Ocean Wave Bubble Round Glass Ornament Paperweight - Blue

This round glass paperweight holds a curling ocean wave inside clear glass, caught as it rolls over. The wave sweeps up from the base in deep cobalt blue, mottled with paler patches, and lightens to a bright sky blue where it breaks, while a spray of tiny clear bubbles rises through the top of the glass like sea foam. The outside is smooth with a gloss finish, so light passes straight through and the blues read clearly from every side. It measures 8cm high, 8cm wide and 8cm deep, a compact size that fits neatly in the palm of your hand.

As a paperweight it does a simple job well, keeping letters, notes and loose sheets in place on a desk near an open window. Between uses it works as an ornament in its own right, on a bookshelf, a mantelpiece or a sunny windowsill, where daylight catches the bubbles and brings the cobalt and pale blue alive. We think it sits happily in a study or home office, on a dressing table or among shells and driftwood in a room with a coastal feel. It suits a blue colour scheme just as well, adding a bright point of colour without taking up much room.

The paperweight is made entirely of glass, with the wave and bubbles set inside, a smooth, rounded surface outside and no separate parts to come loose. Keeping it bright is easy: dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it straight away to avoid water marks. As with any glass piece, stand it on a firm, level surface away from the edge of a shelf or desk. For styling, pair it with a stack of favourite books or a small plant, and if you are giving it as a present, it needs nothing more than a ribbon and a card.

How big is the ocean wave paperweight?

It measures 8cm high, 8cm wide and 8cm deep, a compact round size that sits neatly on a desk or shelf and fits comfortably in the hand.

What is the paperweight made of?

It is made of glass, with a gloss finish on its smooth, round outside and the blue wave and clear bubbles held within the glass.

What colours are in the wave?

The wave runs from deep cobalt blue at the base to a lighter, brighter blue where it curls over, set in clear glass with tiny clear bubbles rising above it.

Can I use it as an ornament as well as a paperweight?

Yes, it works well on a bookshelf, mantelpiece or windowsill, where the light passes through the glass and shows off the blues and the bubbles.

How should I clean the glass paperweight?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it straight away so the gloss finish stays clear of water marks.

Does it make a good gift?

We think so. It suits a desk, a study or a home with a coastal or blue colour scheme, and it is ready to display as soon as it is unwrapped.