Ava 5 Light Crystal Pendant Light - French Gold

The Ava is a 300mm spherical pendant light built from a lattice of French gold metal rings, each holding a clear octagon-cut crystal. Five G9 bulb fittings sit inside the sphere, casting light through the layered crystal facets and the open metalwork structure. The French gold finish — a warm, slightly muted gold tone — sits between polished brass and antique brass on the warmth scale, giving the frame a soft radiance under both daylight and evening lighting.

Designed for dining tables, breakfast bars and entrance halls with ceiling heights of 2.4m or higher, the Ava works as a centrepiece in rooms where you want decorative and ambient light rather than directed task lighting. The adjustable drop ranges from 350mm to 1450mm, allowing the pendant to be set 700-800mm above a dining table or positioned lower over a kitchen island depending on ceiling height. The 300mm sphere sits comfortably over a 1200-1600mm table without overwhelming the space.

Each octagon crystal is hand-set into the metal rings, so the alignment and spacing show slight natural variation between individual pieces. The open lattice structure means the crystals catch and refract light from multiple angles as you move around the room, creating a gentle sparkle effect that increases when the bulbs are lit. The 2.4kg weight gives the pendant a solid presence on the chain without requiring additional ceiling support beyond a standard UK ceiling rose rated for 3-5kg fittings.

The Ava uses five G9 capsule bulbs (sold separately), each rated up to 33W. Most installations pair this with 3-5W LED G9 bulbs in warm white (2700K-3000K) for ambient rather than bright task light. The pendant is dimmable when paired with dimmable G9 bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch, allowing the light level to be adjusted for dining or evening use.

What bulbs does it take?

The Ava takes five G9 capsule bulbs, each rated up to 33W. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair this with 3-5W LED G9 bulbs in warm white (2700K-3000K) for ambient dining or lounge lighting rather than bright task light.

Is it dimmable?

Yes, when paired with dimmable G9 bulbs and a compatible dimmer switch. The fitting itself supports dimming — you control the functionality by choosing dimmable bulbs and confirming your dimmer model is rated for the total wattage of all five bulbs.

What ceiling height is needed?

The adjustable drop ranges from 350mm to 1450mm. For a dining table the pendant typically sits 700-800mm above the surface, which works in rooms with ceiling heights of 2.4m or above. Lower ceilings can still accommodate the Ava if the chain is shortened during installation.

How is the crystal attached to the frame?

Each octagon crystal is hand-set into the metal rings during assembly, so the alignment and spacing show slight natural variation between individual pieces. This is a feature of the handcrafted construction, not a defect.