Glass breaks easily - Each crystal must be individually packaged. Glass requires assembly one piece at a time - Complicated and time consuming assemble. Glass is heavy - Difficult to handle during installation, while on a ladder. Glass is expensive - More packaging, weight and breakage drives up cost for the customer. poly carbonate crystals have many advantages over glass. With our chandeliers, you can open a small box, do minor assembly and hang the chandelier within 30 minutes. This is primarily because we DO NOT use glass crystals. However, once its hanging, it will have a very similar look as glass and you will be one of the few who knows its actually much better than glass! Poly-carbonate is same material as bullet proof windows and eye lenses, light and strong. This gorgeous acrylic crystal-beaded Chandelier adds a touch of high design, baroque class to any interior, gala event, the 4 Light Crystal White Chandelier is ideal for those who want to make a dramatic statement in any space. This mini sized chandelier is made from high quality acrylic crystals and has a glass stem with solid metal frame and arms. Strands of sparkling acrylic beads swag from each light bulb to the glass frame with brilliant acrylic clear crystals hanging from each light bulb.