William Yeoward Crystal Guide: Jasmine, Fanny & More

William Yeoward Crystal is handmade crystal designed by William Yeoward in England. The English crystal house was founded in 1995 by William Yeoward and Timothy Jenkins, and its designs are inspired by 18th- and 19th-century English and Irish glass – every piece is made by hand.

If you are new to William Yeoward crystal, this guide walks through two of the patterns we carry in depth – Jasmine and Fanny – along with the cake stands, hurricanes and vases that make William Yeoward a favorite for entertaining and for gifts. Paris Tableware & Gifts, a family-owned store in Ridgewood, New Jersey, carries William Yeoward Crystal and ships across the continental US, with free shipping on orders over $150.

Jasmine: Hand-Engraved Stemware

The Jasmine barware and stemware collection was designed to bring a luxurious touch to the table. Each piece is completely handmade, in practical shapes, with an intertwined jasmine vine engraved by hand around the glass. See the whole William Yeoward Jasmine collection.

William Yeoward Jasmine Goblet

Standing 7¼" tall and holding 9 oz, the Jasmine goblet is the glass to build a table around – for water at dinner, or for wine.

William Yeoward Jasmine Wine

A 6¾" wine glass holding 7 oz, with the same hand-engraved jasmine vine. Pair it with the goblet for a classic two-glass place setting.

William Yeoward Jasmine Water Tumbler

A 4" tumbler holding 7 oz for everyday water and juice. For the bar, there are the footed old fashioned and highball tumblers.

William Yeoward Jasmine Pitcher

A straight-sided pitcher, completely handmade and engraved with the intertwined jasmine vine, in 2½ pint and 4 pint sizes. For wine, see the Jasmine Magnum Carafe.

Fanny: Stemware for Every Day, in Color

Fanny is a charming and sensible range for everyday and formal use: sturdy, with classically shaped bowls and stems. The goblets also come in colors, so you can create a fun table setting – one color at every place, or a different color for each guest. See the William Yeoward Fanny collection.

William Yeoward Fanny Goblet

The clear Fanny goblet, 7½" tall and holding 13 oz – a generous glass for water or wine.

William Yeoward Fanny Goblet, Apple Green

A clear sculpted stem sets off the Apple Green bowl, and it mixes with formal or informal table settings. The colored Fanny goblets also come in Amber, Amethyst, Blue and Sky Blue and Scarlet.

William Yeoward Fanny Champagne Flute

An 8¼" flute holding 7 oz, for the toast. The Fanny Wine (7", 9 oz) completes the stemware.

William Yeoward Fanny Old Fashioned Tumbler

A smart, beautifully designed handmade tumbler, useful for water, beer or juice – in a range of colors, including Clear, Amber, Apple Green and Sky Blue. For mixed drinks, there is the taller Fanny Highball Tumbler.

William Yeoward Fanny Pitcher

Bold and hand-crafted with an artfully attached handle, in 2 pint and 3½ pint sizes – for the bar or the buffet, or filled with spring apple or cherry blossom branches. A pitcher like this is a wedding present that gets used for years.

Cake Stands and Domes

William Yeoward cake stands and domes are hand-cut crystal, sold as a stand, a dome, or a stand and dome together. They are not only for cake: cheese, fruit, tarts and sweets all look their best under glass. See all William Yeoward cake stands.

William Yeoward Jasmine Cake Dome & Stand

A version of the classic cake stand with jasmine flowers engraved around the dome, in a 7" size – useful for sweets, tarts and candies – and a 12¾" size for a whole cake.

William Yeoward Jasmine Cake Stand

A 12" Jasmine cake stand, 5" high. It is sold on its own; the matching Jasmine Cake Dome (10¼" across) is sold separately.

William Yeoward Classic Cake Stand

An antique-inspired comport with a sturdy crimped stem and turned-up rim – ideal for cakes, cheese or fruit. The Classic Cake Dome completes the set, and both pieces are sold individually. For a single slice or a few sweets, there is the little 5" Classic Cake Dome & Stand.

