Category: Damage & Safety

I’ve owned and used vintage crystal that feels far more substantial and beautifully made than many modern glasses, and at the same time, it raises questions that newer glassware doesn’t. When you...

I’ve owned plenty of thin-rimmed glasses that felt almost impossibly delicate in the hand. They look elegant, feel great to drink from, and somehow still manage to break when it feels least...

I’ve defaulted to hand washing crystal for years because it’s widely considered the safer option. No dishwasher heat, no aggressive detergents, no rattling around in a rack. On the surface, it...

I’ve picked up a glass before, noticed a small chip or a faint crack near the rim, and felt that split-second hesitation before taking a sip. The glass still looks usable. It hasn’t failed. Yet...

I’ve reached the point with certain crystal glasses where nothing is obviously wrong, but something no longer feels settled either. A small chip on the rim. A faint line that catches the light. The...

I’ve noticed micro-cracks in glassware before, usually not because something failed dramatically, but because a faint line caught the light at just the right angle. The glass still felt solid....