Waterford Times Square Prism Paperweight

Crafted in Ireland of Waterford's heavy full-lead crystal, this remarkable 5-1/4-inch paperweight is smooth on the outside, yet inside features a three-dimensional streetscape of Times Square, complete with the New Year's Eve drop-ball. Placed on a desk or shelf where sunlight will hit, the prism refracts rainbows. A perfect gift for any enthusiast of the Big Apple, the Times Square paperweight arrives in an elegant gray-and-silver Waterford box. --Ann Bieri

From the Manufacturer

Since 1904, New York City's Times Square has captured the world's attention each New Year's Eve as millions unite to count down the final seconds of the year. New Year's Eve 2007 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball drop. Waterford Crystal, creators of the spectacular crystal ball that has descended on the "crossroads of the world" since the millennium celebration on New Year's Eve 1999, celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the ball drop with a magnificent new ball design for 2008 and the equally dazzling Waterford Crystal Times Square Ball 100th Anniversary Collection.

The World of Celebrations Series

Beginning with Let There Be Light, Waterford designers have created a signature cut crystal design for each edition that will be incorporated into the new Waterford Crystal Times Square Ball. The inaugural image, Let There Be Light, is a dramatically stylized radiating sunburst reminiscent of fireworks. This distinctive pattern is replicated in fine commemorative holiday ornaments and crystal giftware.

The World of Celebrations, the new Waterford Crystal Times Square commemorative series, honors the many ways the world rejoices, with iconic symbols showcasing universal meaning. Subsequent annual releases in the Times Square series, as well as their respective symbols, will include:

• 2008: Let There Be Light, Fireworks
• 2009: Let There Be Joy, Bells Ringing
• 2010: Let There Be Courage, Ribbon
• 2011: Let There Be Love, Hearts
• 2012: Let There Be Friendship, Pineapple Cuts
• 2013: Let There Be Peace, Burst of Doves

Celebrate the time-honored tradition of the New York City Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop and cherish memories with a commemorative Waterford Crystal piece. Whether you experience the event first hand or watch from afar, the world celebrates New Year's Eve with Waterford Crystal and Times Square.