Strass Crystal
Considered the finest crystal in the world, Strass is manufactured by Swarovski in the Austrian Alps.  Clear as spring water, totally free of flaws, unique in purity and brilliance, Strass crystal is characterized by razor-sharp cutting of facets.  Lead content is in excess of 30%.  Cutting and polishing are done by machine to achieve perfect optical clarity.  An invisible coating makes Strass easier to clean.

Swarovski Crystal
A passion for perfection has made Swarovski the world leader in the production of cut crystal.   This new crystal grade offers high degree of brilliance and an exceptional value. 

Heritage Handcut Crystal
Heritage  Handcut crystal is cut by hand in two stages on an iron and then a sandstone wheel.  Each crystal is then polished on a wood wheel with marble dust.  These methods go back centuries.  If you look closely, you will notice faint traces of the wood wheel attesting to concentrated labor of the artisans.  This is a mark of authenticity.

Optic-Quality Heritage Handcut Crystal
An interesting variety of handcut crystal used in some Schonbek designs is Optic-Quality Heritage.  This unique crystal, normally used in optical instruments, is a Schonbek innovation.

Bohemian French Pendaloques
The shapes of these crystals are derived from the irregular rock crystal used on the earliest chandeliers.  The molds used to make these Pendaloques originated in Bohemia over one hundred years ago.

Heritage Gemcut Opulent by Design
Heritage Gemcut is first-quality, machine-cut, full-lead crystal of a clarity and flawlessness beyond industry standards.  It is characterized by prismatic brilliance, visual purity, sharp faceting, and precise polishing. 

The Legacy Collection in the Venetian Manner
Venetian crystal (from the glass-making regions in and around Venice) is molded and fire-polished.  Molded crystal, though never as brilliant as cut crystal, has a subtle charm and is an exceptional value.