Crystal chandeliers and lamps make a beautiful and classy addition to any room. But part of choosing a crystal lamp is learning the different grades of crystals. There are many different types of crystal available today with different price points.
Strass Crystal
Is manufactured by Swarovski and is the finest crystal in the world. This is a crystal with years of secrets attached to its process. It is machine cut and then hand polished giving it a brilliance and purity that's second to none. Strass then applies a special coating that makes it easier to keep it clean. The Stass logo is etched into the crystal.
Moroccan Crystal
Is a gem cut crystal with a clarity that's well above what industry standards. It has a purity and brilliance from the sharp faceting that's certain to be visually appealing.
Shonbek Crystal
Is a crystal dynasty with a 135 year history. The quality and popularity of Schonbek is such that their designs are the most imitated in the world. There crystal is a work of art rich in heritage from the past but constantly reinvented making it perfect for the modern world.
Italian Crystal
Is found in the Venice area known for its spectacular glass making over the centuries. Thee Venetian crystals are molded and then fire polished producing a luminous beauty for a price that's very affordable. It's a method that's considerably cheaper than cut crystal.
Quartz Crystal
Isn't a glass crystal but it's a natural crystal that is mined making each piece unique. Quartz crystal takes millions of years to form and is mined in only a few locations. It's quite unique because it remains cool to the touch no matter what the ambient temperature. It takes upwards of a week to polish just one piece and because of the complexity of the rock it has a 20% rejection rate. It's a very specialized form of lighting that's unique, special, and oh yes expensive.
Waterford Crystal
This company has a history dating back to 1783. Billy Canning is the chief Lighting designer responsible for some of the beautiful chandeliers appearing in some of the most prestigious buildings in the world. A Waterford crystal lamp or chandelier is a lifetime investment that will enhance your room for years.
Chinese Crystal
This crystal is mass produced crystal that is cut and polished like other crystals but lacks quality in the optics and facets. But it's also very cheap.
Crystal table lamps
can provide functionality and beautiful accent lighting. They can be easily moved around the room to meet your current décor or lighting needs and the amount of lighting can be adjusted by changing the bulb size up to the maximum recommendation. Crystal lamps can be found in all different sizes and styles and all different crystal qualities. Be sure to take into consideration the bulb size and overall size of the lamp when choosing.
The larger lamps tend to allow for use of a larger bulb so they produce more light and of course they get noticed. However larger isn't always what the room calls for. A small lamp can provide a lovely subtle accent with minimal lighting.
You can easily combine table lamps with other types of lighting such as chandeliers or ceiling fixtures. Just be sure to create balance in your choices.
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