It has a good decorative effect.
even if you don’t turn on the light.
Cleaning is more difficult.
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.
It is not a good idea to buy it from another country.
It must be made from Swarovski or Asfa Crystals, both from Austria. The difference in price between the two can be as much as ten or more 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. Only when the cutting lines are clear will there be good light refraction effect.
The light holder will normally be electroplated.
The answer depends on the condition of the electroplated surface.
5: It is also very important to
make sure that the small rings and needles used to hang the crystals are stainless steel. This can be directly test-ed with a magnet. If it is not ma-de of stainless steel, it will rust easily, which is very embarrassing.
In short, no matter what you buy, it is always right to choose a big Chinese brand (such as j@s lighting),
which has a basic quality guarantee.
How can you choose a crystal chandelier that is more reliable for your living room?
Crystal lamps are love-d and purchased by many consumers because they can bring elegance, luxury and fashion to a room.
Crystal lamps are smaller and lighter thanks to the development of optical fibres and diodes technology.
Making them suitable for modern home decor.
Coupled with the development of crystal cutting technology,
Crystal lamps are becoming more compact. Their modern lines, dreamy colors and ultra-modern shapes will be a focal point in 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.
As for natural crystals, there are very few natural crystal lightings on the market,
So I won’t go into too much detail about natural crystals.
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”,
Place natural silicon ore in an autoclave with some chemicals, and slowly cultivate it over a time period of 1 to 3 months (for various crystals).
Its chemical composition, molecular structure, optical properties, mechanical and electrical properties are exactly the same as those of natural crystal. However, in terms of birefringence and polarization, regenerated crystal is purer and has better color than natural crystal. After processing (cutting grinding and polishing), the various particles are crystal clear, dazzling wear-resistant, 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 under high temperature and high pressure, and then frozen and crystallized.
It does not have the crystalline properties of crystal, so it cannot be confused with this,
but it is resistant to high temperatures, so it can be made into crystal cups, baking sheets, tea sets, etc.
K9 crystal is also called K9 glass imitation crystal. Some people also call it synthetic glass, which is wronger.
Although K9 glass is also smelted with silica as the main raw material,
24% lead is added during the smelting process. Lead glass is made by smelting 24% lead.
Why add lead? Generally, glass turns blue or green and does not look like crystal. However, after adding lead, the whiteness of the glass is very high and it looks very much like crystal. Especially K9 glass, which contains 24%, is most like crystal, so K9 glass is called imitation crystal. appropriate.
Synthetic crystals are often used in the production of high-end lighting. Swarovski is the most famous brand. In the lighting industry, Baohui Lighting’s crystal lamps use its crystals.
This high-end synthetic glass is able to reflect colors that are both colorful and free of impurities.
Laser markings will be present on every crystal.
The smelted crystal can have tiny bubbles.
Or fluffy textures to mimic natural crystal.
The essence of K9 imitation glass crystal is still glass. Common products are crystal medals, crystal lamps, crystal photo frames, etc. Lighting products are most commonly made from K9 crystal. It generally does not reflect colorful light, but is pure white and transparent. Lord.
How to choose crystal chandeliers for your living room?
1.Consider home space
You need to select living room crystal lamps in different sizes.
The size of the room and the height of the floor will determine the price.
For crystal chandeliers to hang, the living room floor height must be greater than 3.3 metres.
Otherwise, just use crystal ceiling lamps. 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.
If the living room area is between 20 and 30 square meters,
Choose from 5 to 8 crystal lamps for your living room.
If you have a larger area than 30 square metres, then you can select 10 heads.
If the floor height exceeds 4 meters in addition to the crystal lamps above,
you can also choose a double-layer crystal chandelier.
The double-layer crystal chandelier for the living room with 10+5 heads is very luxurious.
2.Understand the price of lamps
Look at the quality again. The origin and purity of the crystal are the main factors causing the price difference.
Crystal is actually a type of glass, a purified product that has different transparency according to its lead content,
so the price There is a difference.
Transparency is improved by a higher lead content.
When purchasing a lamp made of crystal, it is important to identify its quality.
Crystal is a transparent and crisp material.
The lamp holder is also responsible for the price difference.
The most expensive lamp holder in the world is made of copper. The price of this lamp holder is over 5,000. It comes with a K9 crystal light.
The wrought iron lamp holder is cheaper,
The lamp with K9 Crystal is available for as little as 2,000.
Crystal lamps made from glass tubes can also be a great choice. They are also very affordable.
