Jewelry Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Other
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Jewelry Boxes
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Bamboo, Cane, Bakelite
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Teak
19th Century English Regency Antique Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Early 19th Century English Antique Jewelry Boxes
Mahogany, Satinwood
1950s Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century American Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
2010s South American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s European Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Jewelry Boxes
Resin, Wood
2010s Italian Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Ebony, Lacquer
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Crocodile
2010s Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
1980s Philippine Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Burl
1880s French Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Enamel
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique Jewelry Boxes
Wood
2010s South American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s South American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass, Wood
1960s Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Jewelry Boxes
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Gold, Gold Leaf
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Coral, Gold, Enamel
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood
20th Century Spanish Renaissance Jewelry Boxes
Iron, Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Onyx
2010s Argentine Modern Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Onyx
19th Century Italian Other Antique Jewelry Boxes
Gold, Bronze
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Agate, Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Onyx
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Polyester, Shell
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Agate, Brass
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Jewelry Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Metal
1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Onyx
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Agate, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Brass, Steel
1920s Danish Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
20th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Marble
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Onyx
20th Century Afghan Jewelry Boxes
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
20th Century Afghan Jewelry Boxes
Lapis Lazuli
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.