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Our hand-crafted jewelry boxes are truly unique and are the perfect size for a dresser. Hand carved and individually finished, these jewelry boxes make a wonderful gift for that special someone! In addition to storing jewelry, our hard carved jewelry boxes can be used to store glasses, cufflinks, watches, time pieces, tie pins, coins & keys.

Jewelry Box / BOXJEWEL 6" to 8" Diameter, 3-1/2" Deep $ 38.00      Carved from a section of tree trunk, the jewelry boxes feature a rotating top that opens for storage. Each top is has a decorative wood insert in the center area. Jewelry boxes are unlined, but finished inside and out.  more

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Jewelry boxes, also known as caskets, are receptacles for jewels and other fine trinkets. They may be simple hand carved boxes, or covered in leather and lined with satin, or made out of precious metals such as gold, silver or ivory. In ancient East Asia, jewelry boxes were often made out of wood or china.

Shown below are some photos of hand carved jewelry boxes from our "Idea Gallery". Click on the smaller photos to view larger, more detailed photos.

The History of Jewelry Boxes

The history of jewelry boxes dates back hundreds, even thousands of years. Throughout the ages, jewelry boxes have been crafted & designed by skilled artisans. Since the pharaohs ruled ancient Egypt, jewelry boxes have been prized by the upper classes of society. The Industrial Revolution enabled the middle class to purchase decorative items like the jewelry box because they could be manufactured in bulk, for a fraction of the price.

In the 1900s, mail order companies like Marshall Field, Sears, and Wards enabled the average family to purchase jewelry boxes from the comforts of their homes. Jewelry boxes were made available in all sizes, and beautifully adorned.

Initially, jewelry boxes were electroplated with copper, and then finished with gold or silver. Ivory finishes became available at the turn of the 20th century.

International travel and trade opened new doors to decorative styles all over the world. During the early 20th century, the most popular decorative style of jewelry boxes was Art Nouveau. It was a romantic design that became famous for its flowing, asymmetrical lines, with natural motifs.

From 1904 to 1918, a mass production of jewelry boxes (mostly gold and silver) occurred. Silver-plated boxes are considered as antique jewelry boxes and are quite rare. Other types of antique jewelry boxes include the souvenir boxes that have commemorative ceramic or photo discs. Durable ivory-finished jewelry boxes were also made.

Jewelry Boxes Today

Young girls love having a jewelry box of their own and most of us had one when we were young! Of course, a child’s jewelry box is seldom used to store expensive jewelry, but it tends to get more love and use than any other kind of jewelry box. Other styles of jewelry boxes for young girls include those that have a small chest of drawers that are perfect for earrings or other small pieces of jewelry that they need to keep safe.

The older we get, the fancier the box! The most common material for a jewelry box is wood but the varieties of wood and the intricate carvings that can be achieved are endless. Some jewelry boxes date back hundreds of years and have carved wood inlaid with pearls and other precious jewels that far outweigh the value of most jewelry that we buy today!

Jewelry Boxes for Men

Men rarely admit to owning a jewelry box, and fewer yet actually buy their own, but a decorative jewelry box is an appropriate gift for the man of any age who needs something to store their watches, tie pins, cuffs, and yes, bracelets and necklaces! Military men often purchase jewelry boxes to store their uniform decorations, rank insignia, and medals.