Jewelry has long been one of the most sought after luxuries of our time. The brilliance and decadence a natural stone presents reveals the natural beauty found in the world. Since the beginning of our fascination with jewelry, we have also desired a place to keep our gems and jewels. One of the most popular of these places is the jewelry box. Simple in design, yet complete with its own luxurious attraction as well.
Wooden jewelry boxes have become the most popular of these boxes due to a few reasons, which you will find below. Mind you, this particular style has stood the test of time and become popular over many years.
Natural Beauty
The first reason wood is preferred over other material is due to the natural beauty we find in the various types of woods. Like the jewelry itself, the wood provides a unique beauty only found in nature. While enhanced with stain and varnish in most cases, a wooden jewelry box shares the same type of natural beauty that we find with gems and stones. Because the finest of boxes are handmade, the carpenter can control how dark or light he or she would like the box to have by selecting the appropriate stain and varnish.
Handmade
The next point many consider one of the best parts of a wooden jewelry boxes is that they are usually handmade, which provides a chance to own something unique and one of a kind. Many carpenters will produce a variety of the same box, including different woods and stains, so be sure to browse the entire selection before settling on one. If you were interested in commissioning a jewelry box, some providers will offer that service as well. However, this service is likely to cost more than the average purchase due to the time and labor it takes to meet your specializations.
Affordable
Unlike the contents which it's crafted for, the wooden jewelry box requires materials much less rare than gems and fine stones, thereby making the material much more affordable. Pricing will range depending on what type of wood you select. Just like anything, a scale of quality and beauty determines the cost of the wood. Some of the finest materials include mahogany, teak wood, and maple. You will find a variety of finishes with each of these materials as well, including those that reveal the grain of the wood more than others do.
Custom Stain and Finish
One benefit wood provides is the ability to stain the wood the same stain you used for the rest of your home. Though most are not interested in matching the box to the rest of their home, it is definitely a possibility. Simply purchase or make a jewelry box with a natural, unfinished wood and use the same stain and varnish you used in your home. This will create a sense of place and reduce the risk of clashing with the rest of your home.
Overall, it is the quality, tradition, and affordability wooden jewelry boxes provide that make it one of the most popular choices for those interested in a place to keep their jewelry.