Crystal World® Seaside Memories

SEASIDE MEMORIES COLLECTION from Crystal World. Ahoy mates! From under the sea to over the bounty main, Crystal World has created a seaside collection that even a landlubber can appreciate, from sleek sailing vessels to delicate colored crystal fish. Every minute detail is cleverly hand-crafted by talented artisans utilizing the finest full-lead faceted crystal. The great attention to detail has won Crystal World numerous awards and award nominations. ABOUT CRYSTAL WORLD Crystal World was founded in the United States in 1983, as producers of high quality,innovative collectibles composed of the finest full-cut faceted crystal. Crystal is glass that is produced with lead oxide. Lead content makes the crystal dense,yet softer than normal non-leaded glass. The higher density produces better quality light refraction, resulting in exceptional color and brilliance. The added softness allows for sharper facets in the design of the crysatl item. Crystal World figurines are constructed of the finest crystal with a lead content of 30+ %. Contribtuing to Crystal World's leadership in design, manufacturing and sale of crystal figurines is the talent of its founder and lead designer RUDY NAKAI. Both rudy and his staff of designers, including Tom Suzuki, Nicholas Mulargia, and Roy Takii, are world renowned for their intricate mastery of detail and workmanship. In 1987 a new trend towards colored crystal began when the original Rainbow Castle Collection was introduced, which revolutionized the marketplace and inspired collectors worldwide. In June of 1998, Crystal World introduced the Disney Showcase Collection, featuring some of Walt Disney's most beloved characters, such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Pinocchio and Dumbo. Crystal World has had the honor of numerous award nominations, with various nominees taking first prize. Curious Cat was honored by COLLECTOR EDITIONS Magazine as "Best Miniature Collectible of 1990". THE ENCHANTED CASTLE was awarded in 1993, and CINDERELLA'S CASTLE in 1998. The Nubble Lighthouse, Maine received the "Best of the Show" award and the Totem Pole took first prize. HOW CRYSTAL WORLD CRYSTAL IS MADE Each crystal figurine is designed by their creative design team using the finest full-cut faceted crystal. Various items feature accents in sterling silver or blown glass. Each crystal figurine is composed of numerous faceted components, which are hand-cut, polished, and assembled with a special glue tht sets under ultraviolet light. The crystal used is supplied by different vendors from all over the world. Some raw materials are supplied by Swarovski. TAKING CARE OF CRYSTAL It is always important to keep your crystal figurines and display cases free from fingerprints and smudges. The best way to clean crystal is with a soft dry cloth or Micro fiber cloth. If necessary, use a small amount of glass cleaner on the cloth and wipe gently. Do not submerge item in water or spray cleaner directly on figurine. The use of liquid cleaners saturating the figurines could jeopardize the glue integrity and result in pieces separating. DISPLAYING CRYSTAL FOR BEST RESULTS It is not advisable to display crytal in direct sunlight, as this could weaken the glue and casue subtle damage. It is recommended to display your pieces in a case that has halogen lighting to bring out the beauty of the pieces. We hope you enjoy browsing through this beautiful Crystal World Collection on our site. A final note. In addition to creating beautiful works of art for gift giving or collecting, Crystal World is also devoted to providing the best possible customer service to their retailers and collectors. If you have any questions, please email us for more information.