Which crystal company has supplied the Times Square New Year's Eve ball's crystal panels since 2000?

Waterford Crystal has supplied the Times Square New Year's Eve ball's crystal panels since 2000.

The partnership began for the celebration welcoming the year 2000, when the ball was redesigned with a much larger geodesic form and thousands of crystal panels. Waterford Crystal, an Irish crystal manufacturer, has continued to provide the decorative panels used in later versions of the ball.

The ball has been updated over time rather than remaining a single unchanged object. Its lighting system, dimensions, and crystal designs have evolved, and annual “Gift of Happiness” patterns have been introduced for some celebrations. These changes allow the ceremony to preserve its familiar appearance while incorporating newer technology.

Waterford Crystal is sometimes confused with other luxury crystal brands because several companies make decorative glass and crystal products. The Times Square partnership, however, specifically identifies Waterford as the supplier associated with the modern ball.