Real sand in this ornament! Beautiful ocean waves hit the shore with this unique artistic ornament. Every ornament is one of a kind and cannot be replicated. The image is typical of what you would receive. The sand is placed only where land touches sea, creating a vivid aerial shoreline motif. Celebrate your favorite vacation spot or your home state. The back of your ornament may have minor discoloration. This is due to the nature of how these are made and how resin naturally runs. The backs are not finished but are natural wood.