Throughout centuries Slovenia has been a hotspot for beautiful quality crystal production. In the 2000s even Waterford Crystal outsourced a percentage of its production to other countries, including Slovenia. Exceptional crystal design and creation is an art form that requires a lot of skill to execute. Rogaska Glassworks is just one of many companies to have carried on this long-standing tradition.
Rogaska Glassworks is a famous prestigious crystal company that first began producing crystal in 1927. From that point to today, Rogaska crystal is still made in Slovenia and still handmade. According to their website, “State-of-the-art technology only facilitates skilled craftsmen.” When you look at pieces like the vintage one pictured above that currently resides in the shop, you can’t help but admire the craftsmanship that goes into every piece.
Vintage crystal and even some modern crystal does come with a warning however. Another term for crystal is lead glass, because lead is what makes it look different and more diamond-like than other glass. This makes vintage crystal potentially dangerous to actually use as dinnerware as it can leach into foods and beverages. As long as you keep this in mind, you can still safely enjoy the aesthetic and history of crystal.
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