Crystal Chess Sets
Crystal Chess Setshave that mesmerizing sparkle that will always separate them from
Crystal chess set, CRYSTAL CHESS SET -CCS01
Crystal Chess Set with Case
all others.
Crystal chess sets add that coveted “touch of class” to any décor. If your desire is to be the envy of all your friends or just show off your interest, display one of the alluring crystal chess sets.
Crystal chess sets have become highly collectible as a form of art that started late in the twentieth century, and has been increasing quickly.
Crystal, from which these captivating chess sets were made, was developed by the craftsmen on the island of Murano around the second half of the 15th century. They produced this ultimately pure crystal that would be used to fabricate, among other things glamorous chess sets.

This development started with potash made from sea plants and high quality quartz sand that was finely ground.
Bluestone Designs G255 Crystal Chess Set
 Bluestone Designs  Crystal Chess Set
This process was used to fabricate the best quality crystal used in chess sets and most other fine collectibles for over a century.
The crystal world was change in 1676 when an Englishman named George Ravenscroft searching for a way to improve luster and clarity of glass discovered that by adding lead oxide to the molten mixture, a far more brilliant sparkling glass could be created.

The maximum leaded content in this crystal is 33% at this point it has the most intense clarity and makes the most dazzling chess sets.
When making chess sets the from the newly fabricated crystal it was discovered that due to the lead content it was much softer and a great deal easier to use very deep and complicated cuts without breaking.

Dragons of the Realm Chess Set (Pieces and Board)
Chess Set with Crystal board
This enhancing the light refraction index, gives it the tremendous sparkle, intensity, transparency and weight for which crystal chess sets are now famous.
A few of the makers of high quality crystal used in today’s decorative chess sets and figurines are; Tipperary Crystal and Waterford crystal both in Ireland, Swarovski in Austria, Steuben Glass in the United states, Baccarat in France, Mikasa in Japan, and Royal Leerdam Crystal in the Netherlands. These are but a few of the more recognized names of high quality crystal product producers.
Crystal chess sets are classic yet original décor, sometimes thought to be for the intellectuals, where it creates a tempting competition invitation.
 
With the creativity of some of these crystal chess sets, the pieces become as a touch of innovative artistry brought into the game, and the effect becomes very fascinating.
Whether it is an assortment of theme sets with Egyptian styled crystal pieces, or medieval chess sets with dragons and knights they create marvelous visual effects and you will be playing in style.

You must experience the beauty of these enchanting crystal chess sets with faceted mirror boards that are sure to become a family heirloom.
When shopping for anyone, the ideal gift can be one of these fine attention-grabbing crystal chess sets, because wherever it goes a distinguished atmosphere is produced.

See what today’s alluring variety of elegant designs in crystal chess sets has available for you at once.