These days crystal chandeliers are a familiar enough decorative piece of lighting that you see regularly in stores, public buildings and homes, some are small in size and quite unassuming, whilst others will catch your eye as soon as you walk in for their sheer size and ostentatiousness. Although you can pick up a quality product for an affordable price very easily, there are some extremely costly chandeliers around, priced so because of who has designed them, the materials used in their manufacture, and what types of crystals have been used.
Italian crystal comes from the historic glass-making region around Venice and has a look and feel all its own. Venetian crystal is molded and fire-polished instead of hand or machine cut, resulting in a skillfully subtle luminosity and less expensive than cut crystal. Designs are generally very elegant and stylish, most people will have heard of Murano who use Italian crystal in their stunning designs and are one of the most expensive lighting designers in the world today.One of the major appealing characteristics of today�s chandeliers, are their versatility. A kitchen can be transformed into a high-class dining area with the addition of the right chandelier. A large bathroom can be given an air of elegance with the installation of a chandelier. Some homeowners will even use a chandelier in the master bedroom to give it that special feeling.� What design are you looking for in the chandelier?Here are some practical considerations to keep in mind when looking for and eventually installing a chandelier. Sketch the room and include dimensions. Consider the size of any prospective chandelier in terms of the ratio of its size to the room where it will be installed. Some individuals fall in love with a particular chandelier, purchase and install it and find that it just doesn�t �work�. This is usually the result of improper sizing.The highest priced chandeliers, and holding the top spot for crystals in the world, are Strass crystal chandeliers from Switzerland. Compared to sculptures of light and crystal, they are made with crystals guaranteed to last for a lifetime and manufactured by Swarovski AG, cut and polished by machine for clarity and purity. They then have an invisible coating applied to ensure dust or dirt doesn't stick to it making the cleaning process much easier. You'll know if your crystal is genuine Strass or not as the logo is laser etched in miniature inside each crystal piece.Following closely behind are Swarovski whose crystals are the same as Strass but are less expensive as they don't have the optical coating applied. Spectra Swarovski crystal is only available in limited sizes and shapes whereas Strass crystal offers a lot more choice.Chandelier Lights: Following the Trends
A crystal chandelier will last you for ever, they never go out of date and are extremely durable. If money isn't an issue for you then why not splash out on a high quality stunning crystal, red or black chandelier for your home? They can really make a statement when placed in the right room and will be with you forever, you could even hand it down to your children in the future as an heirloom.
Author: Kathryn Dawson
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