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Jewelry Boxes

Shop for Traditional and Unique Jewelry Boxes

By , About.com Guide

Jewelry boxes, some traditional and others that are perfect for people who prefer to break away from everyday storage solutions in favor of a more individual look. Any one of these jewelry boxes would make a fantastic gift for yourself or someone special.

1. Peace Equals Harmony with Nature, Wooden Jewelry Box

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This sculpted wooden jewelry box is shaped like the profile of a woman's face and hand painted to show her smiling as a butterfly lands among the flowers that adorn her head. The jewelry box is lined with velvet.

The artisan who created the design, Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya, uses his artwork to spread awareness about the migratory insects whose sanctuaries are being destroyed worldwide.

2. Standing Jewelry Box

Jewelry BoxRed Envelope
The top drawer of this pretty jewelry box is perfect for rings and the other drawers are more spacious, for storage of larger items. Open the side doors and you'll find hangers for necklaces and bracelets. The jewelry box is made from ash veneer and has a mahogany finish. It is lined in faux suede. A personalized plaque is included, but not affixed to the box. The box measures 8" x 6-1/4" and is 10-1/4" tall.

3. Wooden Musical Jewelry Box

Wooden Jewelry BoxRaffaello Ties

This curved, graceful wooden music box has three drawers in front and three fold-out compartments on each side. You'll find a mirror on the inside top cover and a little ballerina that spins when the magnetic-snap cover is flipped upwards. Music: Bolero by Ravel.

 

4. Three Drawer, Distressed Jewelry Box

Three Drawer Distressed Jewelry BoxMele & Co.

Here's a simply designed jewelry box created from walnut and creme wood that's been distressed. The lid lifts up to reveal a mirror on its undearneath side. The top compartment has ring rolls and eight divided storage areas. The jewelry box's front panel drops down to expose two open drawers lined with sueded fabric. The jewelry box measures 11.25 x 8.75 inches. Also available in a solid color.

5. Royal Heritage Cat Jewelry Box

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This unique jewelry box is carved in the shape of a cat, and represents the Korat felines reserved especially for Thailand's royalty. The little cat is in a playful pose, front crouched and tail curved in the air, ready to pounce on anything interesting that happens to pass by. Nantana Sompamitre carves this unique jewelry box from mango wood and hand paints it with acrylics.

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