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Caring for Schonbek, Baccarat, Swarovski and Other Fine Crystal

Fine crystal brands like Schonbek, Baccarat, Swarovski, Waterford and Murano each have their own care requirements. Learn what makes them different.

Not all crystal is the same

Schonbek, Baccarat, Swarovski, Waterford, Murano: these names carry weight for a reason. Each maker uses its own glass formulas, cuts, finishes and fittings, and each responds differently to handling and cleaning products. Treating a Baccarat the same way as a builder grade fixture is how damage happens.

What makes each one particular

Swarovski Strass crystal carries an optical coating that harsh chemicals can cloud permanently. Waterford's deep hand cut patterns hold dust in every groove and reward patient detail work. Murano and other Venetian glass pieces are hand formed, often thin walled, and frequently irreplaceable if broken. Schonbek fixtures combine fine crystal with plated frames that need their own care. Antique pieces add fragile pinning and aged wiring to the list of things a careless cleaner can ruin.

How we approach fine fixtures

We identify the maker and construction before choosing a method. Delicate, high value and irreplaceable pieces are exactly what our technicians train for, and every job is backed by our $2 million liability insurance policy and a simple guarantee: you are happy when we finish, or you do not pay.

A note on documentation

If you own a signed or numbered piece, keep any paperwork, and photograph the fixture periodically. Good records help with insurance, resale and sourcing replacement parts, and they help us serve the piece properly.

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