A Necklace Box Is Not Just A Box Anymore

It has long been a rumor that when Marie Antoinette received a necklace, she judged it by the box it came in. If it did not please her, she returned it unopened. While on their honeymoon in Japan in 1954, Joe Dimaggio presented Marilyn Monroe with the Mikimoto pearl necklace that now carries her name. It is displayed all over the world in its original coral colored necklace box. Never let it be said that the box does not matter.

When choosing a box to hold that special necklace there are a few things to consider; age of the recipient, reason for gift, style of necklace, and the stones themselves. All of these make a difference in how the necklace box will be received. Since the box will be seen before the necklace, a favorable impression is desired.Thinking outside the box is a unique way of choosing a necklace box. No longer is the staid grey rectangle the only choice. Remember colors have meaning and will only sharpen the pleasure of the contents. Not only do colors have meaning, so do shapes. Here are a few suggestions for choosing a suitable necklace box.

If the gift is a pearl necklace, then it deserves to be displayed in a shell shaped box, lined with off-white satin. This necklace box will nestle the pearls in an environment conducive to their lasting beauty. The shell shape is a statement to its origins. If the gift is meant for a teenager’s first real piece of jewelery, then a white shell box would be perfect. Diamonds deserve to be displayed in solid black boxes, this will lend an air of sophistication to their beauty. Perhaps the most famous shape for these is the slender rectangle. To the Navajo Indians the rectangle is a symbol of intelligent protector. Perhaps that is why it has long been the choice of gentlemen everywhere, when choosing a necklace box for that special lady.

Sapphires are a symbol of joy, their suitable necklace box could be the round one. Circles are a symbol of sacred feminine life in motion. The dark vibrant color of the sapphires would be set off beautifully nestled in a satin bed of white. Necklace boxes are meant to set off the gift, yet some are so expensive that on their own they are a gift. This also will please the wearer of the necklace.

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