Riedel's Vinum series (about $20 per glass, widely available), made from at least 24 percent lead crystal, continues to perform exceptionally well. The Vinum Cuvee Prestige Champagne flutes ($45 ...

the more likely it is expensive. If a set has too many glasses for the price, it’s probably not worth consideration. Most commonly, crystal decanter sets come with two or four rocks glasses.

Seventeen U.S. museums display Steuben’s glass, which ranks among the finest, most expensive crystal glassware in the world. Taste Makers. Steuben has not always done so well. When young Arthur ...