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I've had my eye on this chandelier for quite some time. It's modern. Not your typical candle stick chandelier. It's different than anything you would find at Lowe's or Home Depot and definitely fits my decor style of rustic glam. I knew from reading the reviews that it would have to be put together crystal by crystal instead of coming already assembled. I was prepared for the challenge because I absolutely love this design. So I eventually took the leap and ordered it.It was packaged really well for shipping and arrived in only a few days after ordering it. It came with an extra crystal leaf just in case one broke which was nice. It took me approximately 2 hours to get all the crystals pinned to all the branches which wasn't that bad. Once you put the first 2 or 3 crystals it gets easier and goes quicker because you find your groove.DO NOT SHOVE THE CRYSTALS IN THE PETALS! Take your time when bending open the base petals just enough to fit each crystal inside in order to slide the pin through. If you don't open up the petals first and instead use the crystal to open the petals up you will damage the crystals. I HIGHLY recommend using jewelry tools or pliers with no teeth to avoid damaging the metal. It will make things so much easier. Shoving the crystals in to pry open the petals will chip your delicate crystals and then you'll have small pieces of glass everywhere. Once in place and hung you won't have that problem so don't worry about glass pieces raining down on you lol. It's only when in the process of attaching the crystals.Including in your package will be one white cloth glove to use when handling the crystals. This is to avoid finger prints. I didn't use it. There's just no way of avoiding the finger prints when handling the chandelier during the hanging process which is a two-man job. Once it was hung up I took a microfiber cloth and glass cleaner and gently wiped down every single crystal. It was tedious, but you could definitely see the difference. They're shiney now instead of being dull and cloudy from the prints.After attaching the crystals to the branches you'll need to attach the branches to the base. You will need to unscrew the base and open each section in order to secure the branches. That was the biggest pain in the neck for me. It looks intimidating seeing the base separated, but don't let that overwhelm you. I'm not an electrician so when I saw the wires in the middle section of the base needed to be connected I panicked. The directions are in really small print so I just read the pictures. I decided to attached the wires myself based on the directions with the images. I put the base together and hoped for the best. Once it was hung and the power turned in I was elated. I actually got the wires right lol. The electrician who hung it up for me took the time to show me which wires get attached and how to secure them which was great. I have 3 more light fixtures to change out that are not as heavy as this chandelier so now I'm more comfident. This chandelier weighs approximately 13 lbs so definitely get two people.In the end I feel this chandelier was well worth it. It would have cost more if already assembled for sure. So the price fits the "assembly required". My ceiling is average height, not really high at all, so I had a lot of length to trim with the wire and chain. However, I didnt trim it whatsoever. I had the guy let the chain hang and ran the wire through the entire length. The reason I didn't trim it is because I plan on moving in 5 years and I don't intend on leaving tbis beauty behind. It's coming with me and I don't know how tall the ceilings will be in my next home.This chandelier is gorgeous, different, and yes I would do it all over again! Take your time and don't rush it. Be careful and gentle and do it right. You'll be so happy and proud when it's finally hung and lit. Also, I ordered the Sunlite 12 pack 40W E12 bulbs in frost from Amazon, not clear bulbs because I didnt want to see the inside of the bulbs when off. The frosted look blends in so nicely and seamlessly with the chandelier. But the clear bulbs I'm sure would look just as nice. The frosted bulbs were just my preference. This chandelier only requires 9 bulbs so the extra bulbs are great to have on hand just in case one burns out. I eventually went to Home Depot and purchased a dimmer switch. This chandelier really lights up my kitchen dinette area a bit too much for me so a dimmer solved the problem. Plus it allows for some ambiance which is pretty.Good luck and I hope my long review helps!

Great kit to build!Once you get the hang of it, each crystal only takes 20 seconds to install.Everything is gentle, no brute force, as the metal leaves and the metal pin are soft.For each crystal, use the crystal to gently pry open the 4 soft metal leaves, until the tip of the crystal touches the bottom of the socket. Then press the 4 metal leaves against the crystal, and angle the 4 metal leaves along with the crystal, until they are symmetrically bent.Once you have done this test fit and adjustment, then gently thread the soft tin pin. It should slide right through easily, as you have already lined up the holes.Only takes 20 seconds a crystal, if you square off the 4 metal leaves as above prior to pinning!

This is a beautiful chandelier once assembled. Be aware that it did take several hours to attach all of the crystals but only a few minutes to hang it. If you have the patience to work on it, the reward is worth it. It looks like a piece that should have cost 3 times as much.

