I've had my eye on this one for a long while, but always felt the price was a little steep. Thanks to Velocity Art & Design (which I must visit in person when I'm in Seattle next, I love the site), it's now on sale...
A lovely carafe & glass set made of recycled glass, available in either a polish or satin finish. (We'll go satin, of course, to capture that amazing translucent light that reminds me of hunting for bits of beach glass as a kid). You can't choose your color - you'll just get green, brown or clear depending on what the artisans have available. I don't think there's a loser in that bunch.
And yes, it's recycled glass, so you're not only kindly offering your guest room occupant water for the night, but also saving the earth, just a tiny bit. And saving money now, too!
Artecnica tranSglass Lidded Carafe, $57 $46, Velocity Art & Design