From a young age right through to womanhood a jewelry box is
a special and important personal possession. How a young girl
or a woman chooses that perfect jewelry box is a secret not normally
shared with others. Call it a gut feeling, call it impulse, call
it listening to that inner voice. In fact call it what ever you
want. The fact is that from a very young age girls are able to
choose a jewelry box that reflect their personality, their "self",
and of course their likes. Here are the 7 steps to choose that
perfect jewelry box.
1. Material type
What floats your boat? Do you feel a connection to wood, fabric,
acrylic or some other type of man made material? If your connection
is with wood what type - oak, teak, mahogany, cedar? If your
connection is with fabric what type? Rich luxurious fabrics
in deep rich colors, bright and vivid floral patterns, black
and white checks or stripes? You choose - it's your first step
in finding that perfect jewelry box
2. Shape
Is there a shape that grabs your attention? Jewelry boxes come
in a host of shapes - hearts, high heel shoes, boats, pianos,
square, rectangular, mini armoires? When you are shopping there
will be a certain shape that seems to grab your attention. Listen
to that inner voice.
3. Size
How much jewelry do you need to store safely. Will this be your
main jewelry box or a secondary jewelry box to hold your favorite
pieces that you wear most often. Jewelry boxes can be purchased
quite large, but they can also be purchased very tiny. You will
need to decide how much room you need to secure your jewelry.
4. Color
We all have a favorite color that attracts us, makes us feel
happier, makes us smile. If you can choose your jewelry box
in your favorite color than do it. Even wood can be stained
to reflect your color. Color is important to us and should be
a consideration when you are purchasing something as personal
as the perfect jewelry box.
5. Style
The style of jewelry box will not only reflect your personality
it will reflect the décor of your bedroom. Does your room have
a Victorian flare? A modernistic look? Is it ultra feminine,
is it filled with your favorite childhood characters? Yes even
adult women can keep attachments to their childhood friends.
Winnie The Pooh come to my mind. There is a style of jewelry
box to fit every décor.
6. Symbolism
You remember those wonderful jewelry boxes with the beautiful
ballerina that turned to a lovely melody like over the rainbow
when you opened the lid? Perhaps a personal attachment for you.
There are more than ballerina's to choose from.
If something is very important to you, you may want to see
it reflected in the jewelry box you choose. After all what can
be more perfect than a daily reminder of your personal achievements
or loves each time you open your jewelry box. Your symbolism
could be as simple as a picture of your children or spouse attached
to the lid of your jewelry box.
7. Custom
If you cannot find the perfect jewelry box on the store shelves
or on the net, you might want to think about having a custom
jewelry box made. Perhaps this is a project you can tackle yourself
if you are at all crafty. If not there are plenty of craftsmen
that would be happy to build your perfect jewelry box for you.
Should you choose to have your jewelry box custom made be sure
to supply the craftsmen with all the detail they will need to
build your perfect jewelry box.
Some of you may be chuckling wondering how important
choosing a jewelry box can be. For those of you that have an emotional
attachment to something as personal as a jewelry box your perfect
jewelry box awaits you!
