Blog: Guides
Moser Lead-Free Crystal: What “Crystal” Really Means
Why Moser has made only lead-free crystal since 1893, what the word “crystal” means in Europe and the US, whether lead crystal is safe to drink from, and how to choose and care for Moser wine glasses, whiskey glasses and carafes.
A Guide to William Yeoward Crystal
A guide to William Yeoward handmade crystal: hand-engraved Jasmine stemware, everyday Fanny glasses in color, cake stands and domes, hurricanes and vases, with tips for setting the table, gifting and caring for crystal.
A Guide to Haviland Limoges China
A guide to Haviland Limoges china: the Impératrice Eugénie and Rêves du Nil patterns, Haviland trays, candy boxes and tumblers as gifts, Fleurs d'Auteuil, building a place setting, and caring for Limoges porcelain.
A Guide to Caran d'Ache Pens
A guide to Caran d'Ache pens from Geneva: the Varius, Léman and Ecridor collections, ballpoint vs. rollerball vs. fountain pen vs. mechanical pencil, and how to choose a gold, silver or carbon finish.
Bernardaud White Dinnerware: Modern Patterns to Mix With Color
A guide to Bernardaud's all-white Limoges porcelain patterns – Ecume, Organza, Louvre, Twist, Origine and Fusion – why white Bernardaud is microwave and dishwasher safe, and how to add a pop of color with green, yellow and blue accents.
The 24k Gold Rim on Herend Dinnerware
Why Herend dinnerware has a hand-painted 24k gold rim, how the gold edge is applied and fired, the gold-trimmed patterns to know – Golden Edge, Gwendolyn, Chinese Bouquet, Princess Victoria, Queen Victoria, Rothschild Bird – and how to care for gold-trimmed porcelain.