Types Of Jewel Boxes
Jewel boxes have been the first gift that anybody would have received on Christmas or on any other special occasion. It is used by both the genders to store jewels and other important things. Besides storing, it is also used as a keepsake by many people. It is also passed on in a family line as an heirloom. There are different types of jewel boxes that are specially designed for men and women. Even children are so specific about their type of jewel box. A lot of design and work can be seen on a finished piece of jewel box. It can be made of wood, metal or even fabric as well. There are customized jewel boxes also, where the design can be incorporated according to ones choice. In olden days men were also fond of having storage boxes but were called as valet. It is similar to the jewel box of a woman but is less ornamented.
There are a lot of toy makers, who specialize in making jewel boxes. They can be small or big, oval or rectangular in shape and have beads and other trinkets attached to them. Most of the boxes designed for children are made to look fancy. They have mirrors that are studded with beads and colorful stones. The box is embellished with golden strings and is very attractive to look as well.
Single box happens to be the most basic and common style of jewel box. It is simple in look and the interiors can have multiple sliding trays for storing rings and chains. Most of the single type jewel boxes are layered with satin fabrics and decorated with stones and beads. It looks very elegant and is to be found on the dresser of any women. They are used for storing every day wear or delicate pieces of jewelry.
Other types of jewel box would be the novelty ones. It is designed in the shape of cartoons or funny characters. They are crafted and ornamented to match the design of the character. These novelty boxes are the least expensive of all the jewel boxes and come in various designs. Children can use them again for storing jewels or colorful stones and can be used as a toy to play with as well. Characters such as the fairy, princess, ballerina and a host of other can be found in these novelty toy boxes.
These jewel boxes though inexpensive are very much liked by children. Gifting jewel boxes have been a long tradition and are still carried out today. Unlike the olden days, now we find a lot of collection and attractive ones. The wooden boxes are no longer simple and plain but are intricately carved and designed with stones and beads. Even fine details are done on metals and other different types of materials. For a host of other ideas to decorate your jewel box, log on to any craft website and you would find a lot of them. It is easy to decorate and would be treasured for ever.
