A paperweight is a small, solid object heavy enough to weigh down papers. Paperweights keep important documents from blowing away in a breeze, stop your letters from shifting from side to side while being written, and prevent the pages of your manuscript from falling out of place.
Although any object that’s heavy enough to hold down a piece of paper is technically a paperweight, a true paperweight pairs beauty with functionality. Paperweights have also long been used as promotional items; if you are a manager or business owner, paperweights are an excellent way to wordlessly advertise business milestones or launches and make for great engraved retirement gifts. When it comes to this versatile office staple, the sky’s the limit.