Jewelry Boxes - How To Choose The Right Wood And Finish


by Linda Robbins - Date: 2007-03-15 - Word Count: 415 Share This!

Choosing the right wood and finish for your jewelry box is essential. Are you looking for a jewelry box that will last a lifetime or maybe half that time? Let's begin by talking about wood.

Mele makes a long-lasting jewelry box in a veneer. Veneer is a thin slice of wood, usually thinner than 1/8 inch. Veneer layers are usually glued and pressed onto core panels of different materials. Once finished, these jewelry boxes look as if they were created from genuine wood. This type of "wood" will provide enjoyment and use for many, many years. Jewelry boxes created with a veneer range in price from $25.00 up to $150.00.

RaGar makes a jewelry box from genuine wood that will last a lifetime. RaGar offers jewelry boxes in maple, burl, mahogany, and teak. Let's talk about the difference between these woods.

Maple - though Maple is relatively light in color, it darkens with age. Maple wood is hard and one of the densest woods. Burl - Burl wood is basically a wood with "knots". Jewelry boxes made from burl will have knots and swirls in the wood. Mahogany - Mahogany has a bendy, thick and rough grain and is relatively free of voids and pockets. It has a reddish-brown color which darkens over time and displays a beautiful reddish sheen when polished. Teak - no other wood compares to Teak when it comes to durability and elegance. Its natural color is a honey-blonde that is very distinctive. A jewelry box created from Teak will definitely last a lifetime.

All of these woods have their own distinctive beauty and will last a lifetime. You can expect to pay much more for a jewelry box created from these woods, but it is an investment that is well worth the money. These jewelry boxes range in price from $150.00 to $1,200.00.

Finally, let's talk about the veneer and wood's finish. You must take into account your décor if you are going to display your jewelry box out in the open. Mele and RaGar offer a versatile selection of finishes to compliment any décor.

Cherry - a reddish-brown finish Espresso - a very dark, almost black finish Oak - a light, honey-blonde finish Pine - a very light, blonde finish Walnut - a soft brown finish Whitewood - a white finish

No matter what the occasion, a jewelry box made from veneer or genuine wood is a gift that will last many, many years.

TopShelf MarketPlace provides weekly updates and information on selecting the jewelry box that is right for you or your gift recipient.


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TopShelf MarketPlace has been selling jewelry boxes since April 2003. We are knowledgeable in the various styles, finishes and woods, and in the art of choosing the right box to suit our customer's needs. A jewelry box is a piece that will last a lifetime and helping our customers make the right selection is our business.

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