This holiday season, there is excitement to gather again and special memories to create with loved ones, making New Year’s Eve a chance to reflect upon the year. With a new year inspiring us to look forward, Waterford reveals the newest design in their “Greatest Gifts” series: “Gift of Love.” This marks the tenth year in the series of designs and themes for the Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball.
For over twenty years, the Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball has been the symbol of New Year’s Eve for people all around the world. Part of the yearly tradition includes replacing 192 of the 2,688 Waterford Crystal triangles on the Ball with designs from the yearly “Greatest Gifts” collection. This year’s “Gift of Love” design will be included next to the past nine designs and last year’s “Gift of Wisdom” pattern. On Friday, January 1st at 12:00 AM ET, billions of people from all around the world will tune in to witness the iconic 2023 Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball drop.
“The anticipation for this years New Year’s Eve celebrations is greater than ever before and gathering with friends and family for those intimate moments are not being taken for granted,” said Tom Brennan, Master Craftsman and Spokesperson, Waterford Crystal. “With Waterford’s “Gift of Love” collection, we hope it inspires everyone to see 2023 as an opportunity for a fresh start and full of potential, and we’re grateful the iconic Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball will to be part of your special moments together.”
Crafted since 1783, Waterford Crystal is at the center of some of the world’s most celebrated moments, making each one more special, including your holiday season. The 2023 Waterford Gift of Love Collection includes the commemorative Times Square Ball Ornament ($125), Times Square Clear Love Flutes ($190), Times Square Clear Love Double Old Fashioned Glasses ($190), Times Square Colored Love Double Old Fashioned Glasses ($250), Times Square Replica Panel Ornament ($80), Times Square Replica Ball Ornament ($75) and the Times Square Heart Ornament ($125).