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<p>[QUOTE="clutteredcloset49, post: 470206, member: 85"]Generally speaking, yes, but not necessarily.</p><p>Waterford has several levels of quality, all of it is very clear.</p><p>Crystal d'Arc is not considered a high end glass, yet their glass is crystal clear, because of the lead content.</p><p>Mikasa puts out some very nice glass, also crystal clear. Yet I do not consider their glass to be high end.</p><p>The clearer the glass means that lead was added for clarity. </p><p><br /></p><p>It has absolutely nothing to do with determining age.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am judging the age on many years of experience. I of course can be and have been wrong.</p><p>You should investigate and verify everything, particularly if you intend to resell your items.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="clutteredcloset49, post: 470206, member: 85"]Generally speaking, yes, but not necessarily. Waterford has several levels of quality, all of it is very clear. Crystal d'Arc is not considered a high end glass, yet their glass is crystal clear, because of the lead content. Mikasa puts out some very nice glass, also crystal clear. Yet I do not consider their glass to be high end. The clearer the glass means that lead was added for clarity. It has absolutely nothing to do with determining age. I am judging the age on many years of experience. I of course can be and have been wrong. You should investigate and verify everything, particularly if you intend to resell your items.[/QUOTE]
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