A jewel Tiffany lamp is a stained glass lamp whose shade is set with small pieces of raised glass: round beads, teardrop drops, cabochons or a fringe of dangling beads. Flat stained glass glows evenly when the lamp is on; the jewels catch the light at points and add sparkle, even when the lamp is off and lit only by daylight. This guide explains the four jewel details you will find in our Tiffany-style and stained glass lamps, compares the real sizes of each model from our product pages, and shows which size fits a bedside table, a desk or a sideboard.
All the lamps below are Tiffany-style: made in the stained glass tradition, not by Tiffany Studios. If you want to know how to tell the two apart, read how to tell if a Tiffany lamp is real.
Four kinds of jewel detail
Beads at the lead crossings. The shade is built as a diamond lattice, and a glass bead sits at every point where two lead lines cross. The pattern is regular and calm, so it suits a bedroom or a classic living room. This is the design of the Jewel Lattice Tiffany Table Lamp (Cream, Teal, Pink or Green), the Pink Jewel Lattice with red beads and the Large Jewel Lattice, 30 cm. The Tiffany Gypsophila Bedside Lamp uses the same idea with a small crystal at each crossing of a cream glass dome.
A mosaic of glass circles. Instead of beads on a lattice, the whole dome is made of round glass circles in many colours. The Jewel Stained Glass Tiffany Lamp has circles in red, orange, amber, yellow, green, blue, purple and cream, so it reads as the most colourful of the group.
Teardrop drops. Cream glass panels are set with coloured glass teardrops above a scalloped rim. The background stays light, so the lamp gives a soft, warm glow with small points of colour. See the Glass Drops Tiffany Table Lamp, 20 cm and the Large Glass Drops, 30 cm.
Cabochons and a beaded fringe. A cabochon is a smooth, domed piece of glass set into a panel. The Blue Panel Tiffany Table Lamp has a six-sided flared shade in sky blue and clear textured glass with red glass cabochons. The Beaded Fringe Tiffany Table Lamp and the Large Beaded Fringe, 30 cm combine a lattice of amber beads with a scalloped band and a fringe of dangling glass beads: the most Victorian look of the group (more in our guide to Victorian lamps).
Real sizes of our jewel and beaded Tiffany lamps
Sizes are taken from each product page. Ø means the diameter of the shade.
| Lamp | Jewel detail | Shade Ø | Height | Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel Stained Glass | Mosaic of glass circles | 20 cm (7.9 in) | 38 cm (15 in) | On/off switch |
| Jewel Lattice, 20 cm | Glass bead at each crossing | 20 cm (7.9 in) | 37 cm (14.6 in) | On/off switch |
| Pink Jewel Lattice, Red Beads | Red bead at each crossing | 20 cm (7.9 in) | 38 cm (15 in) | On/off switch |
| Tiffany Gypsophila | Small crystal at each crossing | 20 cm (8 in) | 38 cm (15 in) | Not stated |
| Glass Drops, 20 cm | Coloured teardrops | 20 cm (7.9 in) | 37 cm (14.6 in) | On/off switch |
| Blue Panel, 20 cm | Red glass cabochons | 20 cm (7.9 in) | 37 cm (14.6 in) | On/off switch |
| Beaded Fringe, 20 cm | Amber beads + bead fringe | 20 cm (7.9 in) | 37 cm (14.6 in) | On/off switch |
| Large Jewel Lattice, 30 cm | Glass bead at each crossing | 30 cm (11.8 in) | 46 cm (18.1 in) | In-line on/off switch |
| Large Glass Drops, 30 cm | Coloured teardrops | 30 cm (11.8 in) | 46 cm (18.1 in) | In-line on/off switch |
| Large Beaded Fringe, 30 cm | Amber beads + bead fringe | 30 cm (11.8 in) | 46 cm (18.1 in) | In-line on/off switch |
All of them give warm white light (3500K on the pages that state it) and come with a US, EU, UK or AU plug, except the Gypsophila (EU, UK or US). None of them is dimmable.
Which size fits where: a quick calculation
The jewel lamps come in two shade sizes, 20 cm and 30 cm. Here is how much room each leaves on common furniture, using the shade width, which is the widest part of the lamp:
- Bedside table 45 cm wide: a 20 cm shade leaves 25 cm free for a phone, a book or a glass of water. A 30 cm shade leaves only 15 cm, so keep the large models for a wide nightstand.
- Bedside table 40 cm wide: a 20 cm shade leaves 20 cm free; a 30 cm shade leaves 10 cm, which is tight.
- Sideboard or console 120 cm wide: a matching pair of 30 cm lamps takes 60 cm and leaves 60 cm between and around them for a mirror, a bowl or books.
- Height on a 55 cm bedside table: a 37 cm lamp puts the top of the shade at 92 cm from the floor; a 46 cm lamp puts it at 101 cm. For reading heights, see bedside lamp height and reading lights.
For the full range, from 16 cm to 40 cm shades, see Tiffany table lamp sizes; for the shape of each shade, see Tiffany lamp shade shapes.
How to choose between them
- For the most colour: the Jewel Stained Glass mosaic.
- For a soft, light glow: a cream background with jewels, such as Glass Drops, Beaded Fringe or Gypsophila. Light glass lets more light through than dense coloured glass.
- For a calm, regular pattern: the Jewel Lattice, in the colour that matches your room.
- For a statement on a sideboard: a 30 cm model, alone or as a pair.
Beads and fringes collect dust a little more than a smooth shade. A soft, dry brush or cloth with the lamp switched off and cool is usually enough; more tips in how to clean a lamp and its shade. If you love patterns from nature too, compare with our floral Tiffany lamps.
Frequently asked questions
Are the jewels real gemstones?
No. The jewels are glass: glass beads, glass teardrops and glass cabochons, set into a stained glass shade. The Gypsophila product page describes small crystals at each crossing.
Which jewel Tiffany lamp is best for a bedside table?
A 20 cm model, 37 to 38 cm high. On a 45 cm bedside table it leaves 25 cm free. The 30 cm models, 46 cm high, suit a wide nightstand, a sideboard or a console.
Can I dim these lamps?
No. The 20 cm models have an on/off switch and the 30 cm models an in-line on/off switch, according to their product pages. None of them is dimmable.
See every model in our Tiffany and stained glass lamps collection.
