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Ceiling Cut Glass Chandeliers

Advances in glass making technology in the early eighteen century led to the widespread production of cut-glass and lead crystal chandeliers. Glittering crystal chandeliers do not necessarily require the formal setting of grand reception rooms as crystal chandeliers can be just as much at home in an uncluttered contemporary interior. If you would like to know the difference between crystal and glass please see the information below the products.

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Elstead Mignon 8 Light Chandelier - Crystal Teardrop DropletsElstead Mignon 8 Light Chandelier - Crystal Teardrop Droplets
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Elstead Mignon 8 Light Chandelier - Crystal Teardrop Droplets

 
£290.00
Beautiful Antique Gold Leaf Bobeches
3 Light Gold & Cream Chandelier with Flower Details3 Light Gold & Cream Chandelier with Flower Details

3 Light Gold & Cream Chandelier with Flower Details

 
£186.00
Acrylic Bead Detailing - Feminine for Soft Spaces
Crystal Glass Chandeliers - designed to be safe for bathroomsCrystal Glass Chandeliers - designed to be safe for bathrooms

Crystal Glass Chandeliers - designed to be safe for bathrooms

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£193.00
IP44 Rated 3 Arm Flush Light & Chain Suspended Chandeliers
Large Ornate Acrylic & Chrome Chandelier - 8 or 12 LightLarge Ornate Acrylic & Chrome Chandelier - 8 or 12 Light

Large Ornate Acrylic & Chrome Chandelier - 8 or 12 Light

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£269.00
Both Sizes Measure 780mm in Diameter
5 Light Gold & Cream Chandelier with Flower Details5 Light Gold & Cream Chandelier with Flower Details

5 Light Gold & Cream Chandelier with Flower Details

 
£295.00
Acrylic Bead Detailing - Feminine for Soft Spaces
Stunning Polished Chrome Empire 6 Light ChandelierStunning Polished Chrome Empire 6 Light Chandelier

Stunning Polished Chrome Empire 6 Light Chandelier

 
£327.00
Faceted Clear Glass Droplets & Beads
Vintage Style Boudoir Crystal Chandeliers in Aged Silver - 3 or 5 ArmVintage Style Boudoir Crystal Chandeliers in Aged Silver - 3 or 5 Arm

Vintage Style Boudoir Crystal Chandeliers in Aged Silver - 3 or 5 Arm

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£374.90
Glass Droplets and Scrolled Metalwork
Striking Gold Finished Empire 9 Light ChandelierStriking Gold Finished Empire 9 Light Chandelier

Striking Gold Finished Empire 9 Light Chandelier

 
£429.00
Faceted Clear Glass Droplets & Beads
Crystal Elegance: 8-Arm Chandelier with Chrome Detailing and Sparkling DropletsCrystal Elegance: 8-Arm Chandelier with Chrome Detailing and Sparkling Droplets

Crystal Elegance: 8-Arm Chandelier with Chrome Detailing and Sparkling Droplets

 
£553.00
Cascading Crystals and Velvet-Adorned Suspension. Chain Suspension with Velvet Cover
Exterior Rated Woven Ribbon Ball Pendant - Two SizesExterior Rated Woven Ribbon Ball Pendant - Two Sizes

Exterior Rated Woven Ribbon Ball Pendant - Two Sizes

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£555.00
Use Inside or Outside - Great for Pool Rooms, Garden Areas or Bathrooms
Rose Coloured Crystal Chandelier - 8 ArmRose Coloured Crystal Chandelier - 8 Arm

Rose Coloured Crystal Chandelier - 8 Arm

 
£573.00
Crystal Octagons and Drops with Velvet Chain Cover - 8 Light
Grandeur Illuminated: Oversized 88cm 15-Arm Crystal Chandelier in Gold and Matte BlackGrandeur Illuminated: Oversized 88cm 15-Arm Crystal Chandelier in Gold and Matte Black

Grandeur Illuminated: Oversized 88cm 15-Arm Crystal Chandelier in Gold and Matte Black

 
£636.00
Make a Statement with Modern Luxury in a Larger-than-Life Design
Deco Cascade Light Pendant - Antique Silver Paint and Hand Decorated GlassDeco Cascade Light Pendant - Antique Silver Paint and Hand Decorated Glass

Deco Cascade Light Pendant - Antique Silver Paint and Hand Decorated Glass

 
£683.80
Adjustable Chain Suspension - Multiple Glass Disks
Chandelier with Crystal Droplets - 8 Arms Chandelier with Crystal Droplets - 8 Arms

Chandelier with Crystal Droplets - 8 Arms

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£934.00
Choose Gold or Antique Silver Finish
Cut Crystal Scrolled and Curled 10 Arm Chandelier - Chrome or GoldCut Crystal Scrolled and Curled 10 Arm Chandelier - Chrome or Gold

Cut Crystal Scrolled and Curled 10 Arm Chandelier - Chrome or Gold

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£963.00
Clear Glass Crystals and 1.1 Metre Drop
Blown Glass & Cut Crystal 18 Arm ChandelierBlown Glass & Cut Crystal 18 Arm Chandelier

Blown Glass & Cut Crystal 18 Arm Chandelier

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£973.00
Choose Chrome or Gold Metal Frame
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Cut Crystal Chandeliers

Confused as to the difference between crystal and glass? Crystal has a lead content of at least 24% whereas glass has no lead. Very fine quality crystal will contain anywhere from 36% to 70%. Higher lead content increases clarity, brilliance and weight however lead crystal is soft and more susceptible to scratching.

So, the difference between glass and crystal is the lead content and glass contains little or no lead. Glass will usually have softer edges than crystal.

Whether a product is labelled as crystal or glass (or sometimes cut glass) differs from country to country. In the Western world crystal usually indicates the presence of lead with a content of at least 24%. Lights containing 10% of lead oxide can be labelled as crystal and products containing more than 30% of lead oxide are labelled as "high-lead crystal".

In the Czech Republic, the term "crystal" is used for any exquisite, high quality glass. Therefore "leaded crystal" means that the crystal contains more than 24% of lead oxide.

The presence of lead softens the glass and makes it more suitable for cutting and engraving. Lead increases the weight of the glass and causes the glass to refract light. If crystal contains less than 24% of lead, it has a higher proportion of barium oxide which ensures that the light refracts well.

A crystal chandelier will cast a high spectrum of colours around the room and if its content of lead is higher the chandelier will provide even more sparkle.

Acrylic Crystal Beads

Acrylic is a useful, clear plastic that resembles glass, but has properties that make it superior to glass in many ways. It’s lighter making it less easy to break or shatter.

Acrylic may have a transparency rate of 93% making it the clearest material known. Very thick glass will have a green tint, while acrylic remains clear.

There are some misconceptions about acrylic, namely that it yellows, turns brittle and cracks over time. Though this might be true of very cheap forms of plastic, it is not so with acrylic. Some people worry that acrylic scratches too easily, but unlike glass, scratches can be easily buffed out of acrylic.