Archive for the ‘Jewelry Boxes’ Category

Buying Her a Wooden Jewelry Box

Monday, July 20th, 2009

If you’re looking for a great gift for a woman, jewelry is always an option. What woman wouldn’t love to open a small box to find a nice set of earrings, a beautiful bracelet, or an elegant necklace? But where does she put all of this jewelry? One way of making your jewelry gift a little more interesting is to hide it inside a wooden jewelry box.

Jewelry boxes come in all types—you’ll find glass ones, porcelain ones, even metal ones, but a wooden jewelry box offers several things that these other types of boxes don’t. For one thing, many wooden jewelry boxes are completely hand made. The attention to detail that the woodworker put into the box can be amazing. They usually do more than simply put together a square box. Many take the time to carve unique designs into it. Some may even use wood burning tools to burn pictures into the lid and sides. Some woodworkers who also paint will paint gorgeous images across the box.

While you can find wooden jewelry boxes in a number of places, you can also custom-order them if you know someone who is into woodworking. By working with the woodworker in designing the box, you can help create a unique piece of art that only your friend, relative, or wife will have. This makes the gift of the wooden jewelry box even more special.

There is one last way of getting her a wooden jewelry box: make it yourself. If you have the equipment or can borrow a friend’s equipment, you can create your own wooden jewelry box for her and really surprise her with your work.

Jewelry Boxes Make a Great Gift

Monday, December 8th, 2008

If you’re looking for a great gift for your wife, girlfriend, mother, sister, or any woman, really, you may want to consider purchasing a jewelry box. There are a variety of different types of jewelry boxes available, though, and it may be hard to tell which one your special someone would like.

To help you select a jewelry box, you need to know a little bit about the person you plan on giving it to. It helps to know how much jewelry she has and what type she has. If she has a lot of necklaces, for example, you’ll want to get a jewelry box that includes a section to hang them. While necklaces can be put in any jewelry box, they do tend to get tangles up with one another unless they’re hung. Some jewelry boxes, likewise, contain more ring holders or larger separated sections to hold bigger broaches or pieces of jewelry.

There are other options you may want to consider as well. Some jewelry boxes feature mirrors on the lid, allowing the woman to see how necklaces or earrings look when worn. Some feature fold-out sections, while others use mostly drawers. Another good thing to know is if the person you intend to give the jewelry box to travels a lot. If so, you might want to look for a jewelry box that is fairly small and closes securely. There are some jewelry boxes specifically made for travel, although some jewelry boxes can be used as a mobile jewelry box even if they aren’t specifically made for travel.

No matter what type of jewelry box you settle on, she’s sure to enjoy having extra room to store her jewelry, and of course she will appreciate the time and thought you put into selecting the perfect jewelry box for her.

Tips for Looking After Your Jewelry Box

Friday, November 28th, 2008

A jewelry box is used to provide protection for your precious jewelry. However, it is only if you manage to keep your jewelry box intact and in good condition that it will work in doing the job it was meant to, i.e. protecting all your rings, bracelets and necklaces from dust and dirt.

It is important that you not only clean your jewelry but also your jewelry box to make it stand the test of time. Remember that it is the jewelry box that gets exposed to dirt, sunlight and other elements and this can lead to the tarnishing of the jewelry box. It is only by cleaning and polishing the box regularly that you will be able to keep it beautiful for many years to come.

Make it a point to dust the jewelry box on a regular basis or whenever you clean the house. By dusting the jewelry box you protect your precious jewelry as it prevents dust from entering the box through its seams and openings.

If you have a wooden jewelry box, you could also polish it periodically. This is because as wood loses its luster with time, so polishing it gives a longer lasting patina. All you need is a simple wood cleaner to polish the wooden jewelry box. However, depending on the wood, you could also polish the box using specific wood cleaners that give the best shine to the box.

Besides dusting and polishing the jewelry box, you have to ensure that it is kept in a safe place away from sunlight and water to maintain its beauty and style. Even placing the box on a window subjects it to sunlight, so avoid this. Similarly, keep the box away from the splashing water of the bathroom sink or bath as it can leave unattractive marks and stains on the jewelry box.

By taking all these precautions, your jewelry box will last longer to help keep your jewelry safe and clean for a longer time.