Confetti

The Confetti was the final GemLite model produced by Lava Lite, introduced after the Continental and International were discontinued in 1987. Like earlier GemLites, the Confetti came with a colored sticker that could be applied to the underside of the globe to create a multi-colored glitter effect. The original version featured only pink and blue. Later versions added yellow, and eventually green.

Unlike previous GemLites, the Confetti was built on a unique base design not shared with any standard lava lamp models.

Initially, only model 650 was available. In 1990, as part of Lava Lite’s 25th Anniversary celebration, three “Hot New Colors!” were introduced: one with a brass/gold base, and two with black bases featuring different liquid colors. Among these, the pink version is extremely rare, and the blue with brass base is even rarer.

GemLamp

The GemLamp is an extremely rare and unusual variation of the GemLite series. It combined a Confetti model GemLite with a functional table lamp, merging novelty lighting with everyday utility.

The base consisted of a circular chrome pedestal, with the GemLite mounted directly onto it. A chrome pipe extended upward, bent at a right angle over the globe, and supported a standard table lamp socket, harp, and shade. The original shade was a conical, pleated off-white fabric.

The example shown above has been refilled and may not reflect the original glitter or liquid contents. This hybrid design was not widely distributed and remains one of the rarest entries in the GemLite lineup.

Princess

The Princess, reusing a model name from earlier years, was introduced in 1990 as part of Lava Lite’s 25th Anniversary celebration. It was the next 32 oz model released after the Midnight and featured a white base and cap. Early versions had a matte white finish, while later ones were glossy.

Two of its initial three color combinations were exclusive at the time:
• 06 red (coral red)
• 08 yellow (lemon yellow)
The third color, purple, was introduced to the Midnight around the same time.

In 1992, Lava Lite transitioned from screw-on caps to crimped bottlecaps. At that point, both the Princess and the Midnight received a new color option:
• 16 black wax with clear liquid

Notes on Color Changes:

• Color 06 red/clear was previously used in the Coach Lantern, which was discontinued after 1989. The 06 number was then reused for a lighter “coral red.”
• Around 1993, color 10 red was introduced, matching the original (darker) 06 red.
• Color 08 yellow referred to a lemon yellow. Around the same time that color 10 appeared, a second yellow, color 11, was introduced. This version was paler and didn’t last long.

Although the Princess was never officially part of the Electric series, it’s often grouped with those models. The first catalog page showing the Electric line (originally spelled “Elec-Trick”) also featured the black/clear versions of both the Midnight and Princess.