From chandeliers, to figurines, to household accents, to plates, to wine glasses, to office items, trophies, and favors, crystals have long been a way of life and are represented many households.The demand for crystals and their use is widespread because they not only add elegance to one’s lifestyle but are available in abundant varieties.
However, these fine pieces are also exceptionally delicate and fragile items. One slip and the dollars spent for it can be lost. However, it is often possible to repair crystal pieces and return it to it’s original appeal and resplendency.
Many crystal repair companies exist these days. One such company is Crystal Restoration.
Owner, Terry Merritt, is among a handful of people in the US who are experts in the art of restoring chipped or broken crystal. Today, after over twenty years, Terry Merritts business of giving new life to fine crystal that has been broken or damaged is considered one of the best in the country. He uses a resurfacing process which involves grinding away chips, rebeveling the rim and shining with a diamond compound. If the chip is less than inch deep, then the piece can be restored to...