Are these crystal or Diamax?
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Crystal is a generic term and can refer to any glass. Diamax is a term used by Cristal D'arques to refer to nonleaded glass. When speaking of leaded crystal, most people are thinking of glass with 24 % lead content. It's more expensive to use lead in the process, so the nonleaded glasses can be sold cheaper. Although pregnant women and children probably shouldn't drink from leaded glasses, there is absolutely no evidence to suggest that healthy people face any risk from using leaded glassware. However, liquids should never be stored in a leaded container.
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Diamax. I use all my Longchamp glasses every day, not just for special occasions as they are both decorative and sturdy. I honestly couldn't say whether they are different from the older ones.
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I, too notice a difference in the Cristal D'Arques product(s) I most recently ordered - in comparison to those I purchased nearly 30 years ago. The new (Diamax) glasses appear clearer and lighter in weight. They definitely are not "crystal" .
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I want Diamax to avoid lead! Who on earth wants leaded crystal in this age of information? Lead is a neurotoxin.
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According to the description they are diamax, regardless they are very nice and feel very good.
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i thought they were crystal but other people say they aren't. either way, they are very pretty and i love mine. i have the whole set of cristal d'arques longchamp.
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The Cristal D'Arques website says that they are Diamax. I had broken some of my glasses, so I bought some replacements from Amazon recently, and while they are very nice, they are not as heavy as the originals that I purchased over 20 years ago. There is a very noticeable difference.
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Hi Harry - We've found that most are diamax, the price is revealing,the lesser cost the more likely they are diamax. I hope this helps
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According to the description, the are diamax but i love all mine and have numerous sets of different types.
1488872
The crystals are cut glass and quite sparkly. Some reviewers noted that they were plastic, but mine were glass. Once again, use caution when you assemble this light fixture because it has very sharp edges!
29588
Yes the crystals are glass. Very beautiful chandelier!!! You won't be disappointed!
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No. Not at all. Clear crystals. I have two of those over my kitchen island, and they look great. I get a lot of compliments.
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Call the company. They will send you some. One of ours broke when we were installing. I called the company and they sent me two crystals.
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No, they are a lead crystal but the markings to make them Swarovski are missing. For the money it is an awesome light.
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I have them packed away as I just moved, so I can't look at them. I honestly can't remember if they said anything about being real crystal. For the reasonable price, I would think not but they are REALLY nice! I am going to be getting a few more as they are really nice. My sister was surprised at how nice they were and wants to get some as well. I am VERY pleased with them!
429894
These are very fine crystals, and I use it in my bath fizzies, as well :) I recommend this product for it!!
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In the event you mean Lead Crystal. There is nothing to indicate that, My opinion is NO not at this price. They are very NICE will make any Couple Proud to have them of their Special Occasion. I do recommend them.
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Seems like Mamdogtag has no idea one comment he says it's Mono and the other he says Crystalline. To me they look like they are Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cells
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Cathy, The crystals are plastic. Looks great for the price. It would have been a whole lot more if they were real crystal. We are in process of installing it over the soaking tub in the master bedroom suite addition.
909931
I'm pretty sure crystal and was told its lead free. They are nice regardless
974665
Get it from ABC Market. It's worth the extra money, which I think is about 5.00. The person that Amazon uses sent me the wrong things (floor lamps instead of table lamps) and I had to send it back. ABC Market is very reliable. Can't remember who the manufacturer is. They are very nice though and are actual glass crystals
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They are glass. The magnets are very strong, so you don't need to worry that the crystals will fall down. Very nice!
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It is my understanding that these glasses are a low lead percentage. That make them crystal by American standards, but not European standards. To be called crystal in Europe they would have to have a much higher lead percentage. I do think they are etched glass, not pressed. They are worth the price.
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I am not truly sure, Mac. I am inclined to think that the Marquis line of Waterford might not be lead crystal. I don't worry much about this, though, as I do not guzzle immense amounts of liquids from my crystal glasses -- well, not immense. ;) These are very handsome. I gave them to my daughter for her gin and tonic days with friends. I think there are worse things to worry about than lead crystal glassware. Cheers.
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I bought this quite awhile ago but as I recall it is a powder bot crystals. I used it for baking and it worked very well !