Why Buy a Globe?

Buy a Globe

Deciding to buy a globe as a gift for yourself or someone else is an excellent decision. There is really no substitute for the 3 dimensional replica of our earth. Buy a globe for anyone you know who shares your world view. Globes also make excellent anniversary and christening gifts.

"A GLOBE IN EVERY HOME" 

JustGlobes presents the UK's best selection of globes. We believe that a globe is the perfect gift and that a globe given as a gift will be treasured for decades. Many of our customers have often had one themselves for 20 years or more and think that it is such an integral part of their home that their friend or relative should also have one.

BUY A GLOBE BY SIZE 

Globes are measured by diameter, meaning the distance straight through the middle of the globe. Most globes are manufactured in standard sizes:
Small Globes: 9"
Medium Desk Globes: 12" and 13" (a couple of 16" models available)
Medium Floor Globes 12" and 13"
Large Globes: 16"
Extra Large Globes: 20", 25", 32" and 40"

BUY A GLOBE THAT IS ILLUMINATED OR NOT?

Illuminated globes allow a lovely, ambient light to radiate softly from the globe. A lit illuminated globe makes a beautiful night light in any room or provides mood lighting for a romantic night in.
Illuminated globe balls are made of vinyl, so that the light can show through the translucent sphere, this is usually a much better material than glass as its lower refractive index and purer transparency provides a better passage for light to pass through it. A couple of glass models are manufactured, one is called the Black Forest and the other is called the Bremen. They are made from extra thick glass to decrease fragility. They are stunning to look but are high end products that may need to be made to order.
Illuminated globes do include an electrical cord that will plug into the wall. This will dictate where you place the globe (near an outlet) and will restrict the movement or spinning action of the globe to a certain extent. All illuminated globes currently on the market are mains powered. In the near future battery powered models may become available.

BUY A GLOBE THAT IS POLITICAL

Political globes are globes that feature countries in solid blocks of color, usually with extensive labeling. Most of our globes are considered political. the advantage of political globes is that they clearly and accurately display the country boundaries. This is popular as the main reason for many people wanting a globe is so that they can clearly see where each country is, where it ends and begins. this yields secondary advantages. Political maps as described above feature countries in a multitude of different colours so that each country can be differentiated from its neighbours. This produces more vibrant and often more colourful cartography.

BUY A GLOBE THAT IS PHYSICAL 

Physical globes use color to illustrate the natural colors of the earth. Climate conditions and landforms are shown with colouration. This greatly enhances features such as forests, deserts and mountainous regions. This is viewed by many customers as a more natural view of the Earth. Physical mapping appeals to being more interested in the Earth geographically. Non illuminated physical globes for example the Atlantis feature impressive raised relief, where ocean depths appear as grooves on the surface of the globe and mountains appear as bumps on the surface. Illuminated physical globes usually have a dual mapping feature so that when the globe is non illuminated it is physical but once illuminated all the countries light up in different colours.

BUY A GLOBE THAT HAS A BLUE OCEAN

Most people think of the earth with oceans of blue. Of course in real life oceans only appear blue as a reflection of the sky, nonetheless this is our perception of ocean and sea colour.
We recommend blue ocean globes for kids and students predominantly as they help nurture a geographic understanding that is needed for school. In very large floorstanding globes a blue ocean also looks extremely impressive visually. Blue ocean globes are typically more educationally oriented. For example the Pioneer is an exception children's globe, with the same level of detail as an adults globe and full gyroscopic rotation, so that all parts of the globe a more easily viewed.

BUY A GLOBE THAT HAS AN ANTIQUE OCEAN

Antique oceans refer to the colour of kraft paper which results in an antique look to the globe. These globes feature current cartography and are brown in colour. Antique ocean globes are most popular for home and office décor as they integrate more easily into an environment without standing out. Antique ocean globes, especially desktop models are often more attractive as furniture pieces than blue ocean models. Antique ocean models feature the same amount of detail as a blue ocean globe but are much more oriented towards looking visually presentable than to encourage education. Antique ocean desktop globes are often slightly more expensive than blue ocean globes because of their use as furniture items. The Exeter for example is an extremely popular desktop globe. It has many advantages. The antique colour and styling make it a very attractive office or home addition, it has raised mountainous regions. The Exeter like many antique style globes features a solid hardwood base, stained a walnut colour and a champagne style, high quality metal meridian (that will never rust) as well as over 4000 place names. Globes like the Exeter make antique ocean globes the most popular at JustGlobes.
 
BUY A GLOBE WITH RAISED RELIEF

Raised relief globes feature texture on the globes surface to indicate the earths terrain. Mountain ranges and sometimes under sea features as well are presented in raised and indented relief. Most non illuminated globes on JustGlobes.co.uk have this often essential feature as well as some select illuminated globes. Such illuminated globes are well sought after for example the Carlyle and the Livingston. 


BUY A GEMSTONE GLOBE

Gemstone Globes have become a highly prized gift item, featuring globes made entirely of gemstones. Oceans of ground Blue Lapis lazuli, Black agate, Mother of pearl and others surround continents that consist of hand-carved gemstone countries. The gemstone countries are fitted with skill and precision, creating a colourful and fascinating mosaic.
A wonderfully rich and extravagant gift for someone who means the world to you.

BUY A REPRODUCTION GLOBE

Popular for use in home or office décor, Old World Globes feature historic cartographic reproductions in a variety of sizes.
Ideal gifts for anyone interested in history.
Charming accents for any setting.

BUY AN OLD WORLD BAR GLOBE

Beautiful reproduction cartography, combined with a functional cabinet for bottles and glasses.
Great for entertaining, providing a dramatic focal point for any gathering.

BUY A GLOBE ONLINE

Choose from a wide selection of globes without leaving your home.
A globe makes an ideal gift and there's a globe for everyone at www.JustGlobes.co.uk