Like other reviews have said (that I unfortunately missed) the larger beads/crystals are NOT faceted and appear to be plastic, although I do believe they are glass (maybe? lol). The smaller crystals are very sparkly but the larger ones are not, which is a huge disappointment for anyone who loves lots of sparkle! Overall, it is definitely a cheaper looking chandelier and even at the $97 sale price, still seems a bit overpriced. I am glad we have high ceilings so the cheapness of it is not as noticeable.