Jewelry Boxes: A Woman's Best Friend

Evolution of Elegance

Jewelry boxes are simply defined as containers or caskets for storing jewels and trinkets. For thousands of years, skilled artisans have designed and crafted luxurious ornamental boxes to protect small valuables. In ancient Egypt, ornamental jewelry boxes were coveted by the upper class. Throughout history, footed jewelry boxes became relevant to particular eras.

The Industrial Revolution manufactured jewelry boxes in bulk so they were affordable to the middle class. Copper-, silver-, and gold-plated jewelry boxes (now considered rare antiques) were initially circulated; ivory-finished and leather jewelry boxes followed. Beautifully adorned jewelry boxes were mass marketed in the 1900s through catalog companies. During that time, world trade and travel inspired romantic designs with flowing lines.

A Beauty Statement

Today's jewelry boxes are intimate reflections of beauty and design. The style of a jewelry box often echoes its contents. Just as the jewelry boxes of royal families reflected culture, origin, and their grandiose contents, today's jewelry boxes are a comparable match in principle and embellishment. Vintage-style, contemporary, and traditional jewelry boxes keep valuable metals and stones tucked safely in softly lined compartments. A jewelry box made of the highest quality materials and adorned in cloisonne or jewels can be more beautiful and more valuable than the jewels that it protects.

Beauty Simply Stated

Commonly, jewelry boxes are made of fine woods with defining grains. These can be simple hinged boxes, or small to large chests with compartmental interiors. Some have plain tops with defined lines, others have carved or embellished lids; rich satin or velvet-lined interiors are designed to protect valuable jewelry from everyday pollutants.

Wood jewelry boxes are durable and versatile; they should be designed with security in mind using tight-fitting pieces and strong hardware. Jewelry boxes with keys keep children from rifling though collections that took years to acquire. Preferably, sections should be designed to protect specific types of jewelry, from slots for rings to hooks for hanging chains. And finally, the personality of the jewelry box should match the personality of the woman whose treasures it secures.

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