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Are Schonbek chandeliers good quality?
Schonbek® lighting is synonymous with authentic handcrafted crystal chandeliers of the highest heirloom quality. Each creation is a radiant masterpiece of elegance and opulence, designed and crafted to illuminate generations to come.
Does schonbek use Swarovski crystals?
Spectra Crystal Spectra® Crystal stands for machine cut Swarovski crystal with Swarovski’s top-level quality. Spectra® Crystal has been a registered trademark since 1999 and offers the most lauded cuts in clear crystal.
What makes a chandelier a chandelier?
The American Heritage Dictionary defines a chandelier as “a branched, decorative lighting fixture that holds a number of bulbs or candles and is suspended from a ceiling.” In the interest of fire safety, today’s chandeliers rarely hold candles, but they still impart an incomparable ambiance.
Do chandeliers come assembled?
The crystal-armed chandeliers are shipped with the arms separate from the stem of the fixture. These chandeliers should be assembled at installation, with the stem being placed onto the chain and canopy before inserting the arms.
What is Schonbek crystal?
SCHONBEK CRYSTAL SELECTION CRYSTALS FROM SWAROVSKI (S) This heirloom quality crystal is characterized by visual purity, sharp faceting and precise polishing, offering shining clarity at industry standards. SPECTRA® CRYSTAL stands for machine cut Swarovski crystal with reliable Swarovski quality.
What is Swarovski Spectra Crystal?
SPECTRA CRYSTAL stands for reliable quality and machine cut crystal by Swarovski. As the basic line for the lighting sector it offers the most important cuts in clear crystal, undergoes stringent quality control and is responsibly produced.
When should you use a chandelier?
While most commonly used in the dining room, chandeliers can be used to create a statement in any room such as the living room, bedroom, and patio. Chandeliers feature multiple lamps, often in multiple tiers, and are used for ambient lighting.
How far down should a chandelier hang over a table?
A handy rule of thumb is that a chandelier should be 12 inches narrower than a table and have at least 48 inches of space from each of the room walls or edges. Hang a chandelier approximately 30 to 34 inches over a table with an 8 foot ceiling height.
How do you hang an old crystal chandelier?
How to Hang a Chandelier
- Turn off the power on the breaker box.
- Get a ladder of scaffolding.
- Remove the old light fixture.
- If the chandelier’s heavy, get additional support.
- Install the fan brace or mounting box.
- Assemble the new chandelier.
- Mount the chandelier to the ceiling.
- Test the new light fixture.
How do you know if a Swarovski crystal is real?
SWAROVSKI will always come with official packaging and an authenticity card. A genuine SWAROVSKI item will be flawless so when you look inside the crystal, you will not see any bubbles. If you do see a bubble, the item is definitely a fake.