LUX July 2017

LUX - July 2017 17 Crystal Clear Quality Crystal Classics is the largest independent retailer of Waterford Crystal and an authorised retailer of all the finest quality brands they sell. They sell only new, first quality merchandise acquired directly from the brand manufacturers. Exceptional customer service is their highest priority and paramount to the company’s mission to help customers find the World’s Finest Crystal. Bruno Bergman begins by revealing what the company specialises in and their key role in the retail industry, which of course includes a strong online presence. “Crystal Classics Baccarat Crystal and Lalique Crystal collections feature their renowned annual Christmas ornaments, sculptures, vases and bowls and our collections are one of the most complete anywhere. Crystal Classics also specialises in crystal lamps and crystal chandeliers, featuring Baccarat and Waterford chandeliers. Crystal Classics is the largest independent retailer of Waterford Crystal, Marquis by Waterford, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton and Royal Albert. We are Daniel Swarovski award winner and leading retailer of Swarovski crystal collectibles, Christmas ornaments and jewellery. “Crystal Classics is a top retailer of Orrefors and Kosta Boda as well as Lenox, Rogaska Crystal and Reed and Barton. Crystal Classics carries quality metal, wood and crystal items from Nambe. We are one of the largest retailers of Belleek China from Ireland. Crystal Classics is proud to carry Cashs Crystal. Crystal Classics specialises in wine glasses and barware, tailored by famous makers like Riedel, Schott Zwiesel, Waterford and Cashs to each of the varietals you enjoy the most. If you search by wine varietal, our search will list wine glass suggestions for most of the wines available. “We offer secure shopping, free ground shipping on orders over $39 and tax free sales outside the State of Ohio. Crystal Classics is an independent small business focused on providing exceptional excellent customer service. We have knowledgeable customer service representatives ready to assist you via phone or email. Your shopping experience and satisfaction are very important to us. We welcome and appreciate your questions, comments and suggestions.” One fact we cannot ignore is that Crystal Classics has been online since before Google. Their e-commerce site opened in 1996 and Google opened their site in 1997, Bruno tells us. “The company was founded many years ago, as an exclusive fine crystal retailer, and while we had our stores and catalogue, we opened an e-commerce web site in 1996, one year before even Google was online. “Few luxury stores have been around that long online and we are proud of it. Most of the luxury gift industry followed our lead only a decade later. Today, as then, Crystal Classics remains a leader in service, technology, imaging and luxury of the fine crystal retail. “The company’s esteemed catalogues have been around since 1976. We publish several catalogues a year, with our Christmas Edition always being a customer favourite. Our catalogues are high gloss, coffee table style books filled with finest luxurious gifts and crystal pieces. All the photography on our website and catalogues, is produced in-house, so we are proud to be one of the few retail companies that uses bespoke luxury photography instead of stock photos.” Bruno then reveals more about the company’s bespoke luxury photography, his views on celebrities and privacy as well as gift and presentation services. “Luxurious fine crystal deserves fine presentation. All images are produced in Crystal Classics in house and are original works of art by our photographers. At Crystal Classics, we believe that the fine crystal is an object of great beauty that should be respected. We produce bespoke luxury art photography of fine crystal art pieces. Respect the beautiful in your life. “At Crystal Classics, we have sent gifts for and to every living U.S. President, many popular celebrities, movie stars, sports stars and many other well-known celebrities and public figures. Their information, as well as the information of over million and a half of Crystal Classics is the largest independent retailer of fine crystal in the U.S. Their offices are in Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A. We interviewed the company’s Bruno Bergman to find out more about their highly valued and luxurious product range. Crystal Clear Quality Company: Crystal Classics Name: Bruno Bergman Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.crystalclassics.com Address: 6185-K Huntley Rd Columbus, OH 43229 Telephone: +1 800 999 0655