News — Crystal Awards

Key difference: Glass is a generic name, while, crystal is a subcategory of glass, made in the same manner as glass but with different materials. Hence, all crystal is glass, but not all glass is crystal. There are three primary criteria for crystal as established by the European Union: a lead content in excess of 24%, a density in excess of 2.90 and a reflective index of 1.545. Scientifically, crystals are pure substances whose atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged in an ordered pattern, where they extend in all three spatial dimensions. Crystals most commonly occur naturally on the earth, though...

We've received a brief mention in the latest issue ARA Recognition Review. Check it out below "Recognition Source recently launched a new e-commerce website and a new look! Established in 1952 by Karl J Thalman, Recognition Source started out with a single jeweler’s chest above a toy store in downtown Provo, Utah. The company has grown into a 17,000-sq-ft facility in Arling- ton, TX. Through its physical location and robust online sales, Recognition Source works with large, prestigious companies. “Our new website boasts some truly amazing features, all designed to streamline the process, and make it a positive experience for the end user,” said Jad...

  Childhood Dream: "Pro baseball player" Fondest Memory: "The birth of Daughter Addison" Soundtrack: "Any Rock & Roll, especially AC/DC" Retreat: "Golf course" Wildest Dream: "Winning the Masters" Proudest Moment: "Marrying my wife of 10 years, Amber Biggest Challenge: "Balancing time at the Golf Course vs time with my family, Family usually wins (most of the time)" Alarm Clock: "Old fashioned pain in the butt alarm clock" Perfect Day: "Breakfast with the Family and then hitting the Golf Course" First Job: "Outdoor Service Manager at a Country Club" Indulgence: "Sweets" Last Purchase: "Umm.. maybe some Golf equipment, just a few things" Favorite Movie: "Top Gun, Team Maverick" Inspiration: "Family" Who recognized you: "Jeff Thalman, (CEO of Recognition Source 2000-2008)" Who...

For us, our new site was a labor of love. We spent months and months doing research, testing, brainstorming before we finally settled on the site you see now. The response has been overwhelming, many of charter clients heaped praise on the many intuitive features. New clients have also chimed in and commented on how easy it is to order vs other sites. From the beginning our goal was simple- we wanted the best site in our industry hands down. It was also important to us that it not only functioned well but was also was aesthetically pleasing. We wanted...