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Let's talk about what 'The Drop' means on your lamp shade and how to measure it. To start at the beginning, RINGS refers to the shade hardware that creates the framework of a hardback lamp shade and allows it to attach to the lamp base. There are a variety of different hardware names when it comes to lamp shades, and some types of hardware have multiple names, so don't feel bad if that starts to sound a little confusing. You aren't alone. SPIDER RINGS, UNO RINGS, or EURO RINGS are just a few of the most common options. Uno rings and Euro rings are very similar, they both rest at the socket and have a wide hole where the base of the light bulb can pass through. With...

Here's a brief breakdown to help answer some of the most common lamp hardware questions. HARP: The harp is tall piece of hardware that attaches the shade to the base of the lamp. Harps come in different heights for different size shades. Harps are available online in one inch and half inch increments. If you are interested in changing the height of your lamp or the shape of your shade, this is the best place to start. To find the size of your original harp, remove the harp from your lamp and measure from the very bottom to the very top of the harp. You may need to pinch the bottom of the harp a bit and rest it on a tabletop with...