Name: Memory Light Base™ - Essentials Wood - Small
Brand: Beyond Memories
SKU: L-1001B

The Memory Light Base™ Small in Essentials Wood is the entry-tier illumination stand for 3D Memory Crystals from Beyond Memories®. A compact wooden base with a soft warm-white LED that fires through a centered dispersor under the crystal, lifting the engraving out of shadow and into clean tabletop view. Sized for the Small and Medium crystals across every shape — rectangle, heart, cube, hexagon, arc — and finished in either glossy black lacquer or polished rosewood to match your decor.

The light base does what ambient daylight cannot: it illuminates the engraving from below, making the 3D image visible in dim rooms, after dark, and during the times of day when most photos actually sit on a desk or nightstand. The dispersor lens sits centered on the top face under the crystal, so the light glows up through the K9 glass without spilling sideways. USB-powered — runs from any standard USB charger, laptop, or wall adapter.

Two finishes: glossy lacquered black or polished rosewood — available in both
Sized for Small and Medium 3D Memory Crystals across every shape
Warm white LED (cool white optional on larger bases) — soft, even illumination
Centered top-face dispersor lens — lights the engraving from below, no sideways spill
USB-A power cable included — runs from any standard USB charger or laptop port
Solid wood construction — weighted base, anti-slip felt feet
Clean side faces, no visible buttons or hardware
Easy on/off via the included inline switch
Ships via UPS, USPS, or FedEx — tracking included

How the light base works

The dispersor is a small recessed lens centered on the top face of the base, directly under where the crystal sits. Inside the wooden housing, a warm-white LED shines upward through the dispersor, which spreads the light evenly into the bottom of the crystal. The K9 optical crystal then carries that light through its volume, illuminating the engraved 3D image from below. The result is a soft glow that makes the engraving visible without making the base itself look like a lit object — you see the photo, not the light source.

What crystals fit this size

The Small light base is designed for Small and Medium crystals across every Beyond Memories shape: the rectangle portrait, the heart, the cube, and the hexagon. The base footprint is sized so the crystal sits centered over the dispersor lens with no edge overhang. For Large, XL, or Max crystals, choose the Medium or Large base — the dispersor lens is sized to match. Mini crystals work on the Small base but the lens may be partially visible around the base of the crystal.

What's in the box

Your Memory Light Base ships in a premium gift-ready box — the same navy presentation box used for Beyond Memories crystals, with the wordmark in gold and custom-cut foam protecting the base in transit. The box contains the wooden light base in your chosen finish, a USB-A power cable with an inline on/off switch, and a printed quick-start card. When ordered alongside a crystal, the light base and the crystal ship together in the same box.

Light base care

The wooden housing has a protective lacquer (black) or natural oil (rosewood) finish — an occasional wipe with a soft dry cloth keeps it clean. Avoid wet cleaning. Keep the dispersor lens dust-free by lifting the crystal off and wiping the lens with a microfiber. Indoor use only; do not leave in direct sunlight for prolonged periods.

Production and shipping

Light bases ship from stock in 1-2 business days when ordered alone. When ordered alongside a custom-engraved crystal, the bundle ships in 5-7 business days (crystal production window). U.S. shipping 3-5 business days via UPS, USPS, or FedEx. International shipping via UPS (Canada) and USPS (other countries) — rates at checkout.

Frequently asked questions

Will this light base fit my crystal? Small fits Small and Medium crystals across every shape. Large, XL, and Max crystals need the Medium or Large light base. Mini crystals fit the Small base but the dispersor lens may show slightly around the crystal edge.

What color is the LED? Warm white — a soft, golden-toned light that suits photographic engravings without color-casting the image. The Premium light bases offer cool white.

Battery or plug-in? Plug-in via USB. The included USB-A cable runs from any standard USB charger, laptop port, power bank, or wall adapter. No batteries to replace.

Can I leave it on all the time? Yes. The LED is low-power and rated for continuous use. Many customers leave it on as a soft nightlight.

Why is the dispersor on top? The 3D engraving is most visible when light enters the crystal from directly below. Top-face placement keeps the light path short and even and prevents the sideways glow of edge-lit bases. The dispersor is invisible when the crystal sits on top — you see the illuminated photo, not the light source.

Essentials Wood vs Premium Wood? Essentials uses warm white LED and the standard top-face dispersor. Premium adds cool white as a second LED option, a more refined wood finish, and (on some sizes) color-changing modes. See the Premium Light Base for the upgrade.

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