Which crystal company has supplied the Times Square Ball’s signature crystals since 2007?

Waterford Crystal has supplied the Times Square Ball’s signature crystals since 2007.

Waterford Crystal, an Irish glassmaker based in Waterford, began its partnership with the Times Square New Year’s Eve event in 2007. That year marked the centennial of the first ball drop, and the new design used Waterford crystal triangles mounted on a geodesic sphere.

The ball’s appearance has changed repeatedly since the original 1907 version. Earlier designs used materials such as iron, wood, aluminum, and light bulbs; later versions added illuminated crystal panels and programmable lighting. Waterford’s contribution is therefore part of the modern visual identity, not the history of the first ball.

The company’s name can be confused with Swarovski because both are associated with crystal products. They are separate brands. The Times Square Ball’s design has also incorporated crystal panels from other named collections over the years, while Waterford remains the long-running principal crystal partner.