subject: The intelligent crystal table lamps [print this page] The intelligent crystal table lamps The intelligent crystal table lamps
Crystals bring to mind sparkling, twinkling, snow-flaked beauty. They connote excellence, superior craftsmanship decadence, even. They are geometrically perfect. Defined as forms with identical three-dimensional patterns of atoms, ions and molecules in fixed distances from one another, crystals are the last word in perfection.
Crystals have a unique place in history. Gods of ancient myth wore them in their breastplates to ward off disease, priest and priestesses from a vast variety of societies and tribes also held them close, wearing them as protective jewellery. The lost city of Atlantis, that underwater city of lore, was said to have shone brightly in crystal. The Atlantians were said to have used crystals for communication, weather control, building and mind-bogglingly memory storing, sort of like nature's own hard drive.
Today, cultures still hold crystals sacred and use them popularly for healing. It has long been recognised that crystals, as well as having great beauty, are intrinsically intelligent and beneficial for personal health.
Diamonds, rubies, emeralds and many other perfect, precious stones take the shape of the crystal. Because a crystal's surface is broken up in beautifully asymmetric patterns, it easily attracts light. That's why crystal table lamps make beautiful pieces of furniture. Whether sitting on the high-shine surface of a polished mahogany study desk, or posing pretty on a living-room table, the crystal table lamp always steals the show.
Some designers know how to maximize the potential of the crystal and fringe the shades of crystal table lamps with beautiful, dangling designs. Others know how crystal optics can be incorporated into the crystal lamp design process to showcase principles that were once taught in physics class. Light travels slowly through denser patterns, such as crystal. But you knew that, right?! Even if you didn't, much enjoyment can be gleaned in choosing the perfect location for your crystal lamp. Remember learning about the prismatic light effect in science? Get ready to learn about the crystal effect! Will it look better on the south-facing window sill or in the corner where the light comes in at noon?
