Simon Pearce is the oldest, large American maker of handcrafted glass. Made from the finest materials using old-world techniques, Simon Pearce glass also has the durability for a lifetime of daily use. After apprenticing in the great glass houses of Europe and first starting his business in Kilkenny, Ireland, Simon Pearce moved to America in 1981 to pursue his dream of creating handcrafted glass using traditional techniques and the finest raw materials. From the beginning, his glass was designed for a lifetime of daily use. Exceptionally brilliant, the glass is classified as lead free crystal and uses a proprietary raw material formula. All glass is made in America by glassblowers who are trained through the Simon Pearce apprentice program. For nearly 40 years, Simon Pearce has remained true to these values. Our mission, ñThe pursuit of handcrafted excellenceî is apparent in every function across the organization. In the restaurant, at retail, creative, or finance, we are dedicated to an environment that represents the same standards of our product: the highest quality yet welcoming and inclusive. Each of our employees exemplify our ideals of innovation, collaboration, customer focus and leadership.