Mikasa Stephanie

Mikasa Stephanie offers a Sleek and Simple Solution for Your Stemware Needs.

The world renowned supplier of casual and formal tableware, Mikasa, offers a wide variety of stemware. Their stemware products are all made of the finest quality glass possible. You will find that the prices will vary greatly when it comes to these pieces. This is determined by the resources that are used to create each piece. The basic materials used are sand, plant ash and soda. Sometimes lead is thrown into the mix of ingredients as well. The resources used to create the crystal not only determines price but also establishes the design possibilities.

Another determining factor when it comes to price of fine crystal stemware is how the piece is created. One of my favorites is Mikasa Stephanie.  The best and most expensive pieces are usually created by hand using the glass blowing method. It takes a lot of skill and mastery in the art to create beautiful glass blown pieces. Another method is hand pressing which involves the use of molds. Recently automatic creation methods have been incorporated which involves the use of machines that mimic the technique of either hand blowing or pressing. Of course, machine created items will be the least expensive because less work is involved and more items can be fabricated at one time.

One of the most versatile fine crystal pieces offered by Mikasa is their “Stepahnie” line. This line offers goblets, wine glass and champagne glasses that are simple yet offer a touch of elegance with their extremely narrow stem. Their simplicity makes it possible for this line to be incorporated into either a casual or fine dining experience. Plus, it is offered at a midrange price that is quite affordable. There is also a Mikasa Stephanie platinum line which offers the same sleek, elegant design with the edition of platinum inlaid rims. For either of the Stephanie lines, the design is so classic that it will go perfectly with virtually any place setting.

While Mikasa Stephanie crystal stemware is a simple and classic design, Mikasa also offers a colossal assortment of differently designed fine crystal pieces. They also offer wine glasses and goblets that have fun and creative designs. Plus, you will also see pieces that have jagged fluted designs that will offer a bit of dimension to your table. But if you are one of those people who enjoy simplistic elegance, then the Mikasa Stephanie line is perfect for you.