For elegant gifts, think Waterford Wedgwood BY Jo-Ann Lamon Reccoppa Correspondent Special occasions such as weddings, retirements, anniversaries, and birthdays call for the finest gifts to mark the milestone events. Nothing expresses your thoughts and good wishes like a gift from Waterford Wedgwood. Finding an impressive gift at the Waterford Wedgwood Outlet in the Jackson Outlet Village, Route 537 in Jackson, is simply a matter of narrowing down the selection of fine, elegant gifts from which to choose. When you think of fine crystal, your mind instantly recalls the name Waterford for a good reason. Waterford has been synonymous with the world's most elegant crystal for more than two centuries. Gail Bock, manager of the Jackson outlet store for the past six years, explains the Waterford mystique: "It comes down to a design and creation heritage of crystal's mysterious qualities of singing when tapped, of warmth and softness when touched, and incomparable purity of color, as well as distinctive, deeply cut patterns that play with light to create spectacular, dancing prisms." FARRAHMAFFAI Pictured are: (left) the Wedgwood English Cottage Collection; (above) a Waterford vase; (below) Waterford Branford candlestick holders. All are available at the WaterfordWedgwood Outlet at JacksonOutlet Village. The Waterford heritage carries on, and in today's modern world it is as popular as ever. Newlyweds desire these elegant pieces for their homes, in new designs and patterns especially appealing to younger people such as the Marquis line. Crafted to be more casual than its formal ancestors, the Marquis line is meant to fit into the modern lifestyle of both casual and formal use. Affordable, and effortlessly elegant, the line is perfect gift for the younger generation. Dinnerware at the outlet ranges from casual to formally elegant. A bright, cheerful gift of dinnerware from the Franciscan line of Wedgwood is a great choice for the young - with fun patterns such as Vegetable Medley, Apple, Ventura, Sierra, and Desert Rose.  Keep in mind, there's more to The Waterford Wedgwood Outlet than place settings and glasses. Vases, exclusive Waterford Crystal lamps, ceiling fixtures, chandeliers, and Master-Cutter Archive pieces, unique pieces that are created without the constraints of existing designs and patterns, are also available at the store.  Of course, there are more choices to commemorate special events and milestones in life. Religious items, platters, serving spoons, vanity items, and cake servers are all readily available at the outlet. Waterford clocks make great gifts for retirees and graduates, and Waterford jewelry will be a much cherished anniversary gift. Waterford writing instruments make an impressive corporate gift that will be treasured for years to come. Wedgwood also offers their legendary Jasper ware - the incomparable colored earthenware that has played such an important role in commemorative pieces in the past and continues to be so collectable today. Fine pieces for Christmas, weddings, mothers, couples, and youngsters are always in stock and each is created with a thoughtful, commemorative theme that will show how much you care. The gift selection is endless at the outlet, from Vera Wang martini glasses in bright, modern colors, to the John Rocha Collection. To truly appreciate the variety and dazzling workmanship of every piece offered at Waterford Wedgwood, you simply must browse through the store and imagine how these fine items will thrill the recipients of the distinctive pieces, or will look in your own home. Take advantage of the Bridal and Gift Registry, which makes choosing the perfect gift easy, and think of The Waterford Wedgwood Outlet Store when you need to match patterns and find missing pieces. Bock and her knowledgeable staff will assist you in finding that hard-to-locate piece, and can introduce new pieces designed to expand and complement existing china and dinnerware patterns. The Waterford Wedgwood Outlet in Jackson Outlet Village is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.