Glass pendants are among our favorite lighting solutions; here's our (updated) roundup of favorites.

MODERN OPTIONS

Above: Solitaire Pendant by Jeremy Pyles of Niche Modern (available in a range of colors); $475 at Y Lighting.

Above: Aquatinta Murano Handblown Glass Pendant Light by Michele de Lucchi, also available in green, glazed white, sanded, silver, or black; $690 at Y Lighting.

Above: The Miconos Suspension Light by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide has achieved iconic status; $790 at Y Lighting.

Above: The quintessential Globe Pendant; $129 at West Elm.

Above: The Perseo 44 Suspension Lamp, designed by Michele de Lucchi, is $1,240 at Y Lighting.

Above: Bubble Pendant by NYC glass artist Jeffrey Goodman; available in various heights and diameters.

Above: The Luna Rod Pendant, in an antique black finish, has a fixed rod and a 10-inch transparent shade (opaque shade also available); $119 at Schoolhouse Electric.

Above: The Mega-Bulb Pendant Light by Sofie Refer mimics the incandescent bulb; $285 at Y Lighting.

TRADITIONAL OPTIONS

Above: The Berlin Pendant by Roost is $159 at Digs.

Above: Clear Glass Dome with "chrome or sludgy brown" fittings; £98 at Baileys Home and Garden.

Above: Meridian Pendant Lamp; $195 from Sundance.