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Jewelry Boxes For Sale
Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver Cherub Designed Jewelry Box - By William Comyns
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Edwardian Period, Victorian-Style, sterling silver, footed jewelry box, London, England, year-hallmarked for 1902, William Comyns - maker. The top of the box is designed with t...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite antique travelling case or victorian nécessaire de voyage
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanit...
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Egg on Tripod hand painted Sterling Silver Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg on tripod in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, Russian Empire style inspired by Carl Fabergè eggs ...
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Powder Case Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Powder case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and red fired enamel. Opening with spring button. Ground mirror and retina inside. Measure cm. 7.3 x 7.3 x 1.5. Weight gr.250. Created in the Art Deco style for Cartier USA in the 1980s, inspired by designs by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s. Manufactured in Florence in the Salimbeni company headquarters with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous high-fire enamelled firings at about 750°<800° C. About cooperation Salimbeni and Cartier.
Our first meetings with the Cartier USA Company took place through the Giorgini Company, the first "Buying Office" set up in Florence immediately after the Second World War, which had the purpose of bringing together Florentine, and also Italian, producers with American buyers, who especially appreciated the artistic objects still manufactured by artisans who still took inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, using techniques handed down from generation to generation.
Mrs. Gina Pestelli, wife of a Florentine retail jeweller, was in charge of contacts with Cartier USA, above all an employee, while her daughter, also for Giorgini, took care of the fashion that in those years was affirmed in Florence with the events of "Pitti ".
With their help, we began to supply frames and boxes in sterling silver gold plated with malachite and other semi-precious stones.
At the same time, the official buyer of Cartier, Mr. William Smith, began to appreciate and commission the first objects with fired enamels, a process of which we have always been specialists.
In 1975 we began exhibiting at the prestigious New York Jewellery Association Show, which we participated in both the February and July editions, for a good 26 years until 2001.
In New York in those years the "Art deco style" was still very much appreciated, still mindful of the beautiful early 20th century architecture of the great buildings such as the "Crysler" or the "Empire State".
We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very popular with Mr. Smith who gave us some photocopies of Louis Francois Cartier drawings to reproduce them. Thus, numerous cigarette cases, powder compacts, evening bags, frames and table boxes were created exclusively for Cartier USA which, at the time, had the prestigious "Silver Department" on the first floor of the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue.
An evening bag, with matching cigarette case and powder compact, were redone on the design created for a gift given to Mary Pickford at the time. In a 1986 Cartier...
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red and Brown Lacquer Jewelry Box with Carved Foliage
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty red and dark brown lacquer elmwood jewelry box from the 19th century with carved and gilt motifs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty era, this j...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing rectangular decorative box in polished steel and brass with a wooden interior arrangement.
Its style resembles contemporary products by Romeo Rega.
Made in France in th...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome
19th Century French Silver Plated over Bronze Jewelry Box with Repousse Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III silverplated box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted in France circa 1870, and built of bronze, the rectangular casket with raised top, sits on small scrolled feet, and is dressed with lion face handles on both sides. All sides including the top are decorated with detailed repousse floral and leaf motifs in high relief throughout; the top is decorated with a oval medallion featuring Poseidon, one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Ali Con Le Gioie Jewelry Chest with 4 Drawers
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry chest in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. With 4 drawers. Two lockable doors with necklace bars.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Suede, Mahogany
Agresti Arco Large Armored Chest
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished white bird’s-eye maple or polished walnut matte finish armored chest, 24-karat gold-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate
"Gioia Crema" Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Inside safe in shiny white. 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. Made in Florence, Italy since, 1949. VAT will be applicable to sales in the UK.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Handcrafted New Zealand Maori Paua Abalone Shell Stash Trinket Wood Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted mahogany wood and natural abalone shell (Paua) inlay cigarette stash/trinket box. Made in New Zealand and still has the original tag on the top. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century New Zealand Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shell
Italian Richard Ginori Porcelain Jewelry Box Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
A small Italian porcelain jewelry box, in the Neoclassical design style, by Italian designer, Richard Ginori, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Porcelain box is round with black...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Belle Epoque Ormulu Filigree Ornate Perfume Bottles & Jewlery Box, Set of 3 Pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of Belle Époque ormolu filigree perfume bottles and jewelry box showcasing the opulent craftsmanship associated with the late 19th and e...