I bought this chandelier fully aware it would take a huge amount of work, as others have noted. Assembly was made easier with jewelry making tools and installation wasn't an issue because my husband is an electrical engineer. It still took a substantial amount of time, but so worth the effort, it's exactly what we wanted at a crazy affordable price. Attaching the crystals needs some creativity it you want it to look clean and fitted. Even if you had to hire a maintenance person to help, I still say this chandelier is well worth it! It provides plenty of light, we recommend using a dimmer switch.Instructions are seriously lacking, but with some handy experience, patience, and common sense you'll figure it out.

I think it needed one more light but im happy and its stunning! It takes work to put together. In total it took about 3 hrs.

It is as pretty as in the pic, but it has many pieces to assemble. All pieces were included, and it arrived in the predicted time.

I purchased this chandelier off jet for $170 with the 15% off coupon "Triple15".Took me 10-15 minutes to assemble 7 crystals on each branch. There were 18 branches so took about 3-4 hours but did it in 1-2hr blocks of time on separate days over the course of the week so didn't seem like a big deal. The most time was consumed by lining up the holes for the pin to slide through. Took about 2-hrs to assemble branches, wire, pull wire, remove chain links and attach to ceiling.I used a longer threaded nipple than what was supplied (2") I bought a 3.5" since my ceiling medallion added more thickness.**TIP 1** use needle nose pliers to straighten prongs before inserting pin through the hole in the crystal and the crystal holder. Most of the time all it takes is applying a little pressure down on the crystal while in the prongs and the pin just drops through very easily.**TIP 2** install the wire throughout the chandelier before you attach it to your ceiling junction box. But first remove chain links to desired length before threading wire and hanging.**TIP3** install branches before hanging the chandelier. And install a dimmer switch it costs $20 and is very easy to do (look it up on Youtube).Any question just comment below and also comment and tell me what you think of the final product.

If you do not have a job, kids, hobby, tv, car, computer, ipod, family or a library card, I highly suggest purchasing this chandelier. Each "leaf/crystal" is YOUR responsibility to attach to the chandelier. You are required to push a pin sized needle through three tiny holes. If you are looking for something to do for a few months and are in the market for a chandelier, this is it. 20/20 Vision and a Steady Hand is also a plus. Great decoration/pass-time for the recently retired surgeon... If this were assembled, it would easily be worth 2-3 times the current cost.

I didn't mind the busy work, but I need instructions to do the wiring....

I so wanted to love this!! I was fine with piecing all the crystals on. My thumb and first finger were sure sore. I just watched tv and mindlessly pit it together. There were NO directions. The tube where all the layers get screwed together was impossible to get together. With two people holding it I finally got it together. I thought I was ready to hang. Then I noticed chipped pieces of crystal all over the floor. Every time the chandelier is moved the crystal rubs on the pin and frame to hold the crystal and it chips off small pieces of glass. I can't have small pieces of glass under my light. Ouch!! Had to return. Another similar light same brand is sold in black and it is already assembled. I'm so disappointed about the chipping.

The previous reviewers are accurate. Buyer be ware. It does take an excessive amount of time to assemble and a rocket scientist to install (I didn't call one) I figured I'd spare my electrician the nightmare. You have to take 60+ microscopic pins and push them through each individual Crystal and use a tool to adjust metal clamps in place to keep them from moving. It takes hours! I'm young, excellent vision, and pretty crafty but this was a nightmare. This should have been $10 max.

Absolute garbage. Unless you have an engineering degree, a masters in nuclear physics and happen to be a great jewelry maker don't buy this piece of garbage! Actually don't buy anything from this company because this can't be the only garbage they sell! Parts missing, crystals that don't fit, pieces broken off, useless one page instructions to put together this 'some assembly required' disaster. Very cheap, took over 12 hours to finally put together using our own wire. We're in Canada so to take it all apart and send back through the USA is a huge inconvenience.

the assembly was a joke. Literally you have to fit 160 crystals by hand into the prongs and slide a delicate pin through the prong and the crystal and then bend the pin and wrap it around the stem. It's absolutely ridiculous. And you have to figure that out with practically no instructions. And then once you spend about 4 hours putting all of the crystals on, you then need a very handy person or electrician to figure out how to assemble the lamp which is now in 5 pieces. And forget about relying on the instructions because they are written by a super teeny tiny foreign man with super teeny tiny fingers. It is beautiful as the crystals are actual crystals and not plastic, but such a huge headache! I was determined and spent 4 hours putting it together and then another 3 hours with someone else trying to assemble the lamp and hang it and finally gave up and shipped it back. At least with Amazon they took it back no questions asked. I purchased an equally beautiful crystal lamp for about $50 more and it had practically no assembly. One thing I will say after spending 7 hours with no final product ... I would've gladly spent 3 times that amount for a fully assembled chandelier. I have much appreciation now :o)