The advantage of choose crystal chandelier is that it has a very good decorative effect
even if you don’t turn on the light.
The disadvantage is that cleaning is more troublesome.
Therefore, when purchasing crystal chandeliers, the main consideration is cleaning.
After eliminating worries about cleaning, the key points when purchasing are as follows:
1: First,
Find out if the crystal pendants that are attached to the chandelier come from China or another country. The price difference between the two is huge, several times as much.
2: If it comes from other countries,
it must be ma-de from Asfa crystals in Egypt or Swarovski crystals from Austria. The price difference between the two is several times or even ten times.
If you are unsure, ask if it is Chinese Crystal.
at this time, you have to look at whether the cutting line of the crystal is sharp or rounded. The rounded crystal is of no value. The light refraction will only be effective if the cutting lines have been made clear.
The light holder will normally be electroplated.
It depends on whether there are any defects on the overall electroplat-ed surface.
5: It is also very important to
make sure that the small rings and needles used to hang the crystals are stainless steel. Magnets can be used to test this. If it is not ma-de of stainless steel, it will rust easily, which is very embarrassing.
It is best to buy a Chinese brand, such as J@s Lighting, regardless of what you are buying.
which has a basic quality guarantee.
How to choose a more reliable crystal chandelier for the living room?
Crystal lamps are love-d and purchased by many consumers because they can bring elegance, luxury and fashion to a room.
The development of optical fiber and diode technology has made crystal lamps smaller and lighter,
making them more suitable for modern-style home decoration.
Coupled with the development of crystal cutting technology,
crystal lamps have become more compact, and their extremely modern lines and dreamy colors will become a highlight of modern rooms.
As these technologies advance,
Crystal lamps are still very popular and hold a prominent position on the market.
Selecting crystals
Crystals can be divided into four main categories: natural crystals, synthetic crystals, molten (also known as smelted) crystal and K9 crystal.
There are few natural crystal lights on the market.
so I won’t introduce too much about natural crystals here.
Synthetic crystal, also called regenerated crystal, is a single crystal, also known as synthetic crystal and piezoelectric crystal.
The hydrothermal method of crystallization is used to “imitate natural crystal growth”,
placing natural silicon ore and some chemicals in an autoclave, and gradually cultivating it over a period of 1-3 months (for different crystals).
The chemical composition, molecular structures, optical properties, mechanical, and electrical properties of regenerated crystal are identical to those of natural quartz. However, in terms of birefringence and polarization, regenerated crystal is purer and has better color than natural crystal. After processing (cutting, grinding, polishing), the particles of various shapes are crystal clear, dazzling, wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant.
Synthetic crystal is the name given to smelted crystal in the marketplace, but this is incorrect.
Crystal waste is used as a raw material for smelting.
Smelted at high temperatures and pressures, then crystallized and frozen.
This is not a crystal because it does not possess the same crystalline properties.
It is also resistant to high temperature, making it suitable for crystal cups, baking plates, tea sets and so on.
K9 crystal is also called K9 glass imitation crystal. Of course, some people call it synthetic crystal, which is even more wrong.
Although K9 glass is also smelted with silica as the main raw material,
In the melting process, 24% of lead is added. , which is actually lead glass.
Why add lead to glass? Generally, glass turns blue or green and does not look like crystal. After adding lead to the glass, however, it becomes very white and looks like crystal. Especially K9 glass, which contains 24%, is most like crystal, so K9 glass is called imitation crystal. appropriate.
Among the more high-end lighting products, synthetic crystals are used. The representative brand is the well-known Swarovski (SHLSQ). Crystals are used in Baohui Lighting crystal lamps.
We can see with the naked eye that the colors reflected by this high-end synthetic crystal are colorful and impurity-free,
Laser markings will be present on every crystal.
Smelted crystal is made by smelting and may have a small number of tiny bubbles
Or fluffy textures to mimic natural crystal.
The essence of K9 imitation glass crystal is still glass. Crystal medals, lamps, photo frames, and crystal photo frames are all common products. Therefore, K9 crystal is the most common in lighting products. It generally does not reflect colorful light, but is pure white and transparent. Lord.
2.How to choose crystal chandelier for living room?
Consider your home space
You need to select living room crystal lamps in different sizes.
according to the area and floor height of the living room.