Category
Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Black Walnut Sewing Box by Frank Buschmann Handcrafted with Traditional Joinery
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
Sewing Box by Frank Buschmann – A Fusion of Craftsmanship and Innovation
This handcrafted sewing box transcends its traditional function as a mere storage solution, offering a profo...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Large Ceramic Box - Gabbianelli Production - Italy - 1970s
By Gabbianelli
Located in Milano, IT
Large orange ceramic storage box, consisting of two containers, one with lid, the other crescent-shaped, open. Produced by Gabbianelli.
The object can be combined with a similar one ...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Handmade Natural Malachite Stone Lidded Stash Trinket Box Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted lidded natural green malachite stone stash/trinket box. The box has a wonderful form and design. Malachite stone has great color and natural patterns...
Category
Mid-20th Century Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Agresti Rollo Tube Travel Case for 5 Watches
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Travel roll for 4 watches. Capacity for up to 4 watches on the adjustable roll. Available in three finishing options, see information below for details.
Brown: Brown leather and mat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jewelry Box in Marquetry of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jewelry box in Marquetry of the 19th century
Jewelry box in wood Marquetry, Napoleon III period, 19th century
Dimensions: H: 8cm, W: 15cm, D: 10cm.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Mirror of Enchantment Classic Wall Safe
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Safe with spy glass, options of different frames. This safe can be organized to display all types of collections and valuables. The mirror reflects when of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Round amber crystal box italy 1970s
Located in Cantù, IT
Round amber crystal box italy 1970s
Category
20th Century Italian Other Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Crystal
Collection Of French & German Crystal Hinged Lidded Boxes
By Baccarat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Collection of three crystal boxes including:
Crystal box with dome lid, flame form finial, egg and dart brass embossed banding, swirled design, unmarked, attributed to vintage Baccar...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Casket Box, Jewelry Box
Located in Rostock, MV
Antique French Blue Opaline Crystal Glass Hinged Trinket Box, trimmed in beautiful ormolu gilt metal around the opening of box.
France, Circa 1920
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Stacked Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The irregular stacked jewelry chest in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a stunning geometric piece to store your personal items. This piece has 4 drawer compartments that have black velvet trays...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Mid-Century Italian Round Marble Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming marble box with gilt brass, marked Made in Italy. The lidded box is perfect for jewelry, trinkets, small collectibles. The box is a beautiful addition to a vanity or as a de...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Marble
Decorative Box in bird’s-Eye Maple Burl by Michael Elkan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful lidded box made by Michael Elkan from Oregon Birdseye Maple Burl. Box features a live edge front with great movement. Lid is not hinged like ma...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Michael Elkan Large Burl Wood Studio Crafted Jewelry Trinket Desk Storage Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael Elkan Large Burl Wood Studio Crafted Jewelry Trinket Desk Storage Box. Item featured has artist signature to underside, beautiful wood grain, quality craftsmanship, great sty...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Arco Rutenio Contemporary Armored Jewelry Armoire Safe in Ebony finish
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished ebony contemporary armored armoire. Rhodium-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pullout / pull-out necklace holder...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ebony
Vintage Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Seattle, WA
Believed to be a Japanese Lacquered wooden butterfly Box. Believed to be early 20th Century. Beautiful color and nice patina. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver jewelry box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique silver jewelry box, in sterling standard, has been modelled in the form of a dressing table.
The surface of this Edwardian jewelry box is plain and embellished with two applied sterling silver balls to the anterior convex arched surface, replicating the details of the draw handles.
The original hallmarked hinged cover is plain and parallels the shape of the body, opening to reveal the original segmented velvet interior.
The weighted base of this exceptional antique box retains the original leatherette covering to the underside.
The box is supported by four subtly tapering pillar style legs
Note: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the interior; it is a sign of quality when boxes have unlined interiors in addition to a solid silver cover.
