| Chess is a game of skill and strategy that has been | | | | sets and has also been used for many centuries. |
| around for thousands of years. Many people enjoy | | | | Glass chess sets vary widely in style and durability. |
| chess for both the game play and for the beauty of | | | | Some glass sets are made of hand blown glass which |
| the chess set itself. There are many materials used to | | | | is hollow and very fragile. Others are made of solid |
| create chess sets and all give a unique beauty. Chess | | | | glass which is more durable. Glass sets can come in a |
| sets made of ivory, marble, pewter, wood, or glass are | | | | variety of colors depending on the type of glass used |
| especially beautiful and have been produced since the | | | | and many come with a glass or mirrored board which |
| game was first invented. Many beautiful antique chess | | | | makes the set exceptionally beautiful. Glass chess |
| sets still exist today made of these materials, and | | | | sets are mass produced today and many craftsmen |
| many more new chess sets are manufactured using | | | | make custom glass chess sets as well. |
| modern methods that are also beautiful. | | | | Marble chess sets are also beautiful and marble is one |
| One of the rarest and most beautiful types of chess | | | | of the most durable materials you can find for chess |
| sets are ivory chess sets. Because ivory is seldom | | | | sets. Many sets made to be used outdoors are made |
| used in legal modern manufacturing, if you want an | | | | of marble as this material is impervious to the weather |
| ivory chess set you must find an antique one and be | | | | and very sturdy. Marble pieces often resemble small |
| prepared to pay hundreds or even thousands of | | | | statues and can be crafted in any shape or form |
| dollars. | | | | desired. You can find many types of marble chess |
| Another material that has been used since the game's | | | | sets and they are well suited for use or display |
| inception to create stunning game pieces as well as | | | | anywhere. |
| boards is wood. They type of wood used to create | | | | Many collectors like chess sets made of pewter, and |
| chess sets vary and all have a unique look and style. | | | | this material adds a distinct type of style and beauty to |
| There are many beautiful antique wooden sets as well | | | | the pieces crafted from it. Pewter is often used when |
| as newer wooden sets that do not have as large of a | | | | making themed chess sets and is often embellished |
| price tag but still offer players a unique and | | | | with crystals, gems, and even gold or silver. Pewter is |
| distinguished look. Wooden sets are usually very | | | | a durable material although it requires periodic |
| durable and require little maintenance making them a | | | | maintenance and cleaning. No matter what material |
| great choice for players who want a functional yet | | | | your chess set, you are sure to find something that is |
| beautiful chess set. | | | | beautiful as well as functional. |
| Glass is also a common material used to make chess | | | | |