Can I paint a gold plate chandelier bronze?

I have a perfectly good crystal and gold plated chandelier I just want a change and wondered if I could paint the gold bronze and leave the crystal bowls intact?

http://www.rustoleumspraypaint.com/how-to-guide/how-spray-paint-chandelier
http://designingalifeilove-amy.blogspot.com/2009/08/when-spray-paint-meets-ugly-chandelier.html

I've done this several times and have had great success with Rustoleum spray paint. The fumes get strong, so definitely do it outside if you can. Wear a face mask because when you inhale, the paint goes up your nose. I also recommend getting one of the comfort spray can grip things so you don't kill your finger:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_284850-90-241526_4294856872__?productId=3078199&Ntt=spray+paint&pl=1¤tURL=%2Fpl__4294856872__s%3FNtt%3Dspray%2Bpaint%26page%3D2&facetInfo=

Oh, and I used rubbing alcohol to seriously wipe down the surfaces before priming to make so there was no oil or grit on it.

Happy painting.