Crystal Chandelier Parts

So, you have finally made the decision to purchase one or two chandeliers for your home.

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the world of elegant style that chandeliers usher into our lives from their sheer ownership alone. And of course, you will want to keep your chandelier in excellent condition for many more years to come, preferably to bring joy to the succeeding generations.

Well, if that is the case, then you should know about the many crystal chandelier parts! Your knowledge, even if it just a basic one, will go along way towards fixing problems as soon as these happens to your chandeliers. You may even save on the costs of hiring a professional to do the job of fixing for you although this does not necessarily mean that you should do everything on your own. With a sizable investment in home decor as a chandelier can be, you want to protect it as much as you possibly can.

The crystal chandelier replacement parts that you will be purchasing will depend on the type of chandelier in the first place. You must read the manufacturer's specifications and instructions to determine the specific parts that you must purchase from specialized stores and sites. If you have a custom made Schonbek chandelier, you should go back to the manufacturer for needed parts.

A bobeche is the dish fitted just below the nozzle, which was used to catch the dripping wax from the candles and, hence, served a practical purpose. Nowadays, however, the bobeche is a decorative accent to the chandelier since the light source used is now the light bulbs, not candles.

If your chandelier does not have bobeches but you wish to add beauty to it, then you can always purchase said additions. You can choose from a wide variety of cuts, sizes and even colors in either cut crystal or pressed crystal. With a few DIY skills, you may even be able to install these beautiful crystal chandelier parts on your own.

Some chandeliers have candle covers, also called candle sleeves, but different from candle holders. You may need candle covers to protect the faux electric candles or the real wax candles from dirt, dust and a sundry other sources of grime. Admittedly, these are not essential chandelier parts but you cannot deny that these little conical slips look good on your chandelier.

Your choices in candle cover range from the inexpensive cardboard and plastic types to the sparkly glass and brass kinds. You have to choose based on your budget, your preferences in aesthetics and your chandelier type. For example, if your chandelier is the old-fashioned wax type, then the most logical choice in candle covers is either durable glass or string steel. If it were the faux electric candle type and you will be using the candle sleeves to protect the bulbs while in transit, then the plastic or the cardboard type will suffice.

Chandelier Arms

Also known as the branches, the chandelier arms are where the lights are placed. In many ways, the arms are the most important crystal chandelier parts because the beauty of the chandelier with the lights off can be enjoyed through the intricacies of the branches. Besides, chandeliers are used for their ornamental values than for their illuminative values, which means that focus is often on how well, how ornate and how sparkly the arms are made.

You may also use chandelier arms to extend the dimensions of your existing chandelier. This way, you can have a new one without anybody else the wiser for it but you will be wiser by a few hundred dollars. Just choose which type of chandelier arms like rope arm, fluted arm of the S arm that will best fit your old light fixture.

Crystal Spears and Beads

Your factory-bought chandelier may seem a tad too ordinary for your tastes but since you were after the affordable price, you probably settled for it. Well, don't despair about falling into the rut of ordinariness by purchasing the most affordable of all crystal chandelier parts - the spears and beads, of course.

If your old chandelier becomes too old, you can always exchange its old spears and beads with new ones. Your new chandelier is actually your old one, just with new crystals.