The living room must have a floor height of more than 3.3 meters to be suitable for hanging crystal chandeliers.
If you want to use ceiling crystal lamps, then do so. Choose a living room crystal lamp with a single head or three heads if the area of your living room is less than 20 sqm.
The living room should be between 20-30 square meters.
you can choose 5 to 8 living room crystal lamps.
If the area is greater than 30 square meters, you can choose 10 heads.
In addition to the above crystal lamps, if the floor height is more than 4 meters,
You can also select a double-layer chandelier.
The double-layer crystal chandelier for the living room with 10+5 heads is very luxurious.
2.Understand the price of lamps
Let’s look at the quality of the crystal lamp again. Origin and purity of crystal are two main factors that determine the price.
The term crystal is a purified glass that has varying transparency depending on its lead content.
So the price is different.
Transparency is improved by a higher lead content.
When purchasing a lamp made of crystal, it is important to identify its quality.
through the crispness and transparency of the crystal.
Of course, the lamp holder of the crystal lamp is also a factor that causes the price difference.
The all-copper lamp holder is the most expensive. It is usually equipp-ed with K9 crystal lamp, and the price is more than 5,000.
The wrought-iron lamp holder costs less.
The lamp with K9 Crystal is available for as little as 2,000.
The popular crystal lamps made of glass tubes are also a good choice and are very cost-effective.
3.Identify brand standards
There are a lot of lighting brands available today.
and the quality and price of crystal chandeliers vary greatly among different brands.
The quality of famous lighting brands is guaranteed and their logos are usually engraved onto each crystal finish.
However, there are still some unscrupulous merchants who will work hard on the appearance of crystal chandeliers.
The imitation crystal chandeliers are almost comparable to famous brand lighting. The bad products, aside from the jade and gold, will be reflected one by one during the use process.
To avoid confusion, consumers must check the brand name when selecting a crystal chandelier.
and keep their eyes peeled to pick out what they like.
4.Identify crystal pendants
The pendant specifications of the crystal chandelier must match each other.
It is the strings of pendants made from crystal clear that give the chandelier its dazzling and noble appearance.
The crystal pendants may be different in size and shape.
The appearance of the crystal chandelier will affect its overall beauty.
The crystal ball in the crystal chandelier also needs to be pai-d attention to.
Whether the crystal ball has cracks, bubbles and impurities,
only the crystal clear crystal ball can refract the best light effect and create a bright living atmosphere.
How to determine the quality of a crystal lamp
1.Weight:
It is a fake if the weight of the item is too low.
In this way, counterfeit products such as glass, plastic, and press-ed particles can be exclud-ed.
There are now many cultured stones on the market. Their weight is nearly the same as natural crystals.
It is not easy to find the authenticity by trying it by hand.
2.Refractive index:
Most people like to look at crystals under light.
They can only judge the quality of the crystal in this case.
Crystal has a high index of refraction.
You can place the crystal in an area that is relatively dark.
Natural crystals will have a very vibrant color, whereas cultured crystals will have a darker color.
lacking a sense of “spirit” and only having a slight brightness.
3.Price:
Both cultured crystals as well as natural gem-level stones have something in common.
The crystals are transparent and almost free of stone grains.
The price of the two is quite different. The crystals in the hand beads are usually transparent and cut into surfaces.
It’s transparent, but the price is generally not too high.
If it’s a real natural stone, then yes.
The price of the crystal must be higher than 100 yuan.
4.Color difference:
Natural crystal is a mixture of colors. It is impossible for every part of a natural crystal to be uniform in color. For example, citrine, there are very few natural citrines on the market.
When placed in water, natural citrine is easily identifiable. The color of natural citrine in water is uneven.
The color of a single piece of citrine is usually yellow and radiates throughout the crystal. When cultivating crystals, the color is absolutely uniform.
5.Inner packaging:
It will not be a fake if the inner packaging is authentic.
so you can be absolutely assur-ed when buying crystals with inner contents such as hair crystals and ghosts,
Because forging these things is expensive and time-consuming, but the results are simple to produce.
Being seen throug-h.
6.Indicator measurement:
Crystals are divid-ed into K5/K8/K9, of course K9 is the best.
K9 crystal is also call-ed K9 glass, which can also generally refer to glass products ma-de of K9 material.
