City of Derry Crystal, Derry

City of Derry Crystal
The best and most unique glass engravers in Ireland.
We are situated in the beautiful Derry City Craft Village & we are the best and most unique glass engravers in Ireland.

• Hand cut crystal
  Established in 1991, City of Derry Crystal is one of few remaining companies who still hand cut crystal in Ireland. We believe the old-age skill of hand cutting allows for truly bespoke designs.


• Come and visit our shop
  Our City of Derry Crystal shop is situated in the beautiful Derry City Craft Village. There are many other talented crafts people trading in the village which makes it well worth the visit.


• Take a look at us at work
  Our workshop is also situated in Derry City Craft Village. Although we are not licensed to invite you inside (nor is there much space to do so!) you are welcome to view through the windows.

Combine our cutting skills
With either hand engraving or sandblast glass engraving - or both - and your chosen glass or crystal gift, award or trophy will stand head and shoulders above any other and will be admired by all.

Hand engraving glass is accomplished using a dentist drill and diamond encrusted burrs. Wood and rubber burrs are also used, to polish out eyes, hooves, shoes and boots etc; - things which are normally shiny in real life. A Glass Scriber sandblasting machine is used for commercial glass engraving and all masks (stencils) are produced in-house.

City of Derry Crystal is situated in the beautiful Derry City Craft Village. It's well worth a visit, particularly in the summer months.

Who is City of Derry Crystal?
We are one of the few companies left in Ireland, who still hand cut crystal. Offering a number of different and bespoke designs, you truly can have a completely unique product.

City of Derry Crystal was established in 1991 by a master cutter and engraver who previously worked for Waterford Crystal. I am Michael Bond and I bought City of Derry Crystal in 1994 and my son, Kevin, joined me in the business in 2003. Kevin, after he left college, went to work for Waterford Crystal, where he was trained in glass cutting.

City of Derry Crystal is situated in the beautiful Derry City Craft Village, which you can take a virtual tour of. It's well worth a visit, particularly in the summer months, when there are informal music sessions in the square. There are many other talented crafts people trading in The Village too.

My Previous Life
Prior to buying City of Derry Crystal, I ran a business which produced plastic stationery products by high frequency welding. We made ring binders, cheque book covers and similar products. A part of the business also engraved windows, in particular for Hotels and Public Houses - and that's how I got into the business of glass engraving.

Our Business 'Mantra'
We consider we are the best and most unique glass engravers in Ireland. This statement is borne out of the services we offer, which, in conjunction with one-another, makes for unique products. Combined with our stringent Quality Control Systems, we genuinely feel makes us 'the best'.

What are we known for?
We are one of the few companies left in Ireland, who still hand cut crystal. Offering a number of different and bespoke designs, you truly can have a completely unique product.

• Glass Cutting
  Are you looking for a set of beautiful hand cut crystal glasses to give as a gift?


• Glass Engraving
  What better way to personalise a bespoke glass or crystal gift than engraving?


• Sandblast Engraving
  If you are a commercial company looking for a wide range of products to be engraved, look no further.


• Trophy & Award Engraving
  As well as engraving gifts, City of Derry Crystal are able to engrave trophies, medals and award plaques.


• Wedding & Anniversary Gifts
  Show your loved one how much you care on your wedding or anniversary.


• Glass Printing
  City of Derry Crystal also offers a glass printing service.

For more information please feel free to Contact us