Frequently Asked Questions
Shabbat candlesticks hold the two candles lit just before sunset every Friday to welcome Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, and traditionally a blessing is said over the flames right after lighting them. Because this ritual repeats every week, most households look for a pair sturdy and attractive enough to become part of the regular table setting rather than something reserved for special occasions. This Blue Crystal Candle Stick pair, with its blue accents and 10-inch height, is built for exactly that weekly role, though many people also buy or receive Judaica candlesticks as gifts for holidays, weddings, or a new home.
There's no fixed required height for Shabbat candlesticks - this pair stands 10 inches tall, a mid-to-tall size that gives a table setting real presence without crowding smaller centerpieces or place settings. Taller candlesticks tend to read as more formal and are easier to see across a full table, while shorter ones sit more casually alongside everyday dinnerware. If you're replacing a pair you already own or matching a set on a registry, use this 10-inch height as your reference point before ordering.
Yes - crystal is a common and fully traditional material for Shabbat candlesticks, alongside sterling silver, pewter, and brass. Crystal candlesticks like this blue-accented pair tend to catch and scatter candlelight differently than metal, adding color and sparkle to the table rather than a uniform metallic shine. There's no religious requirement dictating the material a candlestick must be made from, so the choice comes down to personal style, existing table decor, and, for many buyers, wanting something visually distinct from a plain silver pair.
Yes, in almost every household two candles are lit for Shabbat, so candlesticks are sold, priced, and used as matched pairs - this listing is for one pair, not a single piece. Some families add one additional candle per child as the family grows, meaning a household with children sometimes lights more candles side by side. The base tradition, though, is the pair, and that's the standard nearly every Shabbat candlestick set on the market, including this one, is built around.
Yes - Shabbat candlesticks are one of the most practical and lasting gifts for a Jewish wedding, bat mitzvah, or new home, since the recipient uses them every single week rather than only on the occasion itself. A distinctive design, like this blue crystal pair, tends to stand out more on a gift table or registry than a plain metal set, and it gives the giver a way to mark the occasion with something that keeps showing up in the recipient's life for years. This pair's blue accents and 10-inch height make it a memorable, well-sized choice.
Hand wash crystal candlesticks in warm water rather than running them through a dishwasher, since the intense heat and rapid temperature swings of a dishwasher cycle can dull crystal's shine or, over repeated cycles, stress the material enough to crack it. Dry with a soft, lint-free cloth immediately after washing to avoid water spots and streaking. Wipe down the base and stem regularly if wax drips accumulate, since dried wax is easier to remove while it's still fresh rather than after it's had time to fully harden onto the crystal surface.