Crystal lighting normally in the form of crystal chandeliers, hanging lights and wall brackets is made with lead crystal. Lead crystal in 'cut glass' which has a high lead content. Sometimes glass and crystal are mixed on the same light fittings. Real crystal is often used for the droplets beads and jewels that dress a chandelier or wall light or sconce. Crystal is used often in high quality lighting as the clarity and quality of crystal is highly reflective. Crystal also refracts and slits light allowing for rainbow effects around the room.