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Bertrand Cut Glass Teardrop Pendant Light lit, showing the diamond cut glass body under a gold brass crown

Cut glass and gold brass

BertrandCut Glass Teardrop Pendant Light

The Bertrand Cut Glass Teardrop Pendant Light holds a clear glass teardrop cut in a fine diamond lattice, hung from a gold brass crown and finished with a faceted glass ball at the point.

Three bulbs sit inside the glass rather than behind a shade, so the light leaves through every facet and the body itself reads as the lit object.

  • Two crownsStyle A or Style B, same glass body
  • One sizeØ 9.8" x H 18.1" / 25 x 46 cm
  • Gold and clearGold brass, transparent glass
  • Three bulbsE12/E14, not included

Two crowns, one glass

Both styles use the same cut glass teardrop, the same 25 cm width and the same 46 cm body height. Only the brass above the glass changes, so a pair of each can hang together without clashing.

Chain, adjusted on siteØ 9.8" / 25 cmH 18.1" / 46 cm
Style A pendant with scrolled brass leaves over the clear cut glass teardrop

Style A Scrolled crown

Dia 25 cm x H 46 cm / Ø 9.8" x H 18.1"   E12/E14 x 3

Scrolled brass leaves curl over the shoulders of the glass, with a glass drop hanging at each side. The quieter of the two, and the easier one to repeat in a row.

Chain, adjusted on siteØ 9.8" / 25 cmH 18.1" / 46 cm
Style B pendant with a wider brass crown hung with faceted glass drops

Style B Drop crown

Dia 25 cm x H 46 cm / Ø 9.8" x H 18.1"   E12/E14 x 3

A wider brass crown carries rows of faceted glass drops above the body, so the sparkle starts overhead and spreads well beyond the glass.

Specifications

The same measurements apply to both styles. The height below covers the body only; the chain sets how far it drops.

MaterialBrass and glass
ColorGold brass, transparent glass
GlassCut diamond lattice, faceted ball at the point
SocketE12/E14 x 3
BulbsNot included; the color of the light follows the bulbs you fit
HangingChain, adjusted on site
InstallationHardwired to a ceiling box
Body height46 cm / 18.1", chain not included in this figure
Style ADia 25 cm x H 46 cm / Ø 9.8" x H 18.1"E12/E14 x 3
Style BDia 25 cm x H 46 cm / Ø 9.8" x H 18.1"E12/E14 x 3

The glass

Cut to carry the light

The teardrop is clear glass, cut all over in a fine diamond lattice. With three bulbs inside the body, every cut picks up the light and throws its own small highlight, so a 25 cm pendant still reaches across a hallway or a run of counter.

The glass ball at the point repeats the same facets, and the brass above it stays gold and plain, which keeps the sparkle where it belongs.

Three bulbs inside the glassnot one bulb behind a shadeEvery cut catches the lighteach facet throws its own highlightLight reaches the wallssmall fixture, wide sparkle
Close view of the diamond lattice cut across the clear glass body
Diamond latticeCut across the whole body, not printed or pressed on one face.
Gold brass crown detail above the glass teardrop
Gold brass crownCast detail above the glass, in a warm gold finish.
Faceted glass drops and the glass ball at the point of the pendant
Faceted dropsGlass drops at the shoulders and a faceted ball at the point.
Three Bertrand pendants hung in a row above a marble kitchen island

Buy three

Three reads as one light

One Bertrand is a small point of light. Three hung in a row turn the same cut glass into a single run that covers a whole island or a long table, and the facets catch each other so the sparkle carries down the length of the room.

  • Covers the counterThree at 24 to 30 in apart light a 7 to 9 ft island evenly, with no dark stretch in the middle.
  • Holds its ownA single 25 cm pendant can look lost over a wide counter. Three fill the space without a bigger fixture.
  • Same drop, same lookSet all three chains to the same length so the glass balls line up at eye level.

Scale and spacing

Better in twos and threes

At 25 cm across, one Bertrand suits a small space such as a powder room or a bedside. Over an island or along a hallway, hang two or three in a row and let them read as one line of light.

30 in apartAbout 32 inIsland counter
Above a counterKeep the bottom of the glass about 30 to 36 in above the surface, so it clears sight lines across the island.
Between pendantsSpace the centers about 24 to 30 in apart, and keep the end pendants in from the ends of the island.
Over a walkwayIn a hallway or an entry, leave at least 7 ft from the floor to the glass ball.

Where it works

Kitchen island lit by a row of cut glass pendants
Three in a row above an island, hung at counter height.
Hallway with cut glass pendants repeated along the ceiling
Down a hallway, repeated at even spacing.
Single cut glass pendant hung beside a bed in place of a lamp
A single pendant beside the bed, in place of a lamp.
Small dining table under a cut glass teardrop pendant
Over a small dining table, or in an entry with a low ceiling.

Caring for the Bertrand

Before you clean

Switch off the power at the wall and let the bulbs cool.

Cut glass

Dust with a soft dry cloth or a soft brush, which reaches into the cuts. Wipe with a barely damp cloth if needed, then dry at once so no marks dry into the facets.

Gold brass

Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Skip abrasive pads and ammonia or acid cleaners, which can dull the gold finish.

Questions

Short answers to what buyers ask most about the Bertrand.

Are bulbs included?

No. It takes three E12/E14 bulbs, and the color of the light follows the bulbs you fit.

What is the difference between Style A and Style B?

Only the brass crown. Style A has scrolled leaves, Style B a wider crown hung with glass drops. The glass body and the size are the same.

Does the 46 cm height include the chain?

No. That is the body alone; the chain adds to the drop and is adjusted on site.

Can I hang several in a row?

Yes. Two or three suit an island or a hallway, spaced about 24 to 30 in apart.

How is it installed?

It is hardwired to a ceiling junction box. We recommend a licensed electrician.

Four hands-on stages

From a bar of raw brass to the frame of your lamp, each stage is done by a person at a machine or a bench.

A solid brass block being cut to size on a workshop saw
A brass rod being turned on a metal lathe with curls of brass swarf
A craftsman cutting brass sheet into shapes at the bench
A metalworker welding a brass lamp frame at the bench

Brass

Mostly copper, strengthened with zinc. That simple mix gives brass its warm golden color, its weight and its strength, and it is the metal we build our lamp bodies from.

Solid metal
Brass through and through
Worked by hand
Cut, turned and joined
Made to last
Strong, stable, rust-free
A craftsman hammering a heated brass strip on an anvil in the workshop

Look closer at the metal

Brass rewards a close look. Tap a point to see what solid metal does that coated metal cannot.

Close-up of a brass ceiling fixture showing its sockets, arms and brushed brass pan
A tiered brass chandelier with fluted feather leaves fixed by brass rivets

You feel it the moment you lift it

Brass is one of the densest metals used in lighting. That weight is why a brass lamp hangs steady and feels solid in your hands.

Brass
8.5
Iron
7.9
Zinc alloy
6.7
Aluminum
2.7

Typical density in g/cm³, for reference.

Solid brass vs. brass-colored

Both can look golden on day one. Drag to see what sits under the surface.

Gold-colored plated tubes with the coating peeling away to reveal rusted metalPlated metal
Stacked solid brass plates with clean, bright edgesSolid brass
vs
Gold all the way through

Scratch solid brass and you find more brass. Scratch plating and grey metal shows.

No rust underneath

Brass does not rust. Plated iron rusts once the coating wears thin.

Detail that stays sharp

Machined brass keeps crisp lines; cast alloys tend to look soft.

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