For two centuries, the city of Waterford has produced the world’s finest crystal. Craftsmanship, stunning design, an unrivalled dedication to quality-these have been the guiding principles which have, for over two hundred years, ensured that Waterford Crystal has come to be recognized as the finest in the world.
Established in 1783 by two pioneering brothers, George and William Penrose, the Viking city of Waterford was the Irish birthplace of this now world renowned industry. It was here that they evolved the secret formula for transforming minerals with fire into the dancing lights of crystal.