Optical Crystal Diamond Award with Second Etch Position

The Optical Crystal Diamond Award with Second Etch Position is cut from a solid block of optical crystal rather than molded glass, so its edges take a sharper, clearer polish than a cast glass trophy. Molded glass pieces can carry small bubbles or a duller shine from the casting process, while a solid crystal block does not. This distinction is why crystal diamond awards typically sit at a higher recognition tier than a same-shaped glass trophy on an awards list.

The Optical Crystal Diamond Award with Second Etch Position ships in a Birchmount box that scales with the award size, from 5.88 by 12.88 by 3.13 inches for the 9 inch diamond up to 7.5 by 15.38 by 3.63 inches for the 12.125 inch diamond. Each box holds one award. A recognition program ordering more than one height for a multi-tier ceremony should plan for a different box footprint at each size.

VividPrint applies a full-color printed logo or wordmark to the back of the Optical Crystal Diamond Award with Second Etch Position, while Deep Etch cuts a colorless image directly into the crystal at the same location. VividPrint fits a program that needs to match exact brand colors on the crystal, and Deep Etch fits a program that wants a single permanent engraved mark instead of printed color. Both methods decorate the back of the award, so a buyer chooses one or the other for that spot.

3D Etching creates the photo-quality image inside the Optical Crystal Diamond Award with Second Etch Position, using a laser to place a field of tiny points beneath the crystal surface instead of cutting into it. Because the image sits below the surface, the front of the award stays smooth to the touch, unlike the textured surface a Deep Etch leaves behind. This subsurface method is also why the award is grouped under the 3D Subsurface Awards category with other laser-etched crystal pieces.

Price for the Optical Crystal Diamond Award with Second Etch Position depends on the quantity ordered, the crystal color selected, the size chosen from the four available heights, and which decoration methods are applied to the front and back. Adding a second etch position, such as a 3D Etching image on the front plus a Deep Etch or VividPrint mark on the back, adds a decoration step beyond a single-image award. We quote each combination of quantity, size, color, and decoration method separately, so buyers should confirm their chosen combination when requesting pricing.

The Optical Crystal Diamond Award with Second Etch Position should be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth and a mild glass cleaner, since abrasive pads can dull its polished facets. Keep cloths and hands from rubbing directly over the Deep Etch or 3D Etching areas so the decorated surface stays crisp. Display the award away from direct heat sources, since sudden temperature swings can stress a solid crystal block.

The Optical Crystal Diamond Award with Second Etch Position is designed for organizations that already run a crystal recognition program, since this diamond award is catalogued under Diamond Awards, Crystal Awards, and 3D Subsurface Awards, alongside other laser-etched crystal pieces. A program that hands out several trophy shapes across departments can add this diamond profile without switching award suppliers. It also fits a recognition tier that wants both a front photo-style image and a separate back inscription on one piece.