The Waterford Crystal triangles are part of this year's "Gift of Serenity" design, which when finished will look like butterflies flying above a meadow.
They're designed to withstand winds and other elements so it can hang 470 feet above Times Square.
Previous designs in the 10-year "Greatest Gifts" series include:
--The "Gift of Kindness" fashioned by a circle of rosettes with the fronds reaching out in an expression of kindness
--"Gift of Wonder" composed by a faceted starburst inspiring our sense of wonder
--The "Gift of Fortitude" consisting of diamond cuts on either side of a crystal pillar representing the resolve, courage and spirit necessary to triumph over adversity
--And the remaining 1,536 Waterford Crystal triangles feature the "Gift of Imagination" with a series of wedge cuts that are mirrored reflections of each other inspiring our imagination.
The crystals, designed and crafted by Waterford artisans, are each about 3/8" thick, 4.75" to 5.75" in length, and 6.8 ounces in weight.
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