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.