Brand Standards
Today, there are many lighting brands on the market,
The quality and prices of crystal chandeliers can vary widely between 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 chandeliers arealmost as good as famous brand lighting. However, besides the gold and jade, the bad products will be reflect-ed one by one in the future use process.
To avoid confusion, consumers must check the brand name when selecting a crystal chandelier.
Keep your eyes open to find out what you 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.
If the crystal pendants are of different sizes and shapes,
The appearance of the crystal chandelier will affect its overall beauty.
It is also important to pay attention to the crystal ball of the crystal chandelier.
If the crystal ball is cracked, has bubbles or 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:
If the weight is too light, it must be fake.
This will exclude counterfeit products like glass, plastic and pressed particles.
But now there are many cultured crystals on the market, and their weight is almost the same as that of 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.
In that case, they cannot judge the authenticity of the crystal and can only look at the grade of the crystal,
because crystal has a high refractive index.
We can put the crystal in a relatively dark place.
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:
Cultured crystals and natural gem-level crystals have one thing in common,
The crystals are transparent and almost free of stone grains.
The price of the two is quite different. Usually cultured crystal hand beads are ma-de into cut surfaces, and the crystals are transparent.
The price is not excessive, and the transparency is good.
However, if it is really a natural gemstone,
the price must be more than one hundred yuan, depending on the size of the crystal.
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.
Natural citrine can be identifi-ed when place-d in water. Natural citrine is a varying color in water.
The color of a single piece of citrine is usually yellow and radiates throughout the crystal. The color of the crystals is uniform when they are cultivated.
5.Inner packaging:
If there is an inner packaging, it will not be fake,
so you can be absolutely assur-ed when buying crystals with inner contents such as hair crystals and ghosts,
because forging such things is very costly and laborious, and the results are easy 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. Transmittance, refractive effects, hardness, and texture of the material are higher than resin materials. Molding is mainly divid-ed into: pressure casting, cutting, grinding and polishing processes. K9 material is optical glass, crystal clear.
7.Others:
Crystals with patterns of stone are not fake. They feel cool and have a nice shine. You must look for domestic crystal before you choose any other type of crystal.
secondly, look at the craftsmanship of the crystal lamp and the material of the metal frame; and then look at the price range.
The price is always fluctuating.
The price difference is enormous because the quality of domestic crystals are not as high as imported crystals.
According to relevant experts, the prices of crystal chandelier lamps on the market are relatively 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.
4.Things to note when choosing crystal lamps for the living room
1.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.
Insiders in the industry have pointed out that a crystal light with a 1 meter diameter is ideal for a 20 to 30 square meter living room.
Choose according to the different rooms and families: Many double-room families use the living room mainly, so they use beautiful and atmospheric ceilings as well as 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.
To avoid confusion, it is important to clearly identify the brand.
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.
They install high-quality lamp beads on the periphery or obvious places of larger crystal lamps, while shoddy products are use-d on the inner layer or hidden parts of the lighting.
From the appearance point of view, they are very similar to some famous brand lighting.
People choose cheaper items if they look the same. As everyone knows, those goods are gold and jade on the outside but ruined on the inside.
As the years passed, a series of problems began to appear.
Therefore, people must keep their eyes open when choosing and choose carefully.
3.Pay attention to whether the color is durable
Crystal lamps are also different in their service life.
Although the difference between high-end and high-end is not outstanding, the quality difference between high-end and low-end is very obvious.
When consumers buy crystal lamps, they should first look at its colorful effect, and then look at its gold-plated layer. Generally, high-end metal accessories are mostly electroplat-ed 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.
Low-end crystal lamps will darken in color and the brackets will become rusty after a period of time, while high-end crystal lamps will not change color for two to three years or even longer.
The key to the shining crystal ball is its brightness
The reason why crystal lamps can shine brightly is mainly due to the purity and cutting surface of the crystal ball and the lead content.
Therefore, consumers should check whether the crystal ball has cracks, bubbles, water ripples and impurities when purchasing.
Only crystal clear crystal balls can exert the best optical performance, allowing the light passing through to refract magnificent colors. ;
To achieve the best refraction of the Crystal Ball, the cutting surface must be smooth with clear corners and edges.
and in terms of lead content, generally high-quality crystal balls will use full lead crystal , the lead oxide content is no less than 30%, which is the purest raw material and can emit 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. You can go there and let the professionals clean it for you.
The price varies depending on the number crystal balls. The price ranges between 30 and 50 yuan.
If you find it too troublesome, you can also clean it yourself.
You can use two different methods: first, you can clean your 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.
Spraying a cleaning agent onto the surface of crystal lighting will remove the dust that is floating on the ball or piece. It’s simple, easy, and effective.
