Unrivaled Metal & Crystal Awards
A metal and crystal award pairs optic crystal with a metal base, upright, or accent. The clear crystal catches the light and holds the engraving, while the metal adds weight, a chrome or gold finish, and makes it feel like a prestigious trophy. That contrast is the whole point, and it is what makes these read as a step up from traditional crystal awards for executive honors or headline awards. Every piece is engraved free of charge, with a proof before we make it, and you can order as few as one.
Why Pair Metal With Crystal
The mix of materials is what sets these apart. On its own, crystal is about clarity and light, and metal is about weight and shine. Put them together and you get both. A clear crystal body catches the light and holds the engraving, and metal grounds it with heft and a finished, architectural look. A metal base steadies a tall crystal piece so it stands with presence on a desk or a shelf. A metal upright or accent in chrome, silver, gold, or bronze picks up a brand color and sets off the clear crystal beside it. The result feels substantial in the hand, which is why a two-material award reads as more of an occasion than a single-material one.
Finishes, Shapes, and Customization
You will see the metal used a few ways across this category. Some pieces sit on a solid metal base. Others use a metal upright or arch that holds the crystal, or a cast metal figure, star, or emblem mounted against it. Finishes run from bright chrome and silver to warm gold and bronze, with black available on many pieces, so you can match the metal to your brand or the tone of the award. Shapes range from clean rectangles and peaks to stars, globes, and flames, in sizes from small desk pieces to tall headline awards. Tell us the look you are after and we will help you land on the right piece.
Engraving on Both Materials
Engraving is free on every metal and crystal award. Our sandblasted etching cuts into the crystal for a frosted mark that reads white and holds fine detail, so a logo and a few lines of text stay crisp. On pieces built for it, we can add full color printing to carry a logo in its real colors, and the metal can hold a plate or medallion of its own. The two surfaces work together, with the metal framing the engraving rather than competing with it. You will see a proof of the exact layout before anything goes into production.
Occasions for Metal and Crystal Awards
The substantial feel makes these a natural fit for the awards you want people to keep on display. Reach for them for leadership and executive recognition, top-performer and sales awards, retirement and years of service, and annual or headline awards where the piece should carry some weight. The clean metal look also suits technical fields like engineering, manufacturing, and tech, where a metal-and-crystal design fits the culture.
Metal and Crystal, or Just One Material?
If you are deciding between materials, here is the short version. Choose metal and crystal when you want the contrast of textures and the extra weight a metal base or accent brings. If you want pure clarity and light with nothing to distract from the engraving, an all-crystal piece is the better call, and you can see the full range on our crystal awards page. If you want a traditional cast piece with a classic, solid feel, look at our metal awards. For the same idea in a lighter, lower-cost material, there are metal and glass awards too.
Metal and Crystal Awards FAQ
What is a metal and crystal award?
It is a recognition piece that combines optic crystal with a metal base or accent. The crystal brings clarity and holds the engraving, and the metal adds weight, shine, and a place to pick up a brand color.
What metals and finishes can I choose?
Chrome, silver, gold, and bronze finishes, with black available on many pieces. The metal shows up as a base, an upright, an accent, or a cast figure mounted against the crystal.
Can you engrave both the crystal and the metal?
Yes. We sandblast the crystal for crisp, detailed engraving, and the metal can carry a plate, a medallion, or a color-printed logo. Engraving is free, with no setup fee, and you approve a proof before production.
How is a metal and crystal award different from an all-crystal award?
The metal adds weight, a finish, and a spot for a brand color, so the piece has more contrast and presence. An all-crystal award is pure clarity and light. Pick based on the look you want, and see the full range on our crystal awards page.
What occasions suit a metal and crystal award?
Leadership and executive recognition, top-performer and sales awards, retirement and years of service, and headline awards. The substantial feel suits pieces meant to stay on display.
How fast can I get them?
You will see a proof in one to three days, and most orders ship in about six days after you approve it.