I would like to purchase these but have an issue with the seam. someone once told me that the seam makes a glass undesirable. should I have an issue because of the seam? does it bother anyone else? I know it is not crystal. I think I would like the shape, the size, and the weight. have looked and looked and cannot find anything similar. thanks again.-895819

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I would like to purchase these but have an issue with the seam.  someone once told me that the seam makes a glass undesirable.  should I have an issue because of the seam?  does it bother anyone else?  I know it is not crystal.  I think I would like the shape, the size, and the weight.  have looked and looked and cannot find anything similar.  thanks again.

Sharon Churchill · Accepted Answer

La Rochere produces an unusually sturdy, high-temperature fired glass for drinkware that is extra safe for everyday use.  The tempered glass does not have bubbles, a type of  inclusion common in thick molded glass, that can weaken the structure and cause shattering during accidental taps against hard sink or work surfaces.  The glasses are heavier than typical, and the resilient glass and can be faceted after un-molding (the source of the seam), and is both dishwasher-safe and more shatter-proof than other glass daily drinkware.

I purchased these glasses for these reasons: the very high quality of the glass material and tempering and the elegant design.  To test the clarity and quality of the glass, I firmly tapped one with a spoon and by thwaking it with my finger - the glass 'rings', like quality crystalware.  The faceting also makes these glasses useful for serving desserts, too.

The company also makes glass plates and bowl serveware in the same timeless pattern  - we encourage surlatable to expand their offerings from this historic French glass manufacturer, to these other products in the same line.

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