Design Aesthetics: Crystal Chandelier

To build drama in a room, many designers and homeowners elect to have a crystal chandelier at the apex of the ceiling. Crystal chandeliers evolved from wooden fixtures and candles. This simple chandelier structure evolved a step further with the addition of lead crystals. Many came to prefer it because of the way it refracted light. It became a new symbol of luxury and wealth. Its status hasn't changed too much. It's function as a source of light has become secondary to serving as the main decorative element in a room.

Today's styles range from the traditional, transitional to contemporary. Crystal chandeliers are most often hung in the dining and living rooms. In hotels and restaurants, they are hung over the dining floor or ballroom. Modern day crystal chandeliers use advanced technology combined with old world knowledge to produce brilliant crystal with precision cutting and superior light refraction. The design and manufacturing of crystal chandeliers requires years of experience and specialized craftsmanship.

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Strass

This is widely considered the finest crystal in the world. Strass is manufactured by Swarovski AG in the Austrian Alps. It is an optically pure crystal, free of flaws and characterized by razor-sharp facets. The lead content is in excess of 30 percent. The cutting and polishing are done by machine to achieve perfect optical clarity. Strass crystals are treated with an invisible coating that eliminates dust attraction and makes it easier to clean and maintain. All Strass crystals come with a uniquely engraved identifier to ensure authenticity.

Spectra

Swarovski has created this new alternative crystal to their Strass crystal. This crystal type is designed for a crystal connoisseur demanding quality at an affordable price.

*With the Crystorama brand, only the main chandeliers carry Strass and Spectra crystals. Other decorative products carry Italian crystals.