The Virtual Khan el-Khalili is proud to present the Asfour Crystal Diamond Collection of Crystal. Through a lifetime of experience, the Asfour family has created an enchanting blend of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and the most sophisticated modern technology. Now these luxurious figurines and jewelry pieces, made of sparkling 30% lead crystal, are available to American buyers. Asfour crystal is the highest class lead crystal manufactured. It was created to maintain the most beautiful brilliance and refraction. Lead crystal is made from processing sand (silica), potash and lead oxide using extreme heating techniques. Normal lead crystal has a 24% lead oxide content, but ASFOUR Crystal has developed an OVER 30% lead crystal. Asfour Crystal has its own confidential process for manufacturing and maintaining the brilliance and consistency of its lead crystal. Each item of crystal is cut, polished, and constructed using Asfour’s developed techniques. Then creative and skilled craftsmen hand process each unique creation. The interaction between the ancient Egyptian civilization, the first to make glass in 3500 B.C. with modern technology and artistry gives our crystal its unique design. The devotion to excellence and love of perfection has helped Asfour Crystal grow from 200 to 4,000 of the most skilled workers in the industry. Asfour is one of the largest crystal manufacturing companies in the world, creating what we believe are the best crystal creations anywhere! Asfour Crystal is the 21st century technology answer to the original Pharonic glass bead invention, where glass beads had more value than natural precious stones. Asfour means “Bird“ in Arabic and “a bird with open wings logo” is minutely engraved on most finished Asfour Products. If you would like information on the complete line of Asfour Crystal, or you are interested in wholesale and corporate sales, please contact us.