Chinese Jewelry Boxes

A jewelry box refers to a casket or receptacle used for storing jewelry and other similar trinkets. Chinese jewelry boxes refer to the oriental version of the traditional jewelry box and usually come with heavy work and intricate detail. These caskets come in a variety of sizes. Therefore if you are considering a purchase of one of these you must consider where you intend to keep them as well as the amount of trinkets and precious items you want to sore away in them. If your collection is small then it doesn't make much sense in going for Chinese jewelry boxes that are multi layered and large in size. You may then fine one that comes with one lid and a compartmentalized interior more than sufficient. These will also take up much less space and can be placed on a bureau or dressing table and has plenty of space left for other items. However if you have a larger collection or a collection that contains pieces that are of large size then you might decide to go for Chinese jewelry boxes of a fairly large size.

The larger versions of Chinese jewelry boxes contain several drawers and side panels that allows you to just about store all your trinkets and precious items safely and with the possibility of easy access. However because these versions can be quite ornate, it is advisable that you consider them whilst keeping in mind the look and decor of your room or where the particular piece is going to be placed. For example, extremely ornate Chinese jewelry boxes will look quite out of place in a very modern room with minimalistic design. It may however blend well in a room that houses other intricate artifacts and a touch of classic ambience. The colour of Chinese jewelry boxes will also need to be considered along these lines. While the more traditional Chinese jewelry boxes comes in various woody shades ranging from almost black to very light creams, you may also stumble across versions of odd colours such as deep blues, jade greens and deep reds.

When looking at Chinese jewelry boxes, also be mindful of your own personality and sense of style. If your intention however is to gift one to a friend then be mindful of the likes and dislikes of the recipient of this fabulous gift. If the friend is for example a simple person with refined tastes a more toned down, elegant looking version is recommended. But if the person is flamboyant and likely to possess rather ornate trinkets and precious items a heavily worked and colorful version would be just about perfect. Also bear in mind the quality of material used and how the material will fare in the climate in which it will be used in.