The first way to tell an authentic piece of Waterford is to look for the Waterford acid mark. Using a magnifying glass, or holding the crystal up to the light, search for the stamp. It will most likely appear on the stems base, but can also be found in the grooves as well.

Does Waterford Crystal always have a mark?

The bases of most Waterford crystal have the word Waterford etched on the underside. Older Waterford crystal carried a green and gold sticker with the logo. However, this may have been removed after years of wear.

How do I identify my crystal manufacturer?

Crystal Stemware Manufacturer MarksYou could find the mark on the rim or center of the foot, on the stem, or on the bottom of the bowl.The mark could be an initial, a logo, a word, or coded numbers and letters.Some marks are molded or embossed, others are stamped or etched on the glass (Waterford, for example).More items

How much are Waterford crystal glasses worth?

As with just about everything we discuss in our “Whats It Worth?” column, the value of Waterford Crystal stemware are different depending on where you buy! Online and in-person retail for a new Waterford lead crystal Lismore wine glass is about $80‐$90 per stem.

Is Waterford crystal still made in Waterford?

Waterford Crystal is made in The House of Waterford Crystal, located in Waterford, Ireland which is a Viking city that was built in 914 AD. The House of Waterford Crystal is the worlds most luxurious crystal manufacture. Its truly where the magic happens!