William Yeoward Bella Cake Stand Plain

A 12" stand that pairs with the spiral-patterned domes – the Bella Bianca dome with its white spiral, or the Bella Blue dome – for a fun, festive look.

Hurricanes for Candlelight

William Yeoward hurricanes are hand-cut crystal, from footed hurricanes – some sold with a candle – to tall hurricane shades. Several of them double as vases for flowers. See all William Yeoward hurricanes.

William Yeoward Jasmine Hurricane 18"

An 18" statement piece for the table or sideboard, with the jasmine vine around the top, center and base. It is best used in pairs.

William Yeoward Jasmine Footed Hurricane 11" with Candle

Hand engraved with the jasmine vine, it is lovely with candlelight and equally happy filled with flowers.

William Yeoward Classic Footed Hurricane 11" with Candle

A well-proportioned, simple and stylish hurricane – at home on the terrace or the indoor dining table.

William Yeoward Amethyst Footed Hurricane 11"

Sized for shorter candles, and a wonderful vase for flowers. One idea for the table: use three – two with candles and one with flowers. For color, see also the Cotswold Footed Hurricane in Sky Blue and Apple Green, and the Scarlet Footed Hurricane for a holiday table.

Vases, from Posies to Centerpieces

Vases are one of the largest parts of the William Yeoward range: bud and posy vases, flower vases, footed vases and rose bowls, in clear and colored crystal. See all William Yeoward vases.

William Yeoward Jasmine Posy Vase 5"

The right size for a small handful of flowers. Give one as a thank-you or thinking-of-you gift, or line several down the center of the table, each with different flowers from the garden.

William Yeoward Jasmine Flower Vase 9¼"

Handmade and engraved with the jasmine vine motif; 9¼" tall with a 6½" rim. Also in the Jasmine pattern: the Footed Rose Bowl & Wire, whose wire mesh holds the stems securely in place.

William Yeoward Classic Flower Vase

A simple but sophisticated vase, handmade with a melted rim and a graceful flared silhouette – in 7", 10" and 11¾" sizes.

William Yeoward Fern Footed Flower Vase

A footed vase in the Fern pattern with a round foot – made for flowers picked fresh from the garden. In 7½", 10" and 12½" sizes. See the Fern collection.

William Yeoward Florence Globe Vase 6"

A colorful, decorative vase with a contemporary jazzy look that suits all sorts of interiors – in Violet, Green, Citrine and Aqua. It also comes in a 9" size.

William Yeoward Victoria Posy Vase in Gift Box 4½"

A mini vase in a special gift box, with oval cuts around the body that create a pretty optical effect. Group a few on the dining table or use one on a side table – William Yeoward calls it the perfect hostess gift.

Setting a William Yeoward Table

Start with two glasses. A goblet for water and a wine glass at each place – Jasmine for a formal table, Fanny for every day.
Play with color. Clear Fanny stemware with colored Fanny goblets keeps the table cheerful; mix colors or give each guest their own.
Light it in pairs. Hurricanes look deliberate in twos – one at each end of the table or the sideboard.
Keep flowers low. A row of posy vases lets guests see each other across the table.
Bring dessert out under glass. A cake stand and dome turns a simple cake or a cheese course into a centerpiece.

For where each glass goes, see our guide to how to set a table.

William Yeoward Crystal as a Gift

Each piece is beautifully presented, which makes William Yeoward an easy choice for weddings, anniversaries and milestone celebrations. A pitcher, a carafe or a pair of hurricanes suits a wedding; a posy vase is a thoughtful hostess or thank-you gift. For more ideas, see our wedding gift guide and our luxury hostess gifts, or add pieces to your wedding registry.

Caring for William Yeoward Crystal

Hand-wash, always. Wash one piece at a time in warm, not hot, water with a little mild detergent; a dishwasher can leave fine crystal permanently hazy.
Protect the stems. Line the sink with a rubber mat and hold a glass by the bowl, not the stem.
Dry and store carefully. Dry with a soft lint-free cloth and store stemware upright, not rim-down.
Let carafes and pitchers dry completely before putting them away; avoid sudden temperature changes.

Our crystal guide covers crystal care in more detail.