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What is this kind of chandelier crystal called?

linnea56 (zone 5b Chicago)

9 years ago

I have been buying crystals in antique shops to retro-fit a chandelier that really looks much better with them. The one I am missing I need a name for. If you just search on Ebay, you get thousands of hits that are for the wrong kind. Spears, teardrops, etc. I'd like to target my search better.

What I want is the faceted ball like thingy that is often hanging from the center bottom. Thanks!

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writersblock (9b/10a)
9 years ago
Sorry, but I've never seen them called anything but crystal chandelier balls.

Example (not endorsement):

Here is a link that might be useful: chandelier balls
sombreuil_mongrel
9 years ago
Seem to recall it's called a ball/boule.
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linnea56 (zone 5b Chicago)
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks, that is turning up some good hits. As obvious as it may seem (now), I didn't try ball. Joke's on me ;)

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