Personalized Silver Bookmark with Tag*
Keep your place in your book with our personalized silver bookmark.
That sentence is already waiting on the silver tag. The rest of the Personalized Silver Bookmark with Tag is left blank on purpose, because the second half of the message is yours to write. A bookmark is a powerful symbol, representing all of the collected knowledge of humanity bound together in the world's libraries, and as you read through these wise and wondrous books you will always need a bookmark to hold your place in between sessions. That is why something as elegant and graceful as this one is such a special possession for anyone who truly cares about books.
The bookmark itself is a solid, well formed and designed, nickel plated piece with a silver tag. The tag carries the friendship quote; the bookmark can be personalized with a name, initials, or any inspirational word that reminds the reader why they love reading so much. Two parts, two messages: one written long ago about friendship, one engraved in-house by HansonEllis, which has been personalizing gifts since 1999.
Reading is a special thing, almost sacred. It is a form of communing where you join your mind to the thoughts of the writer, learning how they think as you browse your way through the book, and adding to your own knowledge as you go. The exquisite scroll work on this bookmark adds a sense of sophistication to that whole experience, and slides in flat where a folded corner or a receipt used to go.
The nature of the saying makes it the perfect gift to give to a friend, for a birthday or for a special occasion. If you know they read, this is a present that stays with them the entire time they work through whatever tome they are reading, which unites you in a way that is quite deep and profound. It suits a book club, a teacher who taught somebody to love reading, a bridesmaid who always has a novel in her bag, a graduate, or a retiring colleague. One way to complement it is with the pocket magnifying glass, and you will find similar bookmarks and other favors in our office and desk accessories category.
Add your engraving text above, choose your quantity, and give the one copy that was made.
The bookmark measures 5" x 7/8" wide, and includes a tag bearing the friendship quote.
Personalized Silver Bookmark with Tag at a glance
The Personalized Silver Bookmark with Tag is a solid nickel plated bookmark measuring 5" x 7/8" wide, finished with exquisite scroll work and hung with a silver tag that reads "A friend is a rare book of which but one copy is made." The bookmark itself is engraved in-house by HansonEllis with a name, initials or a short inspirational line on up to two lines. It is made as a friendship gift: birthdays, book clubs, teachers, bridesmaids, graduates and anyone who reads.
Best for: giving to a friend who reads, when you want the friendship quote already said on the tag and a name, initials or a short line engraved on the bookmark itself.
Who the Personalized Silver Bookmark with Tag is for
- Best friend the tag already says it; the engraved line adds her name, your initials or the year you met.
- Birthdays the listing names a friend's birthday as its natural occasion, engraved with a name or a favorite line.
- Bridesmaids for the friend who always has a novel in her bag, given with the friendship quote attached.
- Weddings a small, flat keepsake for a book-loving wedding, a bridal shower or a library reception.
- Graduation for a graduate heading into four more years of reading, engraved with the class year.
- Mother's Day for the mother who reads every night and never remembers where she stopped.
- Father's Day for the dad who reads aloud, engraved with what the children call him.
- Christmas a slim gift that fits in a card envelope and still feels considered.
- Retirement for a teacher, librarian or colleague finally handed the time to finish the pile by the bed.
- Corporate and client gifts an author event, a book club sponsorship or a thank-you for a client who reads.
Personalized Silver Bookmark with Tag size and materials
| Size | The bookmark measures 5" x 7/8" wide |
|---|---|
| Material | Solid nickel plated bookmark with exquisite scroll work and a silver tag |
| What is included | The bookmark and the tag bearing the friendship quote, "A friend is a rare book of which but one copy is made" |
| Personalization | Engraved in-house on the bookmark itself with a name, initials or a short inspirational word or quote, on up to 2 lines; the listing states a 2-line limit and no character cap, so email [email protected] to confirm a long line |
| Turnaround | Standard 5–10 business days, rush 3–5, expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping |
| Personalized by | HansonEllis, in-house, in business since 1999 |
Care and use
- The bookmark is nickel plated with a silver tag.
- At 5" x 7/8" wide it is slim enough to close inside a book.
How the Personalized Silver Bookmark with Tag is personalized
- Type the wording for the bookmark into the personalization field on this page, on up to 2 lines, and set your quantity.
