Get ready, glitter lovers: the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball is getting a serious makeover. For the ninth time in its 118-year history, the globe that ushers in the new year for millions of people will sparkle in a brand-new design—this time with a little Irish magic.

After a two-year hiatus, Waterford has returned as the official crystal partner of the Times Square Ball, unveiling the , a design that trades last year’s triangles for 5,280 handcrafted circular crystals in three sizes. Each piece reflects the theme “Infinite Joy, Infinite Light, Infinite Beginnings.”

“Through the brilliance of crystal craftsmanship, we are proud to help shape a moment that unites millions in celebration and optimism for the future,” said Bentley Hardwick, Waterford’s global head, in an of

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