What is a granite paperweight and where is it typically used?

A granite paperweight is a cut and polished stone block that holds papers on a desk and carries an etched logo or name. Offices use it for service awards, client gifts and retirement recognition. This one is black granite with a slanted top edge that angles the etched face toward the reader.

What size is this black granite paperweight?

The black granite paperweight measures 4.75 in by 3 in and is 1 in thick. The trapezoid profile means the top edge slants rather than running level. It stands on its own with no base or easel needed.

How is a logo etched onto a granite paperweight?

A logo is deep etched into the polished face of the granite paperweight, cutting away the black surface to expose lighter stone underneath. One colorfill is included, which drops color into the etched cut so the mark stands out. The etched area measures up to 3 in by 2 in.

Does the etching include color, or is it stone only?

Etching on this black granite paperweight includes one colorfill as standard. The color sits inside the cut, so it will not wear off the way a surface print can. Artwork with large solid shapes fills more cleanly than fine hairlines.

How long does production take after artwork approval?

Production on the granite paperweight takes 5 working days from artwork approval. Shipping time is separate from that window. A single piece is enough to place an order, so a one-off retirement gift runs on the same schedule.

Which artwork styles etch well on polished black stone?

Bold logos, heavy type and simple line shapes etch best on a polished black granite paperweight. Fine hairlines, small serif text and dense halftones can close up in stone and lose definition. Send vector artwork where possible so the etch path stays crisp at any scale.

How should black granite be cleaned without leaving streaks?

Wipe the black granite paperweight with a soft damp cloth and dry it right away to avoid water spots. Skip acidic cleaners and abrasive pads, which can dull the polish. The colorfill inside the etch stays put under normal desk cleaning.

What factors change the cost of a custom stone award?

Cost on a custom granite paperweight moves with the quantity ordered, the decoration method and the artwork setup. Ordering more pieces at once lowers the cost per piece. Etching with one colorfill is included on this item, so it is not a separate decoration step.

Slant-Top Trapezoid Black Granite Paperweight, 4.75" x 3" x 1"

Name: Promotional Product Inc
Address: 9835 Pineville-Matthews Rd. #1000, Pineville, NC, 28134, US
Telephone: 1-888-212-5501

SKU 1259238

Imprint: Deep Etch
Included: 1 side, 1 location deep etching
Area: Front of Award: 3" x 2"
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Key Features

Polished black granite, speckled and cut solid
Measures 4.75 in x 3 in x 1 in thick
Deep etch area 3 in x 2 in on the front
One colorfill included with the etched artwork
Slanted top edge — the etched face angles toward the reader
Bold graphics and large text etch cleanest in stone

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Description

The granite paperweight is cut with a slanted top edge, so the etched face tilts toward the reader instead of lying flat and catching glare from an overhead light. Companies hand it to staff and clients as a desk piece that stays put and states one clear line of recognition every working day.

On a service anniversary, the etched name sits at eye level on a desk instead of disappearing into a drawer, because the trapezoid profile stands the stone up rather than laying it down. Deep etching cuts into the polished black surface and one colorfill drops color into the cut, so your logo reads bright against dark stone from across a small office. Bold marks and large text work best here, since fine hairlines can close up in stone. Client thank-you gifts, safety milestone programs, retirement sets and board-member recognition all use the same etched face, so your team can run one layout across several groups. Speckling in the stone varies piece to piece, so no two awards in a batch look identical.

Pair it with the granite executive cardholder to build a two-piece desk set in the same polished black stone, so a new director gets a matched surface for cards and a matched weight for paper. If crystal suits the recipient better than stone, the wider custom paperweight range covers clear optical shapes that catch light instead of absorbing it. A matched set reads more deliberate than two unrelated gifts.

Send your logo file and a free virtual proof comes back before any payment. Production runs 5 working days from proof approval, and you can order a single piece to see the stone first.

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