Jewelry Box Designs 03

During the mid thirteenth century, jewelry boxes became popular in China, and before long they were exported all over the world. A jewelry box is the perfect way to store and display your fine jewelry, and with some of the designs and styles available, you can make a wooden jewelry box a decorative centerpiece for your dressing table. And you can find many selections of fine jewelry boxes at online retailers.

One of the first things to think about before purchasing a wooden jewelry box is the color and style of wood that will best match the dressing table or bathroom counter top where the box will be displayed.

Hardwood is the term afforded to trees that lose their leaves in the winter and hardwoods are the most popular finishes on jewelry boxes, and each has a different look, feel and color. Popular hardwoods for furniture, cases and jewelry boxes are Oak, Cedar, Walnut, Chestnut, Ebony, Sandalwood, Mahogany, Cherry Wood and Teak.

Boxes of Teak, Ebony and Cedar are popular choices for the Far East design, often featuring ornate Asian patterns and symbols. The wood acts as a rich canvas for the lighter colors in the patterned designs.

Oak, Walnut, Chestnut and Sandalwood are common choices for jewelry boxes designed in Colonial style, celebrating early 20th century American furniture design. These woods are popular in the mini armoire style display cases, as they reflect the same period as the furniture after which they are fashioned.

Mahogany and Cherry wood are often used in the design of turn of the century Edwardian style jewelry boxes, celebrating the decadent and high society rein of the British king, Edward VII. The design of the furniture and ornamental items from that period reflect the elegant social scene of the day. Cedar wood boxes and dyed Chestnut might be used for antique style Victorian jewelry boxes, which are also very popular.

As you can see, many designs are available, in rich woods and decadent veneers, with suede or felt lining to protect fine silver and gold. And each of these styles are available online, at various outlets. Jewelry cases, boxes, display towers and chests are an elegant addition to your dressing table, and you'll find a great selection of colors and styles to fit your own personal specifications.

When it comes to choosing the design of your wooden jewelry box, there are many options to consider. A mini jewelry armoire is simply fashioned after a full sized armoire. Often ornate in style, with glass fronted hinged doors and small draws for broaches and rings down the central column of the box, the mini armoire design is dainty and delicate, most often decorated in a colonial or Victorian style. Traditionally, these mini armoire boxes are finished in mahogany or cherry wood colors. You will find that the wood finish is a major factor in the price of the piece, and there are less expensive alternatives, made from a standard wood, finished and dyed to look like the true wood. This is done with paint effects and colored dyes.

An upright box is slender and sturdy, often built onto a rotating platform so you can access your jewelry from all four sides of the box. The tall, upright design is perfect for displaying necklaces and bracelets that hang from small hooks. Again, often glass fronted, so your jewelry is proudly displayed, the upright style is also a good choice for a dressing table with limited space, or for a bathroom pedestal with no room for a standard case.