It is use-d in optical coating and other fields, and the price per kilogram is 10-15 yuan. The transmittance, refractive effect, hardness and texture are much higher than those of resin materials. Molding is mainly divid-ed into: pressure casting, cutting, grinding and polishing processes. K9 material is optical glass, crystal clear.
7.Others:
It feels cool to the touch, and crystals with stone patterns are basically not fake. You must look for domestic crystal before you choose any other type of crystal.
Look at the quality of the lamp, the frame material and craftsmanship. Then look at its price.
Of course, the price fluctuates greatly.
The price difference is enormous because the quality of domestic crystals are not as high as imported crystals.
Experts say that the prices of crystal chandeliers on the market are high.
The price of domestic crystal lamps with a diameter of about 1 meter is between 3,000-5,000 yuan; while in Egypt The price of imported crystal lamps is between 5,000-10,000 yuan.
When choosing crystal lamps for your living room, you should consider the following.
Different choices for different situations
When purchasing crystal lamps, be sure to choose based on the size of the space and the shape of the lamp.
Industry insiders pointed out that according to space requirements, a crystal lamp with a diameter of about 1 meter should be select-ed for a living room of 20 square meters to 30 square meters.
You can choose according to different families and different rooms: many double-room families are mainly for the use of the living room, so they mainly use atmospheric and beautiful ceilings and pendant crystal lamps;
Some young people, or newlyweds, may choose to decorate their bedroom with a multi-pendant, wall-mounted, crystal lamp that is delicate, charming and warm in tone.
if you want to install a crystal lamp in the kitchen, you can install a pendant crystal lamp that is both energy-saving and reflects a warm life.
2.Be sure to identify the brand to avoid confusion.
Nowadays, most crystal lamps on the market start at a thousand yuan. Crystal chandelier lamps of different brands are similar in appearance.
Some manufacturers are only interested in superficial results.
The lighting is installed with high-quality lamps on the outer layer of the crystal lamp or in obvious locations, but inferior products are used on the inner layer and hidden areas.
They look very similar to famous brands of lighting.
People choose cheaper items if they look the same. Everyone knows that these goods look like gold or jade but are ruined inside.
As time passed, various problems appeared one after another.
Therefore, people must keep their eyes open when choosing and choose carefully.
3.Pay attention to whether the color is durable
The service life of crystal lamps of different grades is also different.
The quality difference between low-end and high end is quite obvious, even though the difference is not very noticeable.
Consumers should look first at the color of the lamp, then at its gold plating. High-end metal accessories tend to be electroplated with 24K gold.
This kind of gold-plated light will not change color for several years, nor will it Rusty, low-end ones cannot achieve this effect and will lose their original color in two or three months.
After a certain period, low-end crystal lamp brackets and their color will change. High-end crystal lamp color will not change for at least two or three years.
4.Shining brightly, the crystal ball is the key
Crystal lamps are bright because of their cutting surface and purity. They also contain lead.
Therefore, consumers should check whether the crystal ball has cracks, bubbles, water ripples and impurities when purchasing.
Only crystal balls with crystal clarity can provide the best optical performance. The light that passes through them will refract beautiful colors. ;
The cutting surface of the crystal ball depends on whether it is smooth and has clear edges and corners, so as to achieve the best refraction effect of the crystal ball;
Lead oxide is the most pure raw material, and it can produce bright colors.
Crystal lamps are a great way to add a touch of elegance and sparkle to any room.
The crystal lamp’s angular, bright, smooth cutting surface will eventually accumulate dust. This will weaken its refractive index, and it will lose the style of its previous design.
So how can we return it to its former glory?
Don’t worry, general crystal lamp lighting shops will have dedicated cleaning personnel. There are professionals who will clean your crystal lamp for you.
The price varies depending on the number crystal balls. The general price is between 30 yuan and 50 yuan.
If you find it too troublesome, you can also clean it yourself.
Here are two methods to introduce to you: First, clean with kerosene.
After removing the crystals, soak them in kerosene. Then, wipe the surface gently with a toothbrush. Once the dirt on the surface has softened up, use washing powder to scrub the surface.
Spray a special cleaning agent on the surface of the crystal lighting, so that the floating dust on the crystal ball or crystal piece will be take-n away as the liquid evaporates, which is simple, effective, quick and easy.