For more than 200 years, Waterford has created exceptional Irish crystal admired around the world. Each diamond-cut facet gleams with a brilliance and clarity that adds a unique sparkle to the table. Suitable for the most formal of occasions, this exceptional crystal will delicately ring with a pure, bell-like tone when clinked against another glass in a toast. The contemporary, conical-shaped bowl of the Merrill goblet from Waterford seamlessly flows into the slender, smooth stem. Capturing the light from each direction, the bowl is decorated with elongated wedge cuts that gracefully sweep in a curving fashion evoking the feeling of a gentle breeze among the grass, while smaller, vertical facets alternate amidst the longer cuts. When viewed from above, the facets form a flower-like pattern on the interior of the glass, adding a unique design element.
Waterford recommends washing all fine crystal by hand in moderately hot water with a mixture of mild lemon detergent and ammonia in order to preserve the quality and brilliance of the crystal for many years. In addition, always store crystal stemware upright in order to prevent chipping. --Lea Werbel