When you are talking about crystal chandelier parts, it is important that you use proper terms and make sure that you do not use any slang. For example, instead of saying, “I want to hang the sapphire blue chandelier,” you should say, “I am going to hang the sapphire blue ceiling light.” Instead of saying, “I need a new finial,” you should say, “I need a new finial and thread.” You do not need to use any special words unless you want to – just be sure that you do not use any filler words (like “yeah” or “you bet”) when talking to the salesperson so that they know what you are talking about and do not send you off in a different direction. There is nothing worse than getting a wrong product because you are unable to make the call when you are confused.
The next thing that you need to learn is that all chandelier replacement crystals are not the same. This may seem like a strange statement to make – after all, there are only two types of crystals – the ones that sit on the top of the light fixture and the ones that sit on the bottom. However, this difference does not stop the fact that they are all prisms – there is a slight difference between prisms and chandelier prisms. Prisms have two ends, while chandeliers have one. The prisms that sit on the light fixtures have little prisms while the ones on the bottom of the light fixtures have large prisms.
Now that you know how to use proper terminology, you will be able to find chandelier replacement crystals that will match the theme of your room. In addition to learning the difference between the various types of crystals, you will also find out how to recognize genuine chandelier parts that are fakes. Fake parts might look like authentic crystals – in appearance at least – but they are made of materials that aren’t strong enough to withstand the heat that is generated by the light bulb when it is installed. It is important that you pay attention to details such as the color of the crystals and their purity.