National Geographic Concise History of the World: An Illustrated Time Line

The dominant color of brilliant platinum has the ability to capture light in a room. When candlelight is used you will feel as though you are dining under the moon. The plates are adorned in two variations: plain and with arch pattern.

The Roses bowl in rouge a l'or presents a double feat in crystal design. The rich, red color, created with a mixture of red & gold pigments is difficult to attain, while the square top takes a strict attention to detail. To achieve the square shape, the crystal must be perfectly pressed and molded to the four corners of the bowl.