Jewellery Boxes

Should You
Keep Jewellery in a Jewellery Box?

At one point or another, all jewellery
becomes susceptible to tarnishing. It's because, over time, your jewellery has
contact with air, moisture, oils, sweat, perfumes, and other external sources.
These factors cause jewellery to become dull-looking, discoloured and even
black.

Keeping your jewellery assortment in a
dark, dry, cool place will prevent consistent contact with the elements.
Jewellery boxes provide this exact resource. These objects are a housing
arrangement for your jewels to live safely when you’re not wearing them.
Jewellery boxes come fully equipped with drawers and dividers coated in the
softest materials to keep your possessions together, safe and away from
possible harm or damage in the environment.

Furthermore, jewellery boxes provide
timely organisation. Are you ever late for work or an occasion because you have
had to search for your best earrings? When you use them consistently, jewellery
boxes eliminate the need to search for lost and misplaced jewellery.

What to Look for When Choosing a Jewellery Box

Jewellery boxes home the most
beautiful trinkets, but these storage compartments are also crafted with beauty
in mind. Choose a jewellery box to match your home interiors while offering the
most protective space to house your precious belongings all year round.

There are so many jewellery boxes, but
here are some top tips for finding the perfect one:

Consider your jewellery collection

How big is your collection? Do you
need large or small storage space? Do you have more rings than necklaces? These
are some good questions to ask yourself before exploring the range of jewellery
boxes. Your chosen jewellery box must suit your collection; otherwise, it will
not cater to your storage needs.

For example, you will need a jewellery
box with ring slots to house a lot of rings, while multiple drawers will enable
you to store a more extensive selection of bracelets and earrings. If your
collection comprises many necklaces, you might consider one with hangers.
Having a hanger for each of your necklaces will prevent the chains from
knotting together.

The materials matter

Jewellery boxes are usually lined with
gentle fabrics that are soft to the touch, such as felt, silk and velvet. The
lining is necessary because it cushions your finer items and ensures they will
not be nicked or damaged. Surprisingly, so many jewellery boxes are unequipped
to protect your beloved jewels. So, the materials are essential to keeping your
jewellery in pristine condition.

Notice the details

Assessing the details will ensure you
find the ideal jewellery box to match your collection. It will also allow you
to select a design that fits in with your surrounding decor. For example, you
might want something plain, simple and purely functional, or you might lean
toward something more unique in design, such as embellished jewellery boxes.

You can also think about features such
as locking mechanisms to keep children from entering your jewellery box.

Where Should I Place My Jewellery Box?

Jewellery boxes keep your trinkets
cool, dry and protected from sunlight, air and humidity. Still, placing your
jewellery box away from direct sunlight is best to keep your pieces at the
ideal temperature. Many jewellery lovers opt to store their trinket boxes in
the closet. The darkness and cooler environment create the perfect conditions
for your jewellery.

However, you can display these pretty
creations in places where you can see them. You have plenty of options, as
jewellery boxes can quickly adorn dressing tables, bedside tables and chests of
drawers. They're primarily found in the bedroom for quick access while getting
dressed.

At One Six Eight London, we offer a
variety of jewellery boxes to store your fine and costume jewellery, with
designs to suit every interior space. You can also find other
aesthetically-pleasing accessories, including photo frames, mantel clocks and wall clocks.

FAQs

What is the best way to store jewellery?

A jewellery box is one of the best
storage solutions to organise your collection. You should keep your jewellery
at low room temperature and out of direct sunlight. Jewellery boxes with
various dividers are good for keeping expensive earrings and rings away from
the elements.

How do you keep your jewellery in good condition?

The most important way to keep your
jewellery in good condition is to keep it dry. The correct storage is
essential, as it prevents your jewellery from coming into contact with moisture
and other external substances that cause it to tarnish. Jewellery boxes create
the perfect conditions.