Unlike past years, it is not uncommon to find elegant chandeliers hanging in not just a dining room or foyer, but a bedroom or living room as well. Nothing quite compares to the look that a fashionable and elegant chandelier can add to a room. Sometimes the proper chandelier can be the one thing that makes your living space look well put together.
A key attribute to keep in mind when you are shopping around for your new crystal chandelier is that not all crystals are alike. Top quality crystals should have a lower than 30% lead content to avoid a lackluster and gloomy appearance. If the percentage of lead is too high, the crystals will not be nearly as pleasing to the eye.
Many of today’s chandelier models are made of economical plastic pieces. If you shop around enough, it is possible to find one that is made from authentic crystals and is of a high quality. If you are planning on making a purchase of one of them, you should do it when you have enough money saved so that you will not have to compromise on quality.
Swarovski crystals are known for their high quality cut and polished crystal. They are not only available in all of the traditional cuts, such as almond shaped, but they are also available in other shapes including snowflakes, stars, hearts, and lilies and so on. You may pay more for Swarovski crystals, but it is an investment that you will not regret. Both Strass and Spectra are available in a traditional or contemporary cut and can also be found in colors that are suited to match any decor.
Those with discriminating taste might prefer the rock crystal. These quartz crystals are mined from underground after spending billions of years forming. Because they are mined, they are unique and it is rare to find 2 that are similar. Chandeliers as old as the 16th century were usually made with quartz rock crystals.
Hand cut crystals radiate quality. This type of crystal undergoes several different processes before the crystal is finally formed. It may go though several cuts through both a sandstone and an iron wheel.
Legacy crystals are made by first molding and then fire polishing the crystals. This method, out of Venice, Italy, is a process that is desirable due to the authentic old-fashioned that look it gives the crystals.
Using chandeliers as a way to add light to the home or palace of the very rich as been thought of as a customary tradition for years. Now anyone can use chandelier lighting as a way to display their own style and good taste.
Chandeliers add a touch of elegance to a formal room in your home. A chandelier might be a dramatic statement in a foyer or ambient light for a dining room.