Key Facts
- Optical crystal construction — clear material with a brilliant cut diamond design
- Cut diamond design on arches — adds a decorative touch to the rounded shape
- Measures 4" x 4" x 2" each — compact size fits standard bookshelves
- Weighs 5.75 lbs per pair — substantial weight keeps books upright
Description
Crystal Craftsmanship
These bookends are made from optical crystal, a clear material known for its brilliance. The rounded arches feature a cut diamond design that catches the light, adding a touch of elegance to any bookshelf. Each bookend measures 4" x 4" x 2", making them a compact yet substantial addition to an office or home library.
Personalization Options
The smooth surface of the crystal provides ample space for your imprint. Laser deep etching carves your logo or message into the surface, creating a recessed mark with a tactile feel. For a more dimensional effect, 3D subsurface engraving forms an image inside the crystal, leaving the outer surface smooth. Full-color artwork can be applied with Illumachrome, which prints directly into the crystal for photographic clarity.
Recognition and Gifting
This pair of bookends serves as a meaningful award for employee recognition, service milestones, or retirement. Their substantial weight and durable crystal construction ensure they remain a lasting reminder of appreciation. Present them at banquets or corporate events to honor hard work and dedication.
Specifications
| Material | Optical Crystal |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4" x 4" x 2" each |
| Weight | 5.75 lbs |
Decoration & Imprint
3 methods
Your imprint is placed on the front face of each bookend, where the smooth crystal surface offers a clear canvas. Laser deep etching carves a recessed mark with tactile contrast, while 3D subsurface engraving creates a dimensional image inside the material. For full-color artwork, Illumachrome prints directly into the crystal, preserving fine detail and gradients.
Laser — Deep Etchno setup charge
Deep etching carves your design well into the surface, removing material to leave a recessed, permanent mark. Running deeper than a standard laser pass, the result is strongly dimensional and contoured. The finished mark is the material itself — bare carved tone with crisp shadowed contrast where the cut catches light against the untouched surface. You get a mark you can both see and feel, reading as permanent and material rather than printed on.
Laser — 3D Subsurfaceno setup charge
3D laser engraving focuses laser pulses to precise depths inside a clear, hard substrate, creating tiny internal fracture points that together build a layered, dimensional image beneath the surface. The design appears to float within the material while the outer faces stay smooth and unmarked. It reads as a frosted, light-catching form with genuine front-to-back depth, holds fine internal detail, and, because the marks are enclosed within the substrate, resists surface wear.
Heat Transfer — Illumachromeno setup charge · Full color
Illumachrome prints a full-color image directly into the crystal, fusing artwork to the surface so it becomes part of the piece rather than a coating on top. The result reads with photographic depth: fine detail, smooth gradients, and continuous tonal shading show through the clear material with no raised edge or texture to the touch. Photos, complex illustrations, and shaded logos reproduce faithfully, with brand colors simulated close to true rather than matched exactly.
Production & Delivery
8 business days production
- Free digital proof — within 24 hours. After we receive your artwork, we will e-mail you the proof. Production time begins after your approval. We allow up to two proof edits at no additional charge.
- Production: 8 business days after proof approval. Production time is for the default single-location imprint. It may increase for multiple imprint locations and large product quantities. Add 24 hours for your free digital proof.
- FedEx Shipping: Transit time depends on the shipping option and destination. Enter your ZIP code below for estimated arrival dates and shipping prices.
- 72-Hour Rush production is available for $39.00 per order. Your order goes to production the business day you check out with artwork by 12:00 PM CT — no digital proof to approve.
Arrival dates are shown at checkout.
Questions & Answers
Ask about sizing, imprinting or turnaround
- What is the minimum order quantity?
- The minimum order is 1 piece with Laser — Deep Etch.
- How much does it cost per unit?
- Pricing falls with quantity: 1–4 pieces $267.74 each, 5–19 pieces $258.91 each, 20–5,000 pieces $250.67 each. Prices are per unit.
- Is there a setup charge?
- No setup charge.
- How long does production take?
- Production takes 8 business days after proof approval; a free digital proof is e-mailed within 24 hours of receiving artwork. 72-Hour Rush production is available on this item for $39.00: your order goes to production the business day you check out with artwork by 12:00 PM CT — no digital proof to approve.
- What decoration methods are available?
- Laser — Deep Etch (no setup charge); Laser — 3D Subsurface (no setup charge); Heat Transfer — Illumachrome (no setup charge · Full color).
From our decoration and product guides
- What does laser engraving look like on a promotional product?
- Laser engraving uses a focused beam to etch the design directly into the surface, leaving a permanent, recessed mark with clean, sharp edges. There is no ink: the mark reads in the material's own tone, a lighter shade on metal and a darker burn on wood, with a depth you can feel. It resists fading, wear and scratching because nothing sits on top of the surface. More about Laser →
- Can laser engraving be done in my brand color?
- No. Engraving carries no added color and shows only the substrate's own tone, so a design that depends on brand colors, color contrast, gradients or photographic detail is a poor fit. It is the right choice for single-tone logos, fine line work and small text where a permanent, dimensional mark matters more than color. For printed spot color choose pad print or screen print. More about Laser →
- What is a heat transfer imprint?
- Heat transfer prints the design in premixed spot inks onto a film, then bonds that film to the surface under heat and pressure. Each color goes down as its own solid ink, so edges stay crisp and color stays even across the mark. The result is a smooth, thin bonded layer that flexes with the material rather than ink soaked into the cloth. More about Transfer →
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SKU: CYD0000022IN STOCK
SKU: CYD0000022
Arch Bookends, Optical Crystal Pair
Starting At$250.67each
Ideal for employee recognition, service milestones, and retirement gifts.
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