Mikasa Crystal Stemware & Barware
Mikasa's crystal is among the finest available. Master craftsmen design the shapes unique to their brand. Innovation and high-tech automation affords great quality at reasonable prices. Mikasa has long been associated with some of the world's finest crystal factories.
Crystal can most easily be described as extremely fine quality glass. All glass is made from a variety of natural raw materials, which include silica or sand, soda (sodium carbonate), potash (plant ash) and lime. Some glass contains lead; this is usually called full lead crystal or lead crystal. The degree to which a piece of glass contains these ingredients, especially lead, determines its quality and price. These ingredients also determine the opportunities for design.
Care: Mikasa recomends that you hand wash your crystal in warm soapy water with mild detergent. If you decide to put it in the dishwasher, arrange pieces securely in the top rack so they do not touch or become dislodged.