What is the Best Interior Material for a Jewelry Box?
If possible, avoid slick or loose fabric linings such as silk. Jewelry does not like to slide around and it certainly can be harmful to good pieces. Velvet is pretty and nice to touch but shows wear much too quickly. Your best bet is to look for a lining that is suede-like in texture and firmly and completely attached everywhere on the interior of the case. In more expensive cases, look for plush faux suede or even a pigpelle liner to safely protect and richly display those valuable pieces.Faux suede, or ultrasuede, is often the best choice for an interior jewelry chest lining because it combines the slight traction and softness of fine suede leather, but it is more easily cleaned than a genuine suede surface.
What is the Best Exterior Material for a Jewelry Box?
Among our Value Jewelry Box Collection, look for rich wood finishes that are pleasing to the eye, whether they are wood veneers or finely stained and finished wood. The important thing is the quality of the construction, the fine edge and color matches of panels, the protective final finish, use of durable and strong hinges for top lids, and often that special touch of an attractive and useful lock. Remember, the only judge of quality in this case will be either you or the one receiving the gift. If it is chosen with care and is a pleasure to you, him or her, then it is a good choice and a good buy.
Our Museum Quality Box Collection is for those who seek a truly extraordinary chest or box that rivals the finest old world antique furniture. These hand-crafted chests have the finest of interior features we discussed, and they are made by master craftsmen of exotic solid hardwood, with meticulous attention to detail. Finally, they are expertly finished with at least fifteen coats of high polish lacquer that forms a deep protective luster known in the trade as a piano finish.
Wood, and in particular exotic hardwood, is noble fiber to be treated with the respect it deserves. It is a truly precious commodity, never to be wasted, always used to enhance the quality of life. Among those who have had the pleasure of working with it, there is universal agreement that they have been blessed to have such material for making beautiful things. When painstakingly fashioned into an exquisite jewelry box, and with the result of the effort finally apparent, craftsmen can only view and silently exclaim, “What a pleasure it has been to achieve this!”
Bubinga burls, birds-eye maple and maple burls, teakwood with burl inserts, fiddleback Maplewood, in-laid marquetry, and more are presented in drop-dead-gorgeous finishes that set this class of enclosure apart for any in the world. Within this sphere you might also look for finishing touches such as quadrant or compass hinges in pure brass and often a matching lock with tasseled key.
In this caliber of enclosures you will ultimately find those that exemplify your ideal of richness and joy of possession befitting your home. Because, home is a place you love, a place that reflects who you are. It is your retreat, a place to catch up, at once security and also an escape. And we believe that in this class of jewelry box, you will find that exceptional, expressive and very personal piece that will add richness to your home and impart a sense of sharing the joy and completion of our creative process.
Locking Jewelry Boxes
Many of our boxes feature a secure brass lock and key mechanism, which is a feature that should be considered when choosing a jewelry box.
Musical Jewelry Boxes
Many of our boxes play a delightful tune when opened, and this is also a feature that some people prefer. For these boxes, the actual tune played is listed in the product detail section.
