Types of Jewelry Boxes

Jewelry Boxes are commonly made from several different materials. The material they are made from will affect their quality, durability and design. Wood, leather and fabric are the most popular choices, each with their own benefits. Men usually prefer leather jewelry boxes for their masculine look. Wood jewelry boxes tend to be bigger to accommodate a women’s larger collection of jewelry. If you own a few watches you’ll definitely need a arger jewelry storage space. Fabric boxes are becoming popular. They can be decorated with beads and with the variety of colors; you can choose the box that will best suit your room’s décor. Mele jewelry boxes have been around for a long time. They are a very reliable manufacturer and make their product to last.

Protecting your Jewelry

There are many elements that can cause jewelry to tarnish. If you keep your jewelry in the bathroom, the moisture will make your silver pieces tarnish. Cosmetics, creams and the alcohol in perfume can also cause damage. Air itself is the greatest cause of tarnishing. It is therefore important to store your jewelry in a closed box and to put your jewelry box in a dry and cool location.

Velvet and satin interiors are great for protecting your jewelry. Be sure to always keep your jewelry clean and polish it with a jewelry care cloth when it becomes tarnished. This will prevent it from tarnishing other clean jewelry it comes in contact with in your jewelry box.

Girls are prone to loose their jewelry and also damage it. To prevent necklaces and bracelets from becoming tangled and impossible to separate, make sure to always close the clasps. It is also best to look for girls jewelry boxes that have a special place to hang necklaces and bracelets. Try to hang these items or put each in a separate compartment. Earrings are the same. Make sure to always close the backs so that they don’t catch on other items and scratch them. Tangled jewelry is difficult to separate and you can break your favorite items in the process. If your child has jewelry that is more valuable than just the custom jewelry type it is important to look for children’s jewelry boxes that will accommodate the jewelry they have and make it easy for them to put away.

Musical Jewelry Boxes and Other Styles for Children

What girl doesn’t remember the first musical jewelry box that they received as a gift. My first such box didn’t just store the limited jewelry I owned but gave me hours of enjoyment watching the little ballerina spin around to the music each time I opened the box. These specialty boxes are still available today and as popular as ever.

White jewelry boxes are also very popular for girls. They blend in with any room decor and can be made from fabric or painted wood. Since white is hard to keep clean, I recommend buying a painted wood white jewelry box as you can easily wipe it over with a damp cloth if it gets dirty or dusty.

Taking the time to care for your jewelry with a quality jewelry box will not only keep your jewelry organized but will also protect your valuables for years to come.

Designed and tooled exclusively by the Italian Immigrant family business that started almost a complete century ago, A Mele jewelry box can only be described as exquisite pieces of majesty and royal perfection. They have always been the favorite gift of the infatuated to their lovers, and of devoted sons to their mothers.

Known throughout the world for their attention to detail and tradition respecting designs, Mele jewelry boxes still manage to make variety and selection one of the hallmarks of their collection.

Take for example the Julia clutch. Though not a traditional gem case by any stretch of the imagination, this handy little jewelry clutch purse showcases the extreme versatility of the Mele line. The Faux leather croc design and compact size displays their superior ability to take the timeless classic of leather jewelry boxes and give them a chic reborn future designed for today’s on the go lifestyle.

This has always been the case. Whether watch cases made of fine cherry, armoires of solid oak, or faux leather music boxes, Mele jewelry boxes have always earned the unrivaled, universal respect and recognition as one of the elite crafters of jewel cases that ever has ever been, and still is, in business today.

One of the other presidential products that make the Mele jewelry box collection an irresistible favorite is their complete solid oak armoires. This legged wooden jewelry box integrates the Mele trademark qualities of finery and timelessness present in other collection pieces, while expressing a knowledge of design that is usually reserved for use in the high end furniture market.

Last but not least, the makers of Mele jewelry boxes have gone out of their way to show that they always have been, and always will be, a family business. Mele has a history that dates back over three generations, and to honor this fact, has released what might be the very best young females jewelry case line in over 75 years, the Ballerina collection. These unique, Mele jewelry boxes are designed explicitly with the young woman in mind. With several musical jewelry boxes to choose from as the foundation of this collection, as well as the precious latch and carry jewelry box for girls called Jasmine, these rose and baby blue designs are the perfect Mele jewelry cases for the lucky niece or daughter on your gift list.

Wooden jewelry boxes can be found in a wide assortment of colors, styles, and wood types to choose from. Cherry, Redwood, Oak, and Walnut are just a few of the different woods that are used to make wood jewelry boxes today. The main advantages of a wooden jewelry box is its rich look of heritage, and the extreme durability and protection provided by the wood in its construction.

A wood jewelry box is very traditional and has a long history of adorning dressers, nightstands, and dressing room tables for centuries. Their leather counterparts have a long history as well, but it is “get it and run” modernity that has recently brought popularity for leather into the mainstream, as the perfect jewelry storage solution for traveling due to their convenience and slim line designs and also a favorite for mens jewelry boxes because of their rugged look.

Lightweight, yet sturdy, and easily cleaned, leather jewelry boxes are perfect for short overnight trips and even for the businessperson constantly on the go.

Simple, solid patterns and intricate inlaid designs are both hallmark products of quality wooden jewelry box creators. There are as many variations and artistic differences from one wooden jewelry box to another. Consisting of a hard and sturdy material, wooden jewelry boxes often have drawers, doors, and even mirror cabinet lids due to the ability to stand upright and resist pressure to a greater extent than either thin plastic or even the thickest of leather.

As you can see, two of the most popular types of jewelry boxes are not in competition with, but compliment each other. Wooden boxes are great for securing, displaying, or simply storing jewelry collections in the home or retail environment due to the strength of the materials used and the rustic beauty that wood brings to any home design. Leather jewelry boxes, while also great in the home for holding small amounts of jewelry or other items, have the distinct advantage of portability and simplicity that makes them perfect for travel also. If I had to say which one was best, I would remain silent. I suggest you get both.