Turn on the light to a spectacular selection of chandelier showstoppers that add a bit of decadence to the winter market air. Silhouettes range from clean and simple to flowing and extravagant with a focus on metallic-toned finishes. Some designs are dripped in semi-precious stones, while others spotlight the route of minimalism. — Lindsey Strader

Corbett Lighting's St. Moritz chandelier showcases an elegantly styled hand-forged wrought iron construction, a bronze finish and tea-stained glass lanterns.

Clean lines play on metallic tones of muted gold and silver leaf on boxes of hand-worked wrought iron on the Morgan Collection pendant from Troy Lighting.

Both sleek and contemporary, the Bellamy three-light chandelier features intersecting arms and classic bowl shades, finished in Olde Bronze from Kichler ($477).

Reminiscent of early 19th century Italian design, the new Florence mini-chandelier from Quoizel is embellished with semi-precious African Prase Jasper stones and glass beads in subtle tones of green and smoke ($798).

Mid-century modernism is evoked in the Marais chandelier, displaying brushed nickel arms topped with milk glass shades from Murray Feiss ($999).

A golden ochre finish casts a warm glow on the Impossible Dream chandelier from Van Teal with soft-back, black trimmed beehive shades ($7,689).

The Brisas six-light chandelier showcases stylish bamboo patterned etching from Progress Lighting. Leaf clusters and banded metal arms complement the chandelier's scrollwork, which is joined together by bands depicting rattan wrapping ($1,275).

Hudson Valley Lighting's Yorktown chandelier by Williamsburg is available in polished nickel or old bronze finishes and features an orb-shaped body with slender, graceful arms and a rococo finial ($1,069).