Tips for Choosing Crystal Chandeliers

In home lighting, crystal chandeliers have been loved by the public almost since their launch. If it is a finely decorated space, a crystal chandelier is naturally the best choice, as it decorates the hall more elegantly and emits a charming glow. However, it is also necessary to choose the right one. So how do you purchase a crystal chandelier? What are the tips for selecting a high-quality crystal chandelier? Don't worry, below, the Jiu Zheng Lighting Network will explain it to everyone, let's take a look.

Crystal chandelier

How to purchase a crystal chandelier?
1. Concept of natural crystal

Before purchasing, you need to understand the history and concept of crystal lamps. Crystal lamps give a gorgeous, noble, and dreamy feeling. The original crystal lamps were made of metal frames, candles, and natural crystal or quartz pendants. Later, due to the high cost of natural crystals, they were gradually replaced by artificial crystals, and incandescent bulbs gradually replaced candlelight.

Most of the crystal lamps sold on the market now use incandescent bulbs shaped like candle flames as the light source. Since each crystal lamp consists of multiple bulbs, the power consumption is relatively high. Can energy-saving bulbs replace flame-shaped bulbs? Although the idea is creative, using energy-saving bulbs will affect the overall visual effect of the crystal lamp, as only the light from colorless transparent incandescent bulbs can refract a colorful effect when shining on the crystal.

However, do not think that crystal lamps are made of crystal. Currently, the crystal lamps sold on the market are all imitation crystals, that is, made of artificial crystals. Experts explain that natural crystals often contain natural flaws such as stripes and fluff, and resources are limited, so the crystal lamps sold on the market are made of artificial crystals or craft crystals. Therefore, when salespeople introduce crystal lamps to you, you should understand that this is imitation crystal, not natural crystal. If a salesperson says, "This crystal lamp is made of pure natural crystal," you should be cautious.

2. Significant differences in artificial crystals

Although they are all artificial crystals, the grades and qualities of different artificial crystals vary greatly. Since the value of crystal lamps is largely determined by the crystal, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of the crystal. Experts explain that crystal is actually a type of glass. When the proportion of lead oxide in glass reaches over 24% and the refractive index reaches 1.545, it can be called crystal.

Most of the crystal lamps sold on the market now use full lead crystal. The lead oxide content must be over 30% to ensure the transparency of the crystal; from the cutting surface, regular, flat, smooth, and sharp-cut surfaces guarantee the refractive effect of the crystal. Additionally, good crystals should have no bubbles, cracks, or impurities. Therefore, consumers can focus on these aspects when purchasing, observing the transparency of the crystal or checking relevant lead content data; touching the surface of the cut surface and the edges; checking for bubbles and other impurities.

Generally speaking, if you compare a pendant of a domestic crystal lamp with a pendant of an imported crystal lamp, you will find that the transparency of imported crystals is significantly higher than that of domestic crystals. The cutting surfaces of imported crystals are flat, smooth, and almost free of impurities, while domestic crystals may occasionally have bubbles or impurities.

Of course, different qualities come with different prices. Since the quality of domestic crystals generally does not match that of imported crystals, the price difference is significant. Relevant experts explain that the prices of crystal lamps on the market are relatively high. Domestic crystal lamps with a diameter of about 1 meter are priced between 3000-5000 yuan, Egyptian imported crystal lamps are priced between 5000-10000 yuan, and Swarovski crystal lamps are priced between 10000-15000 yuan; domestic crystal lamps with a diameter of about 0.8 meters are priced around 3000 yuan, Egyptian imported crystal lamps are priced around 5000 yuan, and Swarovski crystal lamps are priced around 10000 yuan; crystal ceiling lamps with a diameter between 0.8-1 meter can be purchased for under 5000 yuan.

In comparison, Swarovski crystal lamps generally sell for about three times the price of Egyptian imported crystal lamps.

3. Space determines the height of the lamp

Having clarified the concept, we need to enter the specific purchasing process. When purchasing, do not just pursue grandeur, magnificence, and luxury, blindly seeking a "big" crystal lamp. The diameter of the crystal lamp is determined by the size of the space where it will be installed. For example, in a room with an area of about 20 to 30 square meters, it is not suitable to install a crystal lamp with a diameter greater than 1 meter. If the room is too small, installing a large crystal lamp will affect the overall coordination; rooms with low ceilings are also not suitable for installing very tall crystal lamps. After hanging the chandelier, due to the modern home's space height, there is not much space left after hanging a crystal lamp, and generally, a coffee table will be placed directly below, allowing people to avoid bumping their heads on the crystal lamp while passing around the coffee table, thus making full use of the space.

Generally speaking, the height of crystal ceiling lamps is between 30-40 centimeters, the height of crystal chandeliers is about 70 centimeters, and the height of hollow crystal chandeliers is between 150-180 centimeters. Taking crystal chandeliers as an example, when installed in the living room, about 2 meters of space should be left below, and when installed in the dining room, about 1.8-1.9 meters of space should be left below. Consumers can choose to purchase lamps of corresponding heights based on actual conditions.