Crystal Chandeliers

The mere mention of crystal chandeliers would easily evoke thoughts of elegant home settings and you would probably prompt you to think of the stunning lights produced by the shimmering crystals. There is certainly no denying the fact that crystal chandelier pieces are among the luxurious and striking lighting fixtures that money can buy. So let’s take a short walk down memory lane to develop a finer appreciation for crystal chandeliers.

It might be a little surprising to note that crystal chandeliers made its first grand debut way back in the 17th century and have become among the hottest conversation pieces in social gatherings of that period. Understandably so, only the prominent and affluent members of the society, the crème de la crème as they were aptly called can afford to display crystal chandeliers during that time. Through the years, crystal chandeliers have continued to be a legacy on being a status symbol of sorts and continued to shed light to the houses and buildings of the elite and privileged few.

While there are about hundreds of crystal available, only one stands out from the rest – the Strass crystal, which is only manufactured by Swarovski, easily hailed as the unprecedented producer of the best crystals around the world. These particular crystals are precision cut only by state of the art machines and are polished and coated using an invisible optical layer that is largely responsible for that perfectly stunning effect. For this reason, Swarovski crystal chandeliers easily fetch among the most excessively priced lighting fixtures in the consumer market today.

In 2006, another crystal chandelier masterpiece was again unveiled to the extreme delight and awe of people all over the world. This particular piece was created through the artistic collaboration of Christopher Brooke and Bruno Basso and was christened “Science and Fiction”. The very shape of their particular piece was closely based on the Marie-There design, which was the chandelier identified to be owned by the Empress of Austria that dates back in the 18th century, as homage or a tribute of sorts. The chandelier contains 111 crystals, with 32-lit candles to complete it.

Another work of genuine in the world of crystal chandeliers can be credited to Ferrucio Laviani in 2005 called “Yoga”. He made this particular piece using 100 fine crystals in varying shades of pastel and encased them in a gold frame. It takes the similar shape of a kid’s top, but this certainly something that you would far from being considered a toy. He used halogen lights that cast a hypnotizing glow of rainbow of colors and showcases the textures of crystals as well.

The Mediterraneo made by Gaetano Pesce is yet another wonderful piece that is considered to be a feast for the senses. It closely resembles the old world designs of chandeliers, albeit with a interesting twist to it. Precisely 140 crystals with made into strands, 87 of which were premium cut Swarovski crystals that is lit up by LED can effectively offered a spectrum of color. Surprisingly, it is not simply an eye treat since it has also been reported to emit a soothing smell and gently changes shapes right before your eyes. This is certainly among the venerated pieces in the world.

Last, but definitely not the least is the “Vertigo” piece by Chris Levine. This particular creation has a certain old-time feel to it that you would somehow associate with the grand ballrooms of the Victorian period. But the fascinating addition are the laser lights that shines through rows of crystals that results to a ultimately display of colors and light.

All this fine pieces of crystal chandeliers naturally cost a fortune, and you would probably have to win in a lottery to own one. But this should not stop you to consider getting a fine crystal chandelier of your own that your budget can allow. It is certainly worth the investment.