Crystal Candle Holder
By Udh Ris

Crystal Candle Holder a class of its own

Beauty of crystal candle holder is unmatched comparing to the other types of candle holders. The elegance of crystal candle holder provides a different effect to the living room, bedroom or any other area of the house, where you choose to place it. They come in various colours, shapes and styles making ideal fashion statement and a show piece for any room of the house.

Crystal candle holders are unique in their own class, as they are mostly used to light up special occasions and to recreate the much needed romantic ambience.

Historical significance of Crystal Candle Holder

Crystal candle holders have a very long history, where in the earlier days kings and the royal class where presented as gifts. The hand craftsmen during that period made such holders a status symbol and brought royalty to the table or home. In the earlier times the candle holder sconce were mounted at various places in the palaces to light up in fine crystal.

Designing of Crystal Candle Holder

Most of the modern crystal candle holder is made of K9 artificial crystal for the mass production. In the earlier days crystal candle holders where made in the kiln, with hand craftsmen at its best, using callipers to measures the design, and stringent quality checks for an unmatched finishing. The craftsmen knew the secret of combining various mineral components and to create glass crystal with beautiful mystifying qualities.  Over the years, the decoration component on the crystal candle holder was done by painting, etching or cutting, giving it much more style and appeal.

The handcrafted crystal candle holder remains as one of the most treasured gift that you can give to your loved ones, a treasured friend or to yourself. Regardless of the looks, they are also useful in protecting the fittings and furniture in the house. This is because they help in avoiding wax dripping and also indirectly protect your upholstery.

Care tips for Crystal Candle Holder

It is recommended to hand wash crystal items in warm water, then it should be dried with lint free cloth after rinsing it thoroughly. We should avoid keeping the crystal candle holder upside down because this would damage the rim, which is the most fragile part of the crystal.

There are various brands selling crystal candle holders, with intriguing design, making it a perfect gift for any age, interest and hobby. Some of the known brands are Swarovski, Waterford, Vintage, Godinger plus many more brands are available at different prices to meet different budget requirements. You can find these brands at the local malls and also shop online at amazon.com or any other online portal, where many promotional offers are available for variety of designs.

The crystal candle holder provides an antique feeling, and is a perfect accessory for dinner table, or in the bedroom to make the perfect ambience.