By Anastasia Phocas
Can a container capture more attention than what it contains? It happens if the container is a jewelry box – hand made, exquisite, antique so on and on. The jewelry box is not functioning as a mere holder of valuable jewels. It is a work of art by itself. There are mind boggling varieties to choose from, the playful styles suitable for little girls, to handcrafted jewellery boxes. Their functions and the price ranges also vary.
Remember the wind up music boxes to hold your fancy jewels and also the trademark character jewelry boxes which fascinated the young girls with a small mirror for the little princess to check your look after putting on your jewels. These inexpensive great gifts are meant for little girls.
Then there are the dresser style jewelry boxes resembling tiny chests of drawers in bright colours with a soft fabric lining to protect the jewelry.
Jewelry boxes for the grown up come in different styles to fit every need – not only for the women – watch boxes, valet box which falls under the category of jewelry boxes are specially made for men.
Beautifully hand crafted jewelry boxes made from natural woods such as teak, mahogany and oak, fetch a good price. Looking for a fancier jewelry box – try those made in rosewood, sandalwood, sal wood and white cedar, they are sanded to a perfect finish with beautiful stain and with a clear shiny coat of lacquer.
Limited edition jewelry boxes are made by master craftsmen and each piece has great detail and it is very difficult even for the original maker of the particular box to get an exact replica.
Jewelry boxes from different countries have different and distinct styles of their own. Jewelry boxes from India, particularly from Tamilnadu and Kerala are mostly carved in sandalwood with tiny relief work all over.
Lacquer Jewelry boxes from Russia are mostly miniature works of art with watercolour and oil decorations and appreciated for their high artistic quality reflecting Russian culture. Brightly coloured and sparkling they compare well with the jewellery held inside.
Need something to hold the treasured family heirloom? There is a big world of jewelry boxes beckoning you.
A special gift needing a special package? Try the Crystal jewellery boxes, hand painted with enamel over pewter. They are reasonably priced. They make a great impact as a Christmas, engagement, wedding, birthday or anniversary gift.
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