Cristalleries De Baccarat - A Living Legend

If ever a name epitomized the sumptuosity and indulgence of crystal, it is Baccarat. With a long line of Kings, Tsars and Maharajas among its clients through the ages, that's only to be expected. But times are changing as we move into a new millenium and see another era close. The secret of Baccarat's success, however, has been to transform its illustrious and legendary past into star quality in the modern era. Today, Baccarat is not only goblets, but a whole range of crystal products for high-class, yet modern living. This article briefly summarises Baccarat's history and looks at just a few of its more "novel" glass pieces.