Take home genuine crystals from the 12,350-pound New Year’s Eve ball: a rare one-day Times Square event offers $140 hand-engraved pieces 19 floors above the city
For decades, millions of people have flocked to New York City to watch the iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop . Now, you have a rare opportunity to take a piece of that magic home with you. One Times Square is hosting a special, one-day-only event on Thursday, November 12, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this exclusive window, visitors can purchase genuine Waterford crystals from the New Year’s Eve ball, as well as elegant Waterford champagne flutes, and have them customized on the spot. Meet the master cutter The highlight of the afternoon is a live appearance by Richard White, Waterford’s Master Cutter . He will be on-site to hand-engrave these stunning keepsakes for ticketed guests. Watching White work is a unique chance to see the centuries-old craftsmanship that goes into every Waterford piece. Founded in 1783, Waterford has provided the official crystal for the Times Square ball for over 25 years. Bringing their master cutter to the city gives New Yorkers a firsthand look at the precision and artistry that defines the world’s most famous countdown. The massive Constellation Ball If you haven’t seen the newest iteration of the New Year’s Eve ball, you are in for
