Glassware encompasses a wide variety of drinking and eating vessels, and purchasing the right ones would give you many years of pleasure, not to mention those becoming precious family heirlooms.

With the availability of so many brands in the market today, one is spoiled for choice. There are some simple guidelines which you can follow, and a potential shopping nightmare can be avoided.

First of all, determine the sort of glassware you envision using for a long time to come. Do you need a whole set i.e. drinking ware, tableware, the whole works? And work out how much you are willing to spend. Once you get these questions out of the way, you are now ready to go on a hunting expedition.

Everyone knows that for everyday use, you can just buy about anything from anywhere. But when it comes to special occasions such as formal dinners, the glassware used is very crucial - it can make or break you, in a manner of speaking.

The most important factor is that the glassware you purchase must always reflect your personality, taste and ideas. You know yourself best, so do not get trigger-happy and splurge on Lalique and come to regret the decision later. If you ARE a fan of Lalique, the possibilities are endless. First conceived by Rene Jules Lalique, his range of designs is some of the most exquisite and coveted the world over.

A normal table setting usually numbers 6 to 8, sometimes 12. Buying a glassware set of 10 (or 14 if your table sits 12) is always considered safe, just in case of breakage and loss. This is also good practice; if the designs you picked has been discontinued, you will not be pulling out your hair to find replacements.

Think essentials - for a formal dinner, you must have dinner, salad, bread and butter and dessert plates, soup bowls plus cups and saucers for coffee and tea. To complete your set, buy three types of drinking glassware, one each for red and white wines and for water, and perhaps, Champagne flutes as well. Brandy glassware is optional, although it is good to have everything handy.

Do not buy everything at one go. Take your time, browse for the best selections. You do not need to stick to one particular brand, as you will find out that many brands do complement each other. You need a keen eye and patience. Buying glassware is akin to purchasing jewelry; it might take some time to find the perfect fit, but when you do, it'll last a lifetime.

Remember that the glassware you purchase will either delight or repel your guests, so do not buy ones with designs that may offend, stick to subtle and elegant patterns.

For those seeking glassware which are one-of-a-kind, consider custom-made ones. There are many hand painted glassware available made to order. The design choices are infinite; it can be anything from floral engravings to landscapes. For a truly unique initiative, glassware imbedded with your favorite poetry or quotes would certainly catch everyone's attention.

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