals a perfect finish.

Crystal jewelry made with clear beads and pearls are also very popular for brides. Crystal bridal jewelry is the most sought after by today's brides. Brides have the ability to have custom hand made jewelry designed specifically for them. A lot of brides who have handmade crystal jewelry made for them also have jewelry made for their attendants. The jewelry for their attendants can have color added to them to give them an individual look.

Along with being used in jewelry crystal gemstones are also used for spiritual healing. Yes, for thousands of years people have used crystal energy to help with issues like insomnia and to help refocus energy. Some crystals help to focus energy, some, such as the Rose Quartz help in the area of love. Aquamarine is a crystal known to help facilitate deep meditation.

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About the author: Catherine Olivia collects crystal and glassware. To learn about crystal gift ideas and crystal bridal jewelry visit her site.

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