Which crystal is best for chandelier?
Swarovski Crystal offers the finest chandelier crystal option available.
- Swarovski Elements Crystal Glass.
- Spectra Crystal.
- Egyptian / Moroccan Crystal (Gemcut)
- Turkish Crystal (Handcut, Heritage Handcut, Regal)
- Italian Crystal (Legacy, Venetian)
- K9 and Chinese Crystal.
What are the crystals called that hang from a chandelier?
What are the crystals hanging from a chandelier called? Chandelier crystals, which can be any color, cut and polished into many different sizes and shapes, are called pendalogues—occasionally spelled as pendeloques.
What is Czechoslovakian crystal?
Czech crystal is glass mass made from silica, soda and lead oxide. Czech glass is made from soda or potash, lime and silica and contains no lead oxide at all. Lead oxide makes the glass mass heavier, thicker and softer – which enables us to cut into it. It also increases the clarity and light refraction of glass mass.
What are the crystals on a chandelier made from?
The basics of chandelier crystals All crystals are made of glass. However, the glass used to craft chandelier crystals is very different from the glass in your windows, drinking cups, eyeglasses and so on. Crystal contains lead oxide, which gives it more weight and more refraction than normal glass.
How can you tell the difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier?
Generally, crystal chandeliers give off more color, but the fundamental difference between glass and crystal is the lead content. In the U.S., glass with 1 percent of lead or more is deemed a crystal, while in Europe glass becomes a crystal only when lead content exceeds 10 percent.
How can you tell if you have a Swarovski crystal chandelier?
Check for laser logo: If you are purchasing Swarovski Strass Crystal it is easy to tell if it is authentic as there is a laser etched trapezoid logo inside the crystal. If the crystal is the highest quality Swarovski, vendors will always state that it is Swarovski Strass.
What do chandeliers symbolize?
Since chandeliers production began in the world, this most luxurious of all decorative items was set to be a symbol of achievement, wealth and high societal status. The word ‘chandelier’ derived from the Old French word chandelier, itself a variation from the Latin candelabrum which denotes candle holder.
What are the things that hang from chandeliers?
What are chandelier pieces called?
- Finials.
- Canopies/ Collars.
- Scroll.
- Body Dish.
- Chains.
- Fount.
- Candle.
- Bobeche.
How can you tell a Czech crystal?
Identification can be hard, as most glass is unmarked and labels were usually washed off. The way to get your eye in is to look through specialist books. Colour can be a clue: amber-brown and green is a hallmark combination.
Is Bohemian crystal real crystal?
The difference between glass and crystal In the western world, however, the crystal is most often referred to as glass with the presence of lead. What we at Wranovsky talk about when we say Bohemian crystal is glass manufactured in the traditional Bohemian region with at least 24% content of lead.
How do I know if my chandelier is crystal?
The crystal shines at first glance, it is shiny, and a wide range of colours can be seen through the light passing through it. The glass does not shine and does not reflect the light rays into colour combinations. Crystal can be processed better, its edges are very fine, thin.
How do you clean old crystal chandeliers?
Prepare a cleaning solution of one part isopropyl alcohol to four parts distilled water in a spray bottle. Spray a small amount of the solution on a white cotton glove or lint free cloth. Wipe the crystal or glass with the damp cloth, and then dry it immediately with another glove or cloth.
Which Chandeliers have the best quality?
All our chandeliers have the best quality – all parts are from crystal and metal ( polished brass – gold color, polished nickel – silver color or antique brass) and are made in the Czech Republic (Bohemia, Europe Union). At all our chandeliers you can use LED lights, halogen lights or classic lights. We offer our chandeliers with
Can you deliver crystal chandeliers and lamps anywhere in the world?
We will send you the ordered crystal chandeliers and lamps anywhere in the world. Safely and reliably. Terms and prices of delivery of goods. Chandeliers according to your wishes.
What kind of Lights do you use in your chandeliers?
At all our chandeliers you can use LED lights, halogen lights or classic lights. We offer our chandeliers with SPECTRA ® Swarovski ® Crystal (Leadfree Crystal), Full Lead Bohemia Crystal ® or Strass ® Swarovski ® Crystal!!