Thursday, July 29, 2010

Term for the Day: French Pendalogue

Two sizes of a French Pendalogue
Of the many shapes of chandelier crystals and prisms, the French Pendalogue remains one of the most popular. Known for its delicate, scalloped edges and graceful (almost cello-like) shape, the French Pendalogue has been in use in lighting fixtures for centuries. While the shape can change somewhat from maker to maker, the crystal always has a narrow neck which flares into a pear shape. Similar to the more-rounded “angel shape” prism, the French Pendalogue can be manufactured in a variety of sizes ranging from only an inch to crystals the size of a platter. This style of chandelier prism is so highly-regarded that the shape is often echoed in the design of jewelry. With its distinctly elegant flavor, this crystal shape will continue to flourish as long as we need light.

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