The jewelry boxes women choose are often based on how beautiful the boxes are. In order to make a jewelry box unique, there are a number of finishes that can be applied to it. Depending on the kind of material the box is made of, a range of finishes can be applied.

Wooden boxes for jewelry are largely made with mahogany, cherry, maple, walnut, rosewood among others. A basic design for these boxes is the flip top where the exterior part of the box exhibits some wonderful finishes. A thin layer of decorative wood that are applied to the top of jewelry boxes are called veneers.

This ancient art-form provides a grain-like texture which can only be had if a tree is cut around its age rings in an accurate manner. Good workmanship is when the jewelry box and the veneer look as one cohesive unit rather than two pieces held together. Going one step ahead is marquetry in which small pieces of veneer are placed into a pre-designed structure or pattern.

The use of different woods for these veneer bits are what give the design its texture and color. Wave marquetry is an abstract form of the art where designs are seamless and free flowing. Wooden jewelry boxes have great surfaces for carving, especially those made of rosewood, ebony and mahogany.

Manually created designs with a chisel make wonderful gifts considering the personal touch that has gone into each one of them. There are a variety of geometric, leafy and figure-based motifs that can be machine carved as well, allowing for smoother and more accurate detailing. Carved jewelry boxes can be further accented with inlay work in gold or silver.

This involves painting hinges and clasps in gold or silver complementary shades. The price involved may be higher, but they are well worth it in the end. You could also choose from a range of hinges and side supports in gold, silver and other metals to further enhance the finish of your jewelry box.

Pietra Dura, or Parchin Kari as it is called in South Asia, is an unique art form where colored stones are packed together tightly to create an unusual design. Stones are procured, cut and polished and then placed into a design in such a way that they cannot be discerned for what they are. An Indian interpretation of this would be the Taj Mahal which has similar work on the entry way walls.

Stone jewelry boxes come with some unique finishes thanks to the multiple colors they can be sourced in. Shades of red, yellow, beige and pink are woven together in simple, yet attractive designs that can be created on soap stone jewelry boxes. Even more breathtaking are the finishes that marble inlay work provides in lapis lazuli, jasper and turquoise and an intricate number of cuts.

Jewelry boxes are often considered sacred by women and it is the one thing that she will treasure for life. Beauty and elegance are what characterize these finishes. Could a lady ask for more?

This article was written by Ruth Prabhu D’Souza of MarqART Gift Shop.  Our jewelry boxes are original works of art, no two creations are the same.  Each wood shown has its own unique wood grain pattern and color.  MarqART comes from combining the words marquetry (wood inlay) + Art (a creation of beauty) an apt name for our products.   A fine addition to your dressing table or as a gift. Please visit http://www.marqartgiftshop.com to browse & buy exotic jewelry boxes that will give you a lifetime of pleasure!