Condition
This antique silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
The original interior and leatherette covering have wear in keeping with age and use.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Edwardian jewelry...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Jewellery And Vanity Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood jewellery and vanity box having a outstanding quality rosewood jewellery and vanity box with a lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted i...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Other
Renaissance Revival Damacened and Bronze Casket
Located in Essex, MA
With a domed hinged lid and bail handle over a conforming case decorated overall with figures in Renaissance dress. Bun feet. Provenance; David and P...
Category
1650s European Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Sommerso jewelry box engraved by Mandruzzato, Murano glass, Italy, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare pink sommerso box designed and manufactured by alessandro mandruzzato in murano in the 1960s. Exceptional glass craftsmanship according to...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Crystal
Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted Art Nouveau style floral miniature
Located in Firenze, FI
Discover an authentic artisanal treasure with this refined oval pill box. Made of gold-plated 925/1000 silver, this piece is embellished with translucent enamels fired on guilloché ...
Category
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
"Try to Remember" Musical Jewelry Box by Reuge of Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous "Try to Remember" musical jewelry box by Reuge of Italy, circa 1970s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.25"W x 10.75"D x 3"H. The piece has a high gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Jewelry Box With Floral Inlay Works & Original Mirror, AT ca. 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming, late 19th century jewelry box from the period in Austria around 1890. This real beautiful designed ebonized wooden box impresses with its extraordinary inlay works showing ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Birch, Fruitwood
Original Mid Century Murano Glass Sommerso Box, Bucella Cristalli, Italy c. 1960
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous authentic and original emerald green and gold sommerso Murano glass casket, made in Italy c. 1960 and retaining its original label for Bucella Cristalli of Murano, Venice....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Art Glass
Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988. This piece is signed and dated to the back of the drawer.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Fine Patinated Etched Brass Jewelry Box Style Tiffany
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Patinated Brass Safe Keeping Box Cigar Cigarette Jewelry
Floral vine ornamentation
Hinged and Lined
Style Of Tiffany
4 h x 8.5 w x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Ruby Red and Gilt Silver Faceted Murano Glass Jewelry Box, Italy 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning jewelry box in faceted ruby red Murano glass and gilt silver. This incredibly rare piece was produced in Italy in the 1920s.
The box feature an exquisite 12 sided faceted ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Hand-Painted Wooden Jewelry Trinket Box - Folk Art Style
Located in Seattle, WA
This charming vintage wooden jewelry box features hand-painted floral designs in a traditional folk art style. With vibrant, delicate flower...
Category
1970s Folk Art Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique Victorian English rosewood jewellery box with fitted interior, a removable inner jewellery tray, and fully working lock and key, circa 1850. The lid and front of thi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Victorian Mappin & Webb Antique Silver Coromandel Vanity / Dressing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique Vanity Box / Dressing Box with its original leather carry case.
The silver vanity box itself is veneered in exotic coromandel with brass ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Box
By Capodimonte
Located in Houston, TX
Large vintage Italian Capodimonte Porcelain box.
Stunning large vintage Italian Capodimonte porcelain box. This lovely...
Category
1940s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceramic box by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Italy, ca' 1960's, signed. Geometric design, beautifully decorated in yellow, brown, black.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Agresti Oro Jewelry Chest
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Lockable jewelry chest with 5 drawers, two pullout / pull-out necklace bars, and lined in ultra-suede. Accessories in 24 karats gold plated brass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Valentino Enameled Powder & Rouge Makeup Cases w/ Gems
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An olive green Valentino enameled powder and rouge case with gems and a trademark "V" design on the powder case. Each case opens to reveal compartments with geometric designs in the ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Lucite and Silver Squared Italian Decorative Box, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Lucite and silver squared decorative box. This item was designed in the 1970s.
This piece is made of a crystal Lucite and silver with a crystal Lucite removable top, the way...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box
By Audige
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French Boulle/Napoleon III marquetry box.
The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and tortoiseshell and red silk textile inside.
Including key.
Signed: Aud...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set of Bronze Jewelry boxes by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of round light-bronze jewelry boxes designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. A fine set for a beautiful home.
