Crystal is a sign of sophistication and luxury. It has a number of advantages over glass products - it is a brilliant and transparent surface, refracting light and transmitting the tiniest shades of colors of drinks consumed. Even in the modern world, consumers tend to buy crystal dishes, rather than glass. Let's consider in detail the advantages of the product.
Properties and benefits of the material.
It includes a white glass with oxides of various metals, the percentage of which is not less than 16%. As additional components apply:
- Zinc;
- Barium
- Lead
- Silver.
The quality of the crystal depends on the elements used. It has several advantages over other product variants:
- Increased density level
- Shine;
- The tableware turns out to be heavy, even with thin walls
- Transparency and elegance of finished products
Household items made of such raw materials have a unique beauty, and light refraction creates a rainbow effect during their use. The brightness and melody of the ringing creates a sense of celebration and raises the mood.
The quality of goods must be checked for compliance with the state standard.
Product Varieties
Classification is carried out on several bases, for example, Gosstandart.
The following types are distinguished:
- Crystal glass - 10% lead
- Low lead product 18-24%
- Up to 30% of oxides are available as part of more expensive dishes;
- Over 30% - elite crystal.
Separately, we should consider Czech crystal - this is a great variety of patterns. It can be ground, hand-made, with the application of gold decorative elements or stucco.
Various masterpieces are created from this material, Germany and the Czech Republic are well-known manufacturers.
In the modern market, unique items of dishes are offered - these are different vases, glasses for drinks, wine glasses or decanters. Each of the models is unique and unique, characterized by good quality. It is worth noting and decorating dishes from crystal, using different colors and methods.
Crockery from crystal gives each table a luxurious and pleasant appearance, creates a festive atmosphere and a symbolic ringing of glasses, especially for a big celebration. Its shine and shine, as well as the original transparency, allowing you to watch bubbles of sparkling champagne, raise your spirits. Due to its refinement, today's crystal is an invariable decoration of the festive table.
