About crystal glass
Crystal glass is a particularly clear and transparent type of glass, made from carefully selected and very pure raw materials.
This gives glass with high transparency, beautiful shine and the characteristic, clear sound associated with high-quality crystal.
Kagami's crystal glass is known for a refined design, precise craftsmanship and a finish where light, clarity and sound merge into a higher unity.
Overlay crystal glass
Overlay crystal is made by coating a piece of colorless, transparent crystal glass with a thin layer of colored glass.
The colored surface layer is then cut or engraved with high precision so that the pattern “opens” the layers underneath.
The result is a vibrant depth and a beautiful contrast between the glass layers – especially when the light hits the cut surfaces.
“Golden Ruby” – KAGAMI’s red crystal
KAGAMI CRYSTAL's red overlay crystal is particularly known for its intense, clear color. The coloring is created with pure gold, which is why the red tone is often referred to as “gold ruby.”
The deep red color provides a spectacular contrast to the colorless, clear crystal glass and highlights facets, patterns and the play of light.
Recommended use
Is KAGAMI crystal lead-free?
KAGAMI's glass is classic crystal, which contains very small amounts of lead. This helps to give it its special clarity, shine and sound.
Is it safe to drink from?
Yes, for regular serving. The most important thing is that the drink does not sit in crystal for a long time.
Kagami's crystal is approved by the American and Japanese health authorities, so if you follow some simple guidelines there is no health risk associated with drinking from crystal glasses. ( See test report from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) here)
What should I avoid?
Avoid storing wine, juice or spirits in crystal for days, weeks or months. Use crystal for pouring and enjoying – not for long-term storage.
- Use crystal to serve and enjoy
- Avoid long-term storage of wine, spirits, juice, etc. in lead crystal (e.g. in decanters for days/weeks/months)
- If you want to be extra careful: Choose lead-free glass for children/pregnant women
