The production of Waterford Crystal began in 1783 with the development of world-renowned flint glass pieces. The company went on to create lead crystal stemware, chandeliers, sporting trophies, and tiles for the famous New Year's ball in New York City. The older pieces of Waterford are the most prized and valued crystal pieces to date. In recent years, the company expanded the line to include fine china and flatware. Buyers need to recognize the attributes of authentic Waterford pieces when shopping on eBay. Waterford offers different products in different parts of the world with the three divisions classified as the United States, Canada, and the rest of the world. The last division includes Europe, the Caribbean, Australia, Japan, Asia, and the Middle East. Glassware, home decor, serveware, dinnerware, cutlery, pens, lighting Tables, mirrors, lighting, chandeliers in five designer collections: Jo Sampson, John Rocha, Etoile Nouveau, Luminescence, Chandelier House of Waterford Crystal

15 specialty collections: Sculpted, Golf, Copper Wheel Engraved, John Connelly 50th, Waterford Lace, Under an Irish Sky, Symbols of Achievement, Colleen 60th, Monique Lhuillier Statement, Lismore Collector, Museum, Jim O'Leary, Equestrian, Designer Studio, Heritage Dinnerware, glassware, cutlery, serveware, decor, gifts Bowls, centerpieces, vases, glassware, candleholders Stemware, barware, bar accessories, vases, bowls, centerpieces Multiple collections: Black Cut, Muse, Ori, Rian, Signature Multiple collections: London, Glacia, Elysian Stemware, barware, vases Two collections: Aura, Strata Fleurology by Jeff Leatham Glassware sets, decanters, wine coasters, ice buckets, pitchers/creamers Home decor, lighting, serveware 10-year (2011 through 2020) collection of seasonal ornaments, flutes, double old-fashions, gifts Glassware, pens, home decor, serveware, collectibles Subsidiaries of Waterford include Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Royal Albert, Minton, Johnson Brothers, and Franciscan.

Wedgwood offers gifts, dinnerware, home decor, and office items as well as three designer collections. Royal Doulton offers similar lines of products along with collectible items. The Royal Albert collection includes gifts, china, tableware, and home decor. Royal Albert has existed since the early 1900s, and its products remain popular sellers. Minton , Johnson Brothers, and Franciscan are all china and earthenware production companies that create fine porcelain, bone china, and ceramics. Original Minton products date back to the late 1700s. Johnson Brothers introduced semi-porcelain tableware, which is recognizable for its porcelain look and hard-glazed earthenware strength, when the company started in the late 1800s. Franciscan dinnerware was first produced in 1934. The company's creations include informal earthenware in numerous popular patterns. With such a large catalog of items available to buyers on eBay, they sometimes have a difficult time authenticating all the Waterford crystal.

Official Waterford crystal has a distinct pattern that serves as the signature for the company. The company uses high-quality glass and etches or watermarks each authentic piece with the Waterford name. Some pieces have a gold and green seahorse sticker, and some have both the etching and the sticker. chandeliers east dulwichModern pieces feature a multi-layer etching that includes the Waterford name, the seahorse emblem, and a large "W."chandelier nodier Authentic products, particularly those that are brand new, should come with certificates of authenticity from the company. hilden and diaz forest chandelier for saleThe current manufacturer of all Waterford-related products is WWRD, a global provider of luxury products.

Many fine jewelry and collectible shops appraise Waterford crystal and the company's other products. Royal Doulton tableware and ceramics consist of fine china or fine bone china. Although the pieces are durable enough for daily use, those detailed with platinum or gold are not microwaveable. More than 30 identification marks for Royal Doulton date back to the 1800s. The Wedgwood brand has offered fine tableware, glassware, and crystal since the mid-1700s. Early pieces include signatures, monograms, registration marks, and three-letter dates. More than 20 variations of registered marks exist for the brand. Buying Waterford crystal and other associated products on eBay is easy. Search for specific items like plates, lamps, tableware, or home decor from any eBay page. Use the advanced options if a general search yields too many results, and narrow your focus to a particular designer, vintage items, or modern pieces, if applicable. You can also search for items by location and price.

Choose your delivery options to save on shipping, or bundle orders with multiple items from the same seller. The Etoile Series is a departure from the traditional perception of Waterford’s design style. I designed the original Etoile, which captured the imagination of customers by bringing a brave new shape and Art Deco style to the brand. Etoile is Art Deco, a period I studied as an industrial design student in Dublin. An Irish designer, Eileen Gray, was the focal point of my studies. She was one of the first true influences of Art Deco and Modernism, combining decorative and minimal forms in stunning, classic designs. This was the perfect style vehicle to transport Waterford lighting to another design dimension. I developed a clean, symmetrical shape, which distributed light using the famous Waterford prisms, thereby letting the crystal do the talking. Recently, I developed the Etoile Nouveau Luminescence Collection. Here, I changed the design to cleaner lines, yet the crystal is still talking.