Crystal Wine Glasses Guide
Crystal wine glasses are synonymous with fine dining and appreciating the good things in life. They have more brilliance than regular glass, are more clear, and reflect light in a way that can be dazzling, especially with cut crystal wine glasses. However, there are safety concerns associated with the use of crystal for holding liquids that will be consumed by people. This is because crystal is actually lead crystal, which is glass that makes use of lead for clarity and superior visual quality. The same stuff that makes the glass look nice can also pose a risk to your health.
The FDA and other groups who have looked into crystal glassware have determined that for use in drinking wine, where the liquid is not stored for long periods, the amount of lead that leaks into the wine or whatever drink is in the glass is at a level safe for human consumption. However- and here’s the kicker- the same glasses, they said, should not be used by children or women who are pregnant. If something is harmful to the health of women and children, I would expect it to be harmful to everybody, even if it’s doing less harm. Because people who use crystal wine glasses everyday for their dinnertime drink will be steadily accumulating small doses of lead, won’t they? Most articles do not discuss this, but I would use caution when it comes to lead crystal wine glasses.

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The good news is, you don’t need lead to make glass more clear. Since the potential health risks associated with crystal glasses came to light years ago, companies have increased production of non-lead crystal glasses. While these aren’t considered real crystal, they are also very brilliant. The most common lead substitute used is barium oxide, which does not have negative effects on health of lead.
Despite the dangers, crystal glasses continue to be sold and people continue to buy them. If you think worries about lead in the glass leaching into wine and entering our bodies is overblown, you still have many types of crystal wine glasses to choose from. The most well known brand that has been around the longest is Waterford. Waterford crystal glasses are available in many models and for all different purposes.
Because many companies have stopped making crystal glasses, but the glasses they made are still in demand, you may wish to search for a company selling discontinued crystal wine glasses made by the likes of Anton. Such glasses are usually hand made and of good quality.
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