Is it Real Crystal or Just Glass? How to Tell the Difference with Kimberley of Happy Gals Vintage

[@lindapinnell7320]

The crystal sound is amazing. I never knew how to tell the difference.

[@leopoldodelgado5819]

I just discovered this channel and loved it!

[@robertcochran7103]

Thank you very much for this video. The way you present this, the facts you give, the examples you show and the demonstrations made this quite interesting to watch. I feel like you were presenting good, useful information that can help a buyer of glassware. I've finished this video knowing and understanding more than I started out with. Thank you!

[@happygalsvintage7711]

You are very welcome, Robert. Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching.

[@KelsonBurnsSenior]

What a great video! Thank you! I grew up around an glass and antique dealer so I know little bit. Fast forward four decades and I'm back into it. Thanks again for this video. Very helpful.

[@imeldapearson1312]

Excellent presentation.Very informative

[@chewieonthefarm9332]

I enjoyed your video and subscribed! I want to learn more!

[@dispatcheramazon8471]

what a wonderful lesson! Thank you for sharing and looking forward to more learning. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Thanks so much! I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well. :)

[@donyetta83]

The pinging in the store and getting kicked out had me cracking up😂😂

[@MiaUy]

Very informative and educational content! Stay blessed my friend!

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Thank you, Mia and thanks for watching. Blessings to you as well!

[@kboldin]

I picked up a set of Noritake sherbet cups (yellow). They glow under black light. I thought only uranium glass glowed? Do you know what causes crystal to glow?

[@marymedellin6179]

Thank you for this video, I will put the information to good use.

[@happygalsvintage7711]

You're welcome, Mary. I am so glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for watching and commenting. :)

[@matilda9906]

The best explanation thank you

[@happygalsvintage7711]

You are so welcome, Alyssa. Thank you for watching and commenting. :)

[@peggyallum7201]

Excellent demo of difference in sound with "ping"

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Thanks, Peggy and thanks for watching too! :)

[@phyllisnowosad2004]

I adore the bird wallpaper

[@juliascraftroom266]

That was very helpful and interesting to watch! thank you so much! New friend🤗

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I am so glad that you enjoyed the video. :)

[@gregmonmaney6593]

My all time favorite.

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Thank you, Greggy!

[@annerinkevich-ls9ch]

Does the ring sound the same on a small vase?

[@emilyvanderlaan7699]

Weird. My regular glass vase makes the rainbow prisms too, and it’s super heavy. But it’s not crystal. So frustrating trying to figure out what to look for

[@kimkirby3563]

What do you know about the lead content in crystal glass seeping into food and or drink?

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Hi Kim. There are two schools of thought on that question. The first is that the amount of time that food or drink is in contact with the leaded crystal is not long enough for the amount of lead that passes to the food to be high enough to be harmful. The other way of thinking about it is that lead is a toxic substance so any amount of lead in the food we consume could be potentially harmful. I believe that most of the folks who buy crystal from me use it as a collectors pieces for display only or use it very infrequently for special occassions and not for regular daily use. Thank you for your question and thanks for watching.

[@travisnapoleansmith]

@@happygalsvintage7711 I know some of the newer pieces that are made are also made with lead-free crystal, crystalline. I am wondering how do you tell that from crystal as all they are doing is removing lead-oxide and replacing it with some other material. I am assuming it won't look like glass or reflect like glass but probably more like crystal. Everything I have is real crystal so it has been something I have been wondering.

[@fernpagani7978]

Thank you! this was very helpful info! 😄

[@happygalsvintage7711]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Amber. Thanks for watching :)

[@macha8050]

✨✨✨Beautiful pieces 👍♥️

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Thank you, Macha. :)

[@Emily-hu3vm]

How do you determine prices of crystal items? I have a bunch of vintage crystal wine classes, champagne flutes, etc., and I’m not sure how much to sell them for

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Hi Emily. It can be tricky to price crystal. I usually consider each piece I get individually and think about things like- How unique is the piece? Is it rare or hard to find? How old is it? Who was the maker? What condition is the piece in now? What cost are other people selling similar items for online and in person? How much did I pay for the piece? All of these things go into the process of how much I decide to sell a piece of crystal for in my Happy Gals Vintage shop. Good luck with your selling. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@tipskulhiso6763]

I have many from my husband’s grand parents. I don’t need them bc I’m a minimalist. Where can I sell or donate. They are like over 100 yr old

[@PattiFisher1]

how to identify different glassware makers, i.e. Heisey from Fostoria and so forth? Is that something you could talk about? Love your video on the difference between crystal glass and glass.

[@daisybutler3498]

I love all the Vase

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Me too, Daisy! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. :)

[@teresasalazar781]

Great video!!! Thanks...lol 😆

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Thanks so much, Teresa. :)

[@Romeosoccer87]

Is is safe to use crystal dinnerware?

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Hi Idalia. There seems to be two schools of thought on that question. The first is that the amount of time that food or drink is in contact with the leaded crystal is not long enough for the amount of lead that passes to the food to be high enough to be harmful. The other way of thinking about it is that lead is a toxic substance so any amount of lead in the food we consume could be potentially harmful. I believe that most of the folks who buy crystal from me use it as a collectors pieces for display only or use it very infrequently for special occassions and not for regular daily use. Thank you for that very thoughtful question.

[@WinLeigh64]

So if you can see a seam it is not lead crystal?

[@wojtekbogaczyk8400]

Pozdrawiam z Polski Ja naprawiam takie cudeńka Kleję usuwam wyszczerbienia i poleruję

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Hello and thanks for writing. I do not read or speak Polish, but Google translate is very helpful. I think that is wonderful that you repair and polish crystal pieces! Keep up the good work and thanks for saying hello!

[@deadlycreature3359]

so many fakes around especially online. thanks for making this video.

[@deadlycreature3359]

PS i get compliments sometimes on my cat necklace with the crystals on it, that I got from you on Etsy a few years ago.

[@Jasmine_Valentine]

Is it safe to use lead glass especially when lead leeches into liquids and other beverages? Also is the crystal glass recyclable?

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Hi Jasmine. According to the EPA food or beverages consumed from crystal glassware are completely safe. You can safely use your crystal to serve food or bevarges because no liquid or food stays in the glass or on the plate long enough during any meal to leach any substantial amounts of lead. Crystal glass is recyclable in many areas, but you should check with your own local recycling center to be sure.

[@stevenshoap6415]

Wow

[@happygalsvintage7711]

Thank you, Steven.

[@margomcguigan9092]

I heard leaded glass is not healthy to use because of the lead.

[@arctictimberwolf]

Can I heat up Crystal with a Blow Torch and then Dip it in a Bucket of Ice Water? The reason I ask is because that is exactly what I will do LoL 😂 So what's the answer Lady, will the Crystal Pass My Test or not 🤔😁 Ps. Nice to meet ya^!!^

[@charlottehall3864]

Common is it takes you too long to get to what you’re really trying to tell us 4:04

[@shoukatalirajput1163]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LioraLand1]

Ooh don’t put lead Crystal in direct sunlight- the heat generated can crack them right in two

[@matthewcain7324]

So crystal is just toxic glass and the way to tell if it's real is to guess.

[@charlottehall3864]

Must be talking about Crystal. We don’t wanna hear about your collection. We wanna know the difference it’ll help you show a lot if you get to the point. 4:32

[@sarajensen8873]

I just bought the glass candle sticks with the frosted Angels from a thrift store the other day!!

[@happygalsvintage7711]

That's awesome, Sara!