For centuries, elaborate jewelry boxes are created by skilled artisans. In some cases, the boxes are designed to be as precious as the treasures stored.
During the Industrial Revolution, the concept of mass production enabled the newly established middle class of society to purchase items such as jewelry boxes, and other luxury items. As jewelry boxes were being manufactured in large quantities, the cost involved to produce them, and the cost for the consumer, was considerably less. What was considered a luxury item for now you can enjoy the masses.
In the early 1900s, housewives began to receive mail order catalogs from companies such as Sears, counties, and Marshall Fields. Now, the average family could buy a jewelry box of whether they lived in Topeka, Kansas or New York. Meanwhile, fashion and jewelry shows designs beautiful jewelry box. They came in a variety of sizes and styles - from diminutive ring boxes to boxes big enough to store gloves a lady.
For the construction of jewelry boxes, antimonial lead was the basis most common metals used. In the beginning, jewelry boxes were electroplated with copper and finished with gold or silver. Over time, however, finished enamel boxes proved to last longer than gold or silver boxes. The decorative storage cases were completed with a large variety of influences, including French bronze, Gold Roman Pompeii Gold, French Gray, and silver in Paris. In the mid 1900s, there have been finished in ivory.
During the early 1900, Art Nouveau was all the rage and it was also more desirable decorative style for jewelers. This romantic design was famous for its current lines asymmetric with motifs related to nature. The artists also employed the use of flowers in the Art Nouveau jewelry boxes designed. For example, clover four leaves represents good luck, daisies were used to innocence, and roses symbolize love and beauty.
A variety of U.S. manufacturers produce and boxes designed jewelry. These Jennings Brothers, Kronheimer and Oldebusch, Benedict, NB Rogers, and metal artwork. Brainard and Wilson patented designs Chart Nouveau jewelry, while Weidlich Brothers had patents on their colonial designs. The golden age of jewelry boxes was represented from 1904 to 1918, during which there was a mass production of jewelry boxes. Gold and silver boxes were very common. Today silver plated versions are considered antique jewelry boxes and are very rare. Ivory-finished boxes, although designed later, are also considered rare and hard to find. Because of its durability, the boxes are often transmitted through generations of the family.
What to consider when buying a jeweler
More than a box, a jewelry box can be a work of art adorned designed to store and protect jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, and other valuable treasures. A jeweler can also signify wealth, heritage and sophistication. Located within its confines beautiful, simple piece of jewelry is much larger and more pronounced. Therefore, the design and make a jeweler is important to create the ideal environment for their parts. The following are some things to consider when choosing the perfect jewelry box:
Keep your entire jewelry collection in mind. Consider what pieces make up the collection of jewels. Rings are more than bracelets? Do you own more silver than gold jewelry? Choose a jewelry box that fits the type of jewelry in your collection and accentuates the workpiece quality.
Select a box that has enough space for each piece you have. Select a jeweler that allows ample room for each piece in the collection. Stored too closely together, pieces of jewelry can rub against one another, reducing their appearance and value.
Consider two more boxes one. Depending on the size of its collection of jewels, which could be a good idea to separate the pieces into two boxes. For example, if you own the same amount of gold and silver, choose two boxes, one for each type. Trying to force an entire collection in a box can make it appear cluttered and mismatched.
The choice of a box must depend on their jewelry jewelry collection. Before buying a table, consider the appearance, size, and variation of its parts. Choose a jeweler that fits well with your collection as a whole.
About the Author:
Lewis Jewelers is proud to carry the full line of
Pandora Jewelry
. Pandora bracelets, Pandora charms and Pandora beads are only a part of the collection. For more information, Lewis Jewelers, 2000 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103, 877-88-LEWIS or visit the website.
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