- HansonEllis engraves the nickel plated bookmark in-house; the silver tag with the friendship quote is already attached, so nothing on it changes.
- Your bookmark ships insured by UPS, FedEx or USPS with tracking emailed to you.
Engraving ideas for the bookmark
- A friend's first name with the year you met underneath.
- Initials only, for a bookmark that stays understated.
- A single inspirational word such as Read, Begin or Onward.
- A book club name and the year it started.
- A short line from the book that made them a reader.
Quote ideas for your Personalized Silver Bookmark with Tag
- Read On, / Claire
- One Copy Only / My Friend Nadia
- Where We / Left Off
- Book Club / Est. 2027
- To Mrs. Alvarez / Who Taught Me to Read
- Sisters by Heart / Since 1998
- Happy Reading / Graduate 2027
- Always My / Chapter One
- For Dad / Who Reads Aloud
- L.M.B.
Which one should I choose
This page suggests two companions, and most shoppers are weighing the bookmark against one of them or against the free bookmark that came with the book.
| Personalized Silver Bookmark with Tag | Choose it when the gift is about the friendship: the tag says so, and the 5" nickel plated bookmark carries the name or line you add. |
|---|---|
| Pocket magnifying glass | Choose it when the reader struggles with small print; the page suggests pairing the two for a complete set for a book lover. |
| A paper or promotional bookmark | Choose it when it only has to last one book; it bends, it fades and it carries nobody's name. |
For a friend who reads, the engraved silver bookmark is the keepsake; add the magnifying glass when you want the pair.
Ordering the Personalized Silver Bookmark with Tag for weddings and events
The Personalized Silver Bookmark with Tag works for book club gifts, library and author events, bridal showers, teacher appreciation and graduation ceremonies. There is no minimum order, so order exactly the number of guests you expect. If every bookmark should carry a different name, order the full quantity and email your list to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order; for a group, many buyers engrave the same club name or year on every piece instead. Logos are a custom order: send a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected], where a logo setup fee applies. Standard production runs 5–10 business days, rush 3–5 and expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping; for a wedding, order 3–6 months ahead. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Questions shoppers ask about the Personalized Silver Bookmark with Tag
How big is the Personalized Silver Bookmark with Tag?
The bookmark measures 5" x 7/8" wide. It is slim enough to sit inside a closed book without marking the pages.
What does the tag say?
The tag reads "A friend is a rare book of which but one copy is made." That wording is fixed and comes with every bookmark.
What is engraved, the bookmark or the tag?
The bookmark itself is engraved with your wording. The tag carries the friendship quote and is not changed.
What is it made of?
It is a solid, well formed nickel plated bookmark with exquisite scroll work, finished with a silver tag.
How much text can I have engraved?
The listing allows up to 2 lines and states no character cap, so a name, a set of initials or a short quote all work. Email [email protected] to check a longer line before you order.
Who is this bookmark meant for?
It is written as a gift for a friend, for a birthday or a special occasion, and it suits book clubs, teachers, bridesmaids, graduates and retiring colleagues.
What else goes well with it?
The pocket magnifying glass is suggested as a companion piece, and there are similar bookmarks and other favors in the office and desk accessories category.
Can each bookmark be engraved with a different name?
Yes. Order the full quantity you need, then email your list of names to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order.
Can I have a logo engraved on the bookmark?
Logos are handled as a custom order. Email a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected]. A logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be engraved.
Can I see a proof before it is engraved?
Proofs are optional and available on request for a $35-55 service fee per proof, and a proof adds extra days to production. Changes after a proof has been sent carry a $40 minimum updating fee, so check the wording first. Ask in your order notes or call Customer Support at 310-878-9429.
Is there a minimum order, and how long does it take?
There is no minimum order. Standard production is 5 to 10 business days plus 2 to 5 days US shipping, with rush at 3 to 5 days and expedite at 1 to 3 days. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Can I return it, and do you ship internationally?
Engraved bookmarks are made to order and are final sale unless defective; an unpersonalized one can be returned within 14 days. International shipping is by request, is not calculated in the cart and cannot be rushed, so email [email protected].
Updated September 2026 by the HansonEllis personalization team.
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