- Included
- 2nd Position Etch Optional
- Area
- Back of Award: 2.25" x 3.25"
- Production
- 5 business days
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NO HIDDEN COST- Color
- Clear
- Style
- 3" x 4" x 1"
- Imprint
- Deep Etch
- 1 × $60.50
- $60.50
- Deep EtchOne-time setup, no run charge
- $80.00
- Shipping
- Digital Visual Proof
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What happens after you order, and when.
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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Imprint area — will your logo fit?
Deep Etch · Back of AwardThe imprint area on this product is 2-1/4 inches wide by 3-1/4 inches tall (Back of Award), printed by deep etch. Your artwork prints inside the dashed area below — nothing outside it prints. Products often look larger in a photo than the space you can actually print on.
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Description
The tapered crystal block award narrows from a thick base to a slimmer top, so it stands on a desk on its own without a separate base to align, wobble, or lose. Built for milestone recognition, it hands a winner one solid piece of optical crystal that reads clearly from either side.
At a service anniversary breakfast, the four sizes let you scale one design across a whole program, so a 5 year recipient and a long service veteran get the same design at different sizes. Deep etching cuts into the back of the crystal and reads through the front, which means the name and date stay sharp under office lighting instead of flattening out. Sales teams use the larger sizes as quarter end top performer awards, where the piece has to hold its own on a shelf beside a monitor. A second etched position adds a sponsor mark without crowding the winner's name. Full color printing suits nonprofit donor recognition, because a logo with three or four brand colors arrives on the crystal without redrawing it in one tone.
Order it alongside the Naughton iceberg recognition award when one program needs two tiers, since both are clear optical crystal and sit together on a shelf without clashing. If the winner already has a shelf full of trophies, something from the custom paperweight range does the same job flat on a working desk, holds loose papers down, and takes up less room.
Send your artwork through the quote form and check the etched layout before you approve it. Production runs 5 working days from that approval, and a single piece counts as a full order.
Key Features
- Solid optical crystal construction — clear from front and back
- Four sizes, 4 in to 8 in tall
- Deep etch, 3D subsurface etching or full color print
- Back etch area up to 5 x 7 in
- Tapered profile stands on its own — no base required
- Clear crystal only — works with any brand palette
- One piece minimum, 5 working days after art approval
Specifications
- Dimensions
- 3" x 4" x 1"; 4" x 6" x 1.25"; 5" x 7" x 1.5"; 6" x 8" x 2"
- Material
- Optical Crystal
- Packaging
- Carrington Box
- Weight
- 0.85 lbs
- Units Per Carton
- 1
- Carton Weight
- 0.85 lbs
- Carton Size
- 5.3" × 4.2" × 1.5"
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a crystal block award and what is it used for?
A crystal block award is a freestanding slab of optical crystal that tapers from a thick base to a narrower top. Companies hand it out for service anniversaries, retirements, top sales results and board recognition. The name and message go into the crystal itself rather than onto a screwed on plate.
What sizes does the crystal block award come in?
The crystal block award comes in four sizes: 3 x 4 x 1 inches, 4 x 6 x 1.25 inches, 5 x 7 x 1.5 inches and 6 x 8 x 2 inches. Thickness grows with height, so the largest piece carries the most weight on a desk. Most service award programs use one size per tier.
How is artwork applied to a crystal block award?
Artwork on a crystal block award goes on by deep etch, 3D subsurface etching or full color printing. Deep etch cuts into the back so the mark reads through the front of the block. Subsurface etching places a three dimensional image inside the crystal. Vector files reproduce the cleanest edges on all three methods.
Can a second etched position be added to the same piece?
A second etched position can be added to the crystal block award alongside the first etch. Programs use it for a sponsor logo, a program name or a date line. Deciding at proof stage avoids reworking the layout later.
Which recognition programs use a tapered crystal award most often?
Tapered crystal awards appear most often in service anniversary programs, sales achievement awards, retirement gifts and donor recognition. Nonprofits use the larger sizes for board members and major gift donors. Schools order them for coach and volunteer recognition at end of year events.
How long does production take and is there a minimum order?
Production on the crystal block award runs 5 working days from artwork approval. The minimum order is one piece, so a single retirement award is a valid order. Transit time is added on top of that production window.
How should an etched crystal award be cleaned?
An etched crystal award cleans with a soft lint free cloth and a plain glass cleaner. Spray the cloth rather than the crystal, so liquid does not pool inside the etched lines. Keep abrasive pads away from the polished faces, since they dull the finish.
What affects the cost of a custom crystal block award?
Cost on a custom crystal block award tracks the size you choose, the decoration method, the number of etched positions and the order quantity. Deep etch on one position sits at the lower end of the range, and full color printing on the larger sizes at the higher end. Send a size and quantity through the quote form for an exact figure.
How does optical crystal compare with standard glass for awards?
Optical crystal awards use a clearer, denser material than standard glass, so etched detail holds sharper edges. The extra density also gives the piece more weight in the hand at the same footprint. Standard glass shows a green tint along its edges that optical crystal does not.
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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.