If you will be buying a jewelry box, whether for yourself or to give to someone as a gift, there are some things that you should be aware of, especially if you are planning on investing a substantial amount of money on the purchase. While some vendors offer wholesale jewelry boxes at reduced prices, if you are looking for a jewelry box that will be passed down from mother to daughter you may want to broaden your search to include jewelry shops and online stores as well as gift stores.
Antique jewelry boxes make great family heirlooms, and beautifully crafted wood jewelry boxes, are considered a work of art. Therefore, special care should be taken when purchasing a new jewelry box to ensure that it will is of good enough quality that it will be last for many years.
Secure: Not only is a jewelry box the best way to keep jewelry organized, but it also provides a safe place to store your necklaces, rings and other jewelry. Small jewelry boxes are generally not as secure as, for example, the larger armoire jewelry boxes that are often free standing with legs or attached to a wall. Still, small jewelry boxes can be tucked away safely and hidden from view. If you plan on storing expensive jewelry in your box make sure that the locks and hinges are sturdy and secure and that you get at least two spare keys with your purchase.
Sufficient Compartments: Depending on the amount of jewelry that will be stored in the box and the size of the pieces of jewelry, special note needs to be taken to ensure that the box has enough compartments to store it all. A jewelry box should include a compartment for rings, where you can place the ring in an anchored slot. It should also have a large flat drawer without any compartments that can be used for storing larger jewelry items such as necklaces; compartmentalized draws for smaller jewelry items such as earrings and bracelets and it should also have small hooks attached to the inner section of the box that you can hang jewelry from.
Quality Construction: Jewelry boxes should be constructed well, whether they are leather jewelry boxes, wood jewelry boxes or silver jewelry boxes. The same can be said regarding size, as small jewelry boxes need to be sturdy and well made too. Make sure that any draws or compartments open easily and do not need to be forced. Check the veneer and make sure that it has been applied evenly and that there are no scratches on the exterior of the box. Quality construction means that the jewelry box will wear well and will last.
Ease of Use: A jewelry box needs to be very easy to use. Drawers and doors should open easily, with one hand if possible. It is always great to have a mirror placed inside the top cover so that when it is opened you can check how the jewelry looks without having to stand in front of your dresser. In addition, it is best if all of the individual drawers can slide out without your having to open up the entire jewelry box before being able to access them.
Quality Lining: Examine the jewelry box to make sure that the lining is secured firmly and that it will not pull away from the sides with use. The lining should also be made from good quality material as otherwise your jewelry may have a tendency to snag on it.
By following these simple guidelines, you should be able to find a great jewelry box that will last you and your family for years to come.
