Black Crystal Ltd. Hungary

For ten years we have been producing fine, hand-crafted crystal in Ajka, Hungary. We make vases, dishes, cups and glasses and many other items. The raw materials we use are of the highest quality, ensuring the pure transparency of our crystal products. Our employees have many years experience and their commitment to their work is reflected in the excellent quality of our products. With a turnover of one million euros a year, we carry large stocks and can respond quickly to customers' orders, whether wholesale or retail. We are also happy to carry out special commissions and can incorporate business logos onto items for commercial orders. With a lead content of 24%, our crystal is heavy and clear, and all items are marked 24%PbO. Some of our products are blown in the traditional way and some are pressed. Once cooled, decoration is added by skilled cutting. This is done by hand by experienced specialists who have spent many years refining their considerable skills. The work is demanding, as a very high level of precision is required. Even a small slip can result in the loss of an item on which much time and skill has been spent. After cutting, the crystal is put through a special acid treatment which smooths the edges of the cuts and adds sparkle to the finished product. This process is also carried out by hand as the eye of the skilled artisan is the best control of the process. Following the acid treatment more very fine cutting work is done before the finished articles are polished and packed by hand to be despatched to our customers.