A Crystal Chandelier is a chandelier adorned with cut crystal drops, prisms and decorative ornaments designed to maximise the reflection and refraction of light. Produced throughout Europe from the eighteenth century onwards, crystal chandeliers became symbols of luxury and refinement in grand houses, palaces and hotels. Antique examples crafted with high-quality lead crystal remain among the most prestigious forms of decorative lighting, admired for their brilliance, craftsmanship and timeless elegance.