New in Jewelry Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique New in Jewelry Boxes
Sheffield Plate
1990s Italian Hollywood Regency New in Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English New in Jewelry Boxes
Rosewood
2010s Argentine Modern New in Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Minimalist New in Jewelry Boxes
Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Jewelry Boxes
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Jewelry Boxes
Gold Leaf
19th Century Antique New in Jewelry Boxes
Silver
2010s Unknown New in Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
Late 19th Century British Antique New in Jewelry Boxes
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern New in Jewelry Boxes
Marble, Brass
2010s Unknown New in Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
2010s Unknown New in Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish New in Jewelry Boxes
Multi-gemstone
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern New in Jewelry Boxes
Marble, Brass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern New in Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Sheet Metal
1960s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vintage New in Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English George III Antique New in Jewelry Boxes
Rosewood
19th Century French Antique New in Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique, New and Vintage Jewelry Boxes
If you have jewelry, chances are you have an antique, new 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. 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, new and vintage jewelry boxes today on 1stDibs.