Jewelry Boxes
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Boxes
Bronze, Ormolu
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Brass, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Suede, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Ultrasuede, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
1920s Danish Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Pewter
1930s Danish Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Coral
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry Boxes
Sheffield