Stemware Question (POLL)

Goldi1021 Posted: May 06, 2005 01:46 PM

Stemware Question (POLL)

I was just curious how many of you have registered or are registering for lead crystal stemware or more of a regular glass type of stemware. My sister suggested getting regular glass because crystal is simply costly and fragile. What do you think?

curliegirl Posted: May 06, 2005 01:57 PM

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HOnestly, I'm not sure, and I'm not allowed to check my registry...

dpli Posted: May 06, 2005 02:22 PM

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I got glass because I know that sooner or later, some will get broken and I didn't want to deal with replacing lead crystal, esp. if it got discontinued. I got really pretty glasses from Crate & Barrel and if I need to replace them, it won't be too expensive to just get a new set.

serendipity0680 Posted: May 06, 2005 02:37 PM

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I registered for Lenox Crystal.

suven Posted: May 06, 2005 02:45 PM

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crystal

ckgmwedding Posted: May 06, 2005 02:56 PM

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Posted by dpli

I got glass because I know that sooner or later, some will get broken and I didn't want to deal with replacing lead crystal, esp. if it got discontinued. I got really pretty glasses from Crate & Barrel and if I need to replace them, it won't be too expensive to just get a new set.

I did the same thing and from Crate and Barrel as well.

PUPADOLCE Posted: May 06, 2005 03:22 PM

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I registered for two sets, Waterford crystal and everday glasses Mikasa.

psf80 Posted: May 06, 2005 03:47 PM

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We registered for glass stemware. Neither FH nor I care for the look of crystal, so we didn't register for any crystal stemware, vases, etc. (much to the chagrin of my mother I might add)

Goldi1021 Posted: May 06, 2005 11:00 PM

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I ended up getting one of the Marquis by Waterford designs - Waterford's lower end. It was more subtle and to be honest, none of the real crystal impressed me that much. I never liked crystal with tons of cuts in it. Too busy for my taste.

Bunnymonkey Posted: May 06, 2005 11:19 PM

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no crystal for us! It's just not practical, or 'us' but I do think it looks pretty!

csorisi Posted: May 06, 2005 11:40 PM

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Me too but I didn't register for all the waterford crystal b/c they are $60 a glass

David'sbride Posted: May 07, 2005 06:58 AM

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Posted by Goldi1021

I ended up getting one of the Marquis by Waterford designs - Waterford's lower end. It was more subtle and to be honest, none of the real crystal impressed me that much. I never liked crystal with tons of cuts in it. Too busy for my taste.

I did the same. Being from an Irish family everyone has Waterford. My aunts have gorgeous crystal that's about 50 years old. Unfortunately, even Waterford's higher end crystal is not cut using the same techniques that they used decades ago. I couldn't ask my guests to buy me glasses that were over $125. My aunt has hinted that she might leave me her cut Waterford in a few years but she didn't say anything when I registered for my own pattern.

Similarly to china that you buy today. It's not the same quality that it was decades ago. I have my mom's set (inherited) and the tea cups are so tiny, the flowers painted on them so delicate and intricate.
I've been to the Waterford factory and since it's been bought by international owners they are not producing what they used to. Also, it's difficult for them to find younger workers. Waterford glass cutters must apprentice for 10 years!!

Reesa Posted: May 07, 2005 08:55 AM

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I registered for glass and crystal. The stemware is $25 per glass & barware is four for $50. I also have a fear of them breaking..so I didn't want to get a crazy expensive set. Check out Miller Rogaska--I love his designs & its not too expensive if you think you won't get that much use out of the crystal.

SFP0214 Posted: May 07, 2005 09:54 AM

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I did crystal for formalware and glass ones for everyday.... well i mean not EVERY day.. That would be a lot of drinking!

MrsStefan Posted: May 07, 2005 10:04 AM

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Im not sure what to about this. FH dosent want to register for crystal becuase he thinkgs it too expensive and ewont use it. I tend to think he is right, but I feel like we should get it now, because we will never buiy it when we get older. Im not sure what to do

pmnkm Posted: May 07, 2005 10:11 AM

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We registered for both. Kate Spade Crystal and regular glass wine galsses from Pottery Barn.

Robin404 Posted: May 07, 2005 09:49 PM

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my formal is Vera Wang- $30 each, but we also did every day stuff, they were in a box 4 for about $25

AJsMommy122 Posted: May 07, 2005 09:56 PM

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Posted by serendipity0680

I registered for Lenox Crystal.

ditto

btrflygrl Posted: May 08, 2005 08:32 AM

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we registered for Mikasa stemware because that is whad DH picked out

we also registered for everyday glassware that I have since learned to HATE....I'm not buying glass glasses again...I prefer plastic glasses