Key Facts
- Optical crystal construction — tapered, brilliant profile for a premium desk or shelf presence
- Deep etched detail — recessed mark with tactile texture and lasting contrast
- Full-color Illumachrome printing — photographic depth and clarity in the crystal
- 3D subsurface imaging — dimensional image suspended inside the clear material
Description
Craft and Presence
The Elite Circle 5" award is cut from optical crystal, a material chosen for its clarity and brilliance. Its tapered, circular form catches light from every angle, giving the award a substantial, polished presence on a desk or shelf. At 2.0 lbs, it feels solid and deliberate in the hand, reinforcing the significance of the recognition.
Personalization Options
This award offers three distinct ways to carry your message. Deep etching carves your logo into the surface for a permanent, tactile mark. Illumachrome printing delivers a full-color image with photographic depth, while 3D subsurface engraving creates a dimensional image floating inside the crystal. Each method lets you tailor the award to the recipient and the occasion.
Recognition Ready
The 4-inch imprint area provides ample space for a personalized message and corporate logo. Whether honoring a service milestone or celebrating a retirement, this award is designed to be displayed with pride.
Specifications
| Brand | Elite Circle |
|---|---|
| Material | Optical Crystal |
| Dimensions | 5" x 1 1/4" |
| Weight | 2.0 lbs |
Decoration & Imprint
3 methods
Your logo and message are imprinted on the face of the 5-inch crystal circle, within a 4-inch diameter imprint area. Deep etching carves a recessed mark with tactile contrast, Illumachrome printing applies a full-color image with photographic depth, and 3D subsurface engraving forms a dimensional image inside the crystal. For artwork with bold, clean lines, deep etching provides a lasting, pigment-free mark; for photographic or multi-color designs, Illumachrome delivers fine tonal reproduction; for layered, depth-bearing imagery, 3D subsurface engraving creates a floating dimensional effect.
Laser — Deep Etch1 location included · no 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 Subsurface1 location included · no 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 — IllumachromeFull-color imprint · 1 location included · no setup charge
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.
- 24-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 $152.14 each, 5–19 pieces $146.90 each, 20–5,000 pieces $142.00 each. Prices are per unit, imprint included.
- 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. 24-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 (1 location included · no setup charge); Laser — 3D Subsurface (1 location included · no setup charge); Heat Transfer — Illumachrome (Full-color imprint · 1 location included · no setup charge).
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: CYD0000798IN STOCK
SKU: CYD0000798
Elite Circle 5" Optical Crystal Award
Starting At$142.00each, imprint included
Ideal for employee recognition, service milestones, and retirement honors.
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