Jim O'Leary, Waterford Crystal Design Director, 50th Anniversary

Exclusive Cashs interview with Jim about his time at Waterford Crystal.


Jim O'Leary, Design Director and global spokesperson, will celebrate his 50th Anniversary at Waterford Crystal on October 10, 2010. The enchanting and gentlemanly Jim O’Leary is the driving force behind the design vision of Waterford Crystal. For 50 years – his apprenticeship began when he was just a lad of 15 – O’Leary has made us smile and marvel at his considerable talents. Jim O'Leary began his stellar career at Waterford Crystal in 1960, as an apprentice cutter. Reaching the pinnacle of his career in 1989, he was named Design Director, following just five years in the Design Department. He stands among the most renowned crystal designers in the world today. Every piece designed for Waterford is approved by Mr. O'Leary. Jim has traveled extensively demonstrating and explaining the design ethos of Waterford Crystal to the public. His highly sought after repertoire of limited and exclusive creations, have delighted crystal collectors in the United States as well as Europe and Australia. Second only to Lismore, Jim's Araglin collection continues to be one of Waterford's most famous and successful patterns. One of Jim's most significant contributions remains the Museum Collection. This series of limited editions was designed in the style of late 18th and 19th century Waterford masterpieces, now housed in the National Museum of Ireland.

Have Your Waterford Signed By Jim O'Leary, Waterford Chief Designer!

Mr. Jim O'Leary, one of the Waterford's most talented designers, will be on hand signing all Waterford purchases. This is a unique opportunity to turn your Waterford into a family heirloom for years to come.

Mr. O'Leary will be visiting us directly from Ireland, and with each piece Mr. O'Leary signs, Waterford will issue a special Certificate of Authenticity.
With a special etching tool Mr. O'Leary will permanently sign his name and a year, 2010, on each piece.
You can order your pieces anytime prior to the event, and we will have them signed, gift wrapped and shipped anywhere in the continental U.S. free of charge.

The next signing event will be held on December 14, 2010.

TO PURCHASE A PIECE TO BE SIGNED BY JIM O'LEARY, PLEASE ADD ITEM TO THE CART AND CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW:

Items designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford
	Waterford Jim O'Leary 50th Anniversary Rose Bowl Beautiful 5" rose bowl with a fanlight motif designed by Jim O'Leary for his 50th Anniversary with Waterford...	Waterford Jim O'Leary Anniversary Christmas Tree Ornament 2010 Jim O'Leary Tree Ornament shimmers brilliantly with its many facets, from Waterford...
	Waterford Jim O'Leary 50th Anniversary Flutes Beautiful toasting flutes with a fanlight motif designed by Jim O'Leary for his 50th Anniversary with Waterford...	Waterford 2010 Fleur de Lis Ornament Beautiful crystal ornament based on a quintessential French design from Waterford...
	Waterford Jim O'Leary Footed Centerpiece Footed centerpiece bowl with a fanlight motif designed by Jim O'Leary for his 50th Anniversary with Waterford...	Waterford Jim O'Leary Fanlight Vase Beautiful 9" vase with a fanlight motif designed by Jim O'Leary for his 50th Anniversary with Waterford...
	Waterford Jim O'Leary Anniversary Bowl Beautiful 8" bowl with a fanlight motif designed by Jim O'Leary for his 50th Anniversary with Waterford...	Waterford Jim O'Leary Anniversary Ornament Beautiful ornament with a fanlight motif designed by Jim O'Leary for his 50th Anniversary with Waterford...
	Waterford Brocade Ball Ornament Designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...	Waterford Brocade Reflector Ball Ornament Designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...
	Waterford Brocade Spire Ornament Designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...	Waterford Times Square 2011 Collection Ornaments and crystal giftware featuring the theme "Let There Be Love" ...
	Waterford Seahorse 6" Bowl Beautiful small bowl in Waterford's Seahorse Collection ...	Waterford 12-Days Collection Many beautiful items created by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...
	Waterford Medieval Cross Beautiful crystal cross from Waterford ...	Waterford Seahorse Handcooler Paperweight Adorable seahorse paperweight from Waterford Crystal....
	Waterford Castlemaine Stemware Another popular stemware pattern designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford ...	Waterford Araglin Stemware This elegant pattern designed by Jim O'Leary has become one of the most popular by Waterford ...
	Waterford Seahorse Vase Inspired by the elegant seahorse, 10" vase by Waterford...	Waterford Carina Stemware Mr O'Leary designed this simple yet elegant stemware for Waterford ...
	Waterford Seahorse Ice Bucket Ice bucket inspired by the elegant seahorse, by Waterford...	Waterford Seahorse Double Old Fashioned These seahorse DOF glasses were inspired by and named for the mythic creature ...
	Waterford Decades 1960's 20" Footed Vase 20" vase which reflects on inspiration from the Sixties, designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...	Waterford Decades 2000's Modern Vase Vase which reflects on inspiration from the 21st Century, designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...
	Waterford Decades 1990's Hurricane Hurricane candleholder which reflects on inspiration from the Nineties, designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...	Waterford Decades 1980's Araglin Bowl 11" footed bowl which reflects on inspiration from the Eighties, designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...
	Waterford Decades 1970's Footed Centerpiece 11" footed bowl which reflects on inspiration from the Seventies, designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...	Waterford Araglin Posy Vase Posy vase in the Araglin design, designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...
	Waterford Araglin Sauce Boat Crystal sauce boat in the Araglin design, designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...	Waterford Araglin Bud Vase Footed bud vase in the Araglin design, designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...
	Waterford Araglin Jam Jar Jam jar with lid in the Araglin design, designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...	Waterford Araglin Prestige Cobalt Bowls Two sizes of bowls infused with a cobalt blue color and in the Araglin design, designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...
	Lord Wedgwood Signing Event Have Your Wedgwood Signed By Lord Wedgwood of Barlaston...	Waterford Araglin Prestige Cobalt Vases Two sizes of vases infused with a cobalt blue color and in the Araglin design, designed by Jim O'Leary for Waterford...