Jewelry Boxes
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From colorful cardboard boxes with pink satin lining and a plastic ballerina spinning round and round, to handsome, velvet-lined mahogany boxes with designs inlaid in the lid, the range of jewelry boxes is stunning. There is a box to suit every taste, and every jewelry collection.
Children's Jewelry Boxes
Many women fondly recall their first jewelry boxes. Children's jewelry boxes often feature popular cartoon or movie characters, and are usually full of bright decorations. They are typically made of sturdy cardboard, and many have a knob in the back that, when wound, will play easily recognizable children's tunes. Many include the tiny dancer mentioned above as well as a mirror glued to the lid. They tend to be small enough to fit easily on a bookshelf or nightstand.
It's surprising how much jewelry even the youngest of girls amass, and a jewelry box is the perfect place for a young lady to store all the tin rings she received at doctor visits and the plastic bracelets that came with her hamburger.
Adult Jewelry Boxes
Adult jewelry boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes to accomodate different decorating styles, and types and amounts of jewelry. They are often made from wood, but can be made from other materials, such as silver, porcelain, plastic, or glass. Inside they are usually lined in a soft fabric such as velvet or satin to cushion jewelry and help prevent knicks and scratches. They often come with a selection of compartments and ways to store different types of jewelry. For example, there is typically a section with slits to keep rings in one place where they can't move around and be damaged by other jewels, and separated so that the owner can easily see them when choosing one.
Hooks are often provided for hanging necklaces, sometimes with pouches below to keep them from swinging about. Some styles use lift out trays for storing earrings, bracelets and pins, while other boxes have drawers for that purpose.
Armoires
Jewelry armoires are taller boxes that include several layers of drawers for storing jewelry. They often have doors that open in the front or sides and hooks for hanging necklaces. Some are small enough to fit on the top of a dresser, while others are so tall that they can sit on the floor. Some of the larger styles are designed to look like furniture, with long, graceful curved legs like a side table.
Adult Music Boxes
Music boxes are not just for children, and there are plenty of jewelry boxes that play music intended for adults. Some come with the music already included in the box, while others offer a list of songs to choose from. These can range from classical music like Debussy's "Claire de Lune" to romantic favorites like "Unchained Melody." Some music box vendors will also let buyers choose the number of notes of the tune to be included, although the more notes, the more expensive the box.
Travel Boxes
For jewelry lovers on the go, there's no need to toss valuable jewels in a plastic baggie and risk damaging them. Travel boxes are specifically designed to be packed away in suitcases and overnight bags and to keep a small amount of jewelry organized.
Men's Jewelry Boxes
Jewelry boxes are not just for women, and many men find they need a place to store their tie clips, earrings, cufflinks and watches. Wooden or leather boxes with simple or no designs (and no dancing ballerinas) are usually popular with the guys.
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