* Set (2) of round bronze jar and lit with ornaments.
* Designer: Ju...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Cream Contemporary Armored Jewelry Chest Safe with Swarovski Crystals
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry chest in beige leather with Swarovski crystals. Drawers are covered with off white leather, inside is lined for jewelry and watch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Steel
Sleek Cocobolo / Rosewood Trinket / Jewelry Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Super sleek and stylish rosewood trinket box, circa 1990s. The piece measures 5.75" W x 3.75" D x 2.25" H and has a an attached top. The bottom of the box is lined with brown velvet....
Category
Late 20th Century Costa Rican Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Rosewood, Cocobolo
Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Victorian Circa 1875
From our Jewellery Box collection, we are pleased to offer this stunning Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of rectangular shape be...
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood
Malachite Box Gemstone Box 4" Botanical Veins
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful natural malachite box is finely crafted, using the finest malachite. Carefully selected fine-grade malachite in brilliant green displays spectacular concentric rings, ...
Category
2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Antique Bohemian Moser Ruby Red Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Fine Moser casket jewelry box with hinged metal mounts
Gilded bronze swinging handles on the sides
Generously hand-painted all around with colourful ena...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel
American Victorian Style Brass Jewelry Box by Wade Manufacturing Group Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Victorian style brass jewelry box by Wade Manufacturing Group Co.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Decorative Jewellery Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Box, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an vintage decorative jewellery case. A Japanese, lacquer and Mother of Pearl lidded box in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Appealing example o...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Italian 800 Solid Silver Jewel Box
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid silver jewelry box.
This box was made completely by hand, rectangular parallelepiped.
To detach it and elevate it from the support surface, 4 small feet made with the casting t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
Italian 1960s Black Train Case in Leather
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1960s train case in leather.
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Crocodile
Antique and Vintage Jewelry Boxes for Sale: Shop Chanel Jewelry Boxes, Mid-Century Jewelry Boxes and Other Jewelry Boxes on 1stDibs
If you have jewelry, chances are you have an antique or vintage jewelry box. This simple item was born from a simple need. It offers jewelry lovers a place to store their most cherished treasures. The idea behind a good jewelry box is that precious items deserve a place of honor.
It’s no surprise, then, that jewelry boxes (also called jewelry caskets or trinket boxes) have existed for as long as we’ve worn jewelry. It’s among the most popular decorative boxes we have in our homes, and we can find early versions that date at least as far back as Ancient Egypt. All Egyptians adorned themselves with necklaces, rings, earrings and other accessories, and the era’s jewelry boxes resembled small treasure chests. Later, fine jewelry became cost prohibitive and the only people with jewelry boxes were those who could afford jewelry.
Following the Industrial Revolution, jewelry was no longer made by hand. Mass production and the demand of the growing middle class rendered jewelry more accessible. Jewelry of the Romantic period, which refers to early Victorian jewelry, is reflective of these economic shifts. Jewelry from this time tends to be feminine and ornate, and embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. Naturally, it was stored in elaborate, decorative Victorian-era jewelry boxes that were sometimes crafted from hand-painted porcelain or sterling silver.
Nowadays, jewelry boxes do more than keep jewelry safe and organized. They’re popular collector’s items that have become as treasured as the contents themselves.
Designer jewelry boxes — Chanel jewelry boxes, Hermès jewelry boxes and others created by celebrated fashion labels — are widely sought by jewelry lovers who covet a chic case for their jewelry essentials. An eye-catching vintage jewelry box, which is at least 20 but less than 100 years old, is a valuable decorative object, a sign of luxury and elegance that adds character and texture to any bedroom. Some jewelry boxes are even embellished with a few jewels of their own.
If you’re not tucking your jewelry into a drawer or shallow tray atop your vanity, perhaps an Art Deco trinket box with charming brass hardware or a sculptural, hand-carved rosewood mid-century modern jewelry box lined with linen and velvet will do?
Today’s jewelry boxes come in a variety of styles and sizes and are made of metal, wood, plastic and other materials. Give your cherished jewelry the good home it deserves — find an extensive collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes today on 1stDibs.