In the center is the world's largest, flawless quartz sphere. It is 242,323 carats, weighs 106.75 lbs. (48.5 kg), and measures 12.9 inches (32.7 cm) in diameter. The sphere was cut and polished in ...

A geodesic sphere measuring 12 feet in diameter and weighing in at nearly 12,000 pounds, the crystal ball is a sight to behold. It is covered by a grand total of 2,688 stunning Waterford Crystal ...

And, because it’s basically just a big crystal ball, it guarantees at least 99 percent transparency. The solar sphere was a finalist in the World Technology Network Award 2013, ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year's Times Square New Year's Eve ball were installed on Friday morning, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 ...