- Included
- 1 side, 1 location deep etching
- Area
- 0.75" x 0.75"
- Production
- 5 business days
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NO HIDDEN COST- Color
- Clear
- Style
- 3" x 3"
- Imprint
- Deep Etch
- 1 × $54.50
- $54.50
- Deep EtchOne-time setup, no run charge
- $80.00
- Shipping
- Digital Visual Proof
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You order. Your card is authorised, not charged. Nothing is billed until you approve the proof, and you can change or cancel the order up to that point.
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Description
The Optical Crystal Sphere Award presents a 3" diameter sphere cut from flawless optical crystal. A small flattened area forms a stable base for display. Recognition teams and corporate planners choose this shape for retirement gifts, sales milestones and executive recognition where a clean geometric form suits the occasion.
The sphere's curved surface bends light across every angle, giving the crystal a bright, almost liquid glow on a shelf or desk. Because the form has no flat faces beyond the base, deep etch decoration is limited in size and placement, so artwork is kept small and centered to preserve the clean lines of the globe. This restraint suits recipients who prefer understated recognition over a busy engraved plate. Clear crystal is the only color offered, keeping the piece formal enough for boardrooms, galas and long-service ceremonies alike. This piece belongs among our Crystal Awards for buyers browsing rounded, faceted and tower shapes together. Buyers who want a flat surface for a larger inscription instead of a curved one might look at the Oakleigh/Albina Plaque, which trades the sphere's curvature for a broad piano finish face suited to longer citations. Order the Optical Crystal Sphere Award when the goal is a simple, weighty symbol of achievement rather than a text-heavy award.
Give a milestone the polish it deserves and start your order for this crystal globe today.
Key Features
- Optical crystal construction — a dense, clear material that catches light from any angle
- 3" x 3" sphere size — a compact form that fits a desk, shelf or trophy case
- Clear color only — a formal, neutral finish that suits any recognition setting
- Flattened base — lets the sphere stand upright without a separate stand
- Deep etch decoration — a permanent mark cut into the crystal surface, limited in size due to the curved shape
- Minimum order of one — lets a single recognition piece be ordered without a bulk requirement
- Production time of 5 working days from artwork approval — supports quick turnaround for scheduled ceremonies
- Restricted etch placement — the curvature keeps artwork small and centered on the base area
Specifications
- Dimensions
- 3" x 3"
- Material
- Optical Crystal
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Optical Crystal Sphere Award and who is it designed for?
The Optical Crystal Sphere Award is a clear crystal globe used for corporate and personal recognition. Retirement dinners, sales award ceremonies and long-service programs favor its simple rounded shape. Recipients often display it on a desk or shelf because the flattened base keeps it stable.
How does the sphere shape compare to a flat crystal plaque award?
The optical crystal sphere award relies on curvature for visual effect rather than a flat engraved face. A flat plaque like the Oakleigh/Albina Plaque offers more surface area for longer text. Buyers choose the sphere for a minimal, symbolic look and the plaque when the citation itself matters more.
What decoration options and size does the optical crystal sphere award offer?
The optical crystal sphere award is decorated using deep etch, which cuts a permanent mark into the crystal. It comes in one size, 3" x 3", matching its sphere form. Because of the curved surface, etched artwork stays small and centered near the flattened base.
Which events and programs suit an optical crystal sphere award?
The optical crystal sphere award fits recognition moments that call for a clean, formal keepsake. Companies use it for retirement send-offs, annual sales achievements and executive milestones. Its clear finish keeps it appropriate for both internal ceremonies and client-facing galas.
What factors affect the price of an optical crystal sphere award?
Pricing for the optical crystal sphere award depends mainly on order quantity and any custom etch artwork requested. We factor in the deep etch setup and the artwork approval step before production begins. Rush requests against the standard 5 working day production time can also affect cost.
Is there a minimum order for the optical crystal sphere award?
The optical crystal sphere award can be ordered with a minimum of one unit. This makes it practical for a single retirement gift or a one-off executive award. We recommend confirming artwork early since production runs 5 working days from approval.
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Product Information & Disclaimer
- Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.
- Product colors may appear different on screen than in person.
- Listed sizes, weights, and capacities are approximate.
- Production time begins after artwork approval.
- All delivery dates are estimates only.
- Setup charges, where applicable, apply per imprint color and location.