About Nambé Crystal
In 1998, we introduced the collection of Nambé full-lead crystal. Each piece is mouth blown and hand cut in the traditional way by the finest glassblowers. Nambé Crystal is safe to use with food and beverages, but should never be subjected to sudden temperature changes. Nambé Crystal requires delicate handling. After use, hand wash items in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth or sponge. Dry immediately with a soft cloth to prevent spotting.
Care
- Window-cleaning liquid or rubbing alcohol may be used to clean Nambé Crystal
- Do not subject Nambé Crystal to hot water or to abrasive detergents
- Protect crystal from sudden changes in temperature, which may cause pieces to break
- Displaying in sunny windows for extended periods is not recommended
- If a chip is discovered, take your piece to a local crystal shop or crystal engraver for sanding
- For vases: Avoid mineral stains by using distilled water for flower arrangements and change water frequently; remove stains and mineral deposits with a bottle brush using a mixture of one half vinegar and one half water
- For decanters and vases: To remove stains, remove residue using a handful of uncooked rice in a solution of lemon juice or vinegar and warm water; for tougher stains, allow pieces to soak in warm water with a denture cleaning tablet
- For candleholders: Candles must not burn within 1 inch of the crystal, as this may result in damage to the candleholder
- For champagne flutes: It is best to empty champagne from your flutes and wash and dry them soon after serving; leaving your champagne flutes unwashed overnight will result in discoloration
Lead levels in the crystal glasses sold by Nambé comply with FDA standards.
Karim Rashid
Nambé is pleased to
offer an extensive collection of Karim Rashid's creations in metal, crystal and
lighting. Rashid's fresh, beautiful and highly collectible Nambé illustrate our
dedication to great design. He has been designing for Nambé since 1992.
Less than ten years after opening
his studio in New York, Karim Rashid stands among the contemporary masters of
design. Rashid works in architecture, interiors, fashion and furniture. He is
also a sculptor, painter and ceramist with a number of prestigious one-man
shows and exhibits to his credit.
Rashid was born in Cairo, Egypt and
grew up in England and Canada. He earned a degree in industrial design from
Carleton University in Ottawa, and next studied design in Italy. His work has
won more than 50 design awards and has been exhibited by or acquired for the
permanent collections of MoMA, the British Design Museum, Toronto Design
Exchange, MoMA of San Francisco and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
In 2001, Rizzoli published I Want to
Change the World, a monograph on Rashid's life's work.
Our Full Range of Personalization Options
We offer a variety of personalization options on our Nambé Crystal items when you contact us directly, including:
- One or more lines of text, depending on the item
- Traditional monograms
- Company logos or other original art
Orders for items you wish to have personalized must be placed by contacting us directly (please do not place online orders for items you wish to have personalized through Nambé). Once you have identified the item you wish to purchase, have selected a font from our list of font choices, and have crafted your message, please contact our personalization experts via e-mail at
personalization@nambe.com to begin the process. Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). We typically are able to respond within one business day. You may also reach us via telephone during office hours at 1-800-443-0339, extension 7487. We prefer that you send information via e-mail, but we also accept faxed requests at 1-505-474-3565.
Personalization Fees:
| Order Setup Fee:
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$25, per order
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| Addition Item Setup
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$25, per additional item
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| Monogramming:
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$8, per item
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| Text Application:
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$0.80 per character
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| Business Card Customization:
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$8.00 per application
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| Logo Application:
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$8 - $15.00 per application
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| Logo Setup:
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$75.00 (one-time fee; we will keep your logo on file)
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| Rush Fee:
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$50.00 - $100.00
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Font Styles
We offer a choice of seven font styles:

Choose the font that best represents the message you're conveying. For a more elegant occasion, such as a wedding, you may want to choose Script MT Bold or Signet Roundhand. To personalize gifts for colleagues and business associates, you might instead choose something formal, such as Monotype Corsiva for a female business associate and Garamond for a male. For a baby gift, you might try CG Times.
For more information on our personalization services, read
About Personalization.