Wooden Jewelry Boxes: Spotlight on Some Superb Types of Wood

When they are of good quality, wooden jewelry boxes have the potential of becoming heirlooms. They last a lifetime thanks to the strength they possess. Their facades can be decorated in many ways.

They can be done up with carving, some embellishments and even art forms like Marquetry. There are many kinds of woods that can be used in the making of a jewelry box. One popular, locally available wood is Mahogany.

It is primarily used in jewelry cases for its rot-resistant abilities. A beautiful sheen comes out when this wood is polished. Craftsmen, amateur or professional, prefer Mahogany for the simple reason that it can be worked on with a variety of tools. It exudes a masculine aura and therefore is used in the making of men's valets.

Ebony is easily sourced in the USA and is dark in color making jewelry boxes made from it possess a great depth. Because of the density this wood possesses, it sinks when placed in water. This shows its strength and durability.

If your home decor is antique or classically styled then an ebony jewelry box will fit right in. There are may ways to carve the lids of these boxes. Buffing them in different ways will bring out a vintage look.

Some of the popular designs are stacked boxes or those that come with drawers and removable trays. White Ash jewelry boxes are light in color. Craftsmen like this wood a lot for its ability to be molded beautifully when steamed. This makes it the right wood to use for boxes that are curved or come in many shapes.

White Ash has its weight to strength ratio equally balanced and this makes it strong. Despite being an open-pored wood it does not have any distinctive odor. This wood is flexible while being strong and shock-resistant.

Cherry wood is used quite a bit in the making of jewelry boxes. The heartwood of this tree ranges from light pink to a reddish brown and the sapwood is always lighter. As it ages, all cherry wood becomes darker adding to its elegance. Because of its smooth texture, this wood is the best one to use if you want to carve on your box.

There are several finishes it will show off well, but the best are the natural ones. Traditionally styled cherry wood boxes can be done up in brass highlights while the more modern versions can be done in silver. Cherry wood boxes are best highlighted with gum streaks.

The lightest of wood boxes are those made of Maple wood. Occasionally White Maple is bleached before it is polished, making it lighter. Decorative objects are made of curly and bird's eye Maple.

It is unfortunate though that Maple is a single growth tree. What will happen is that when its supply is exhausted, its prices are going to skyrocket, matching other rare trees.

This article was written by Ruth D’Souza Prabhu of MarqART Gift Shop. Our jewelry boxes feature evocative marqart wood design, created from unique wood grain patterns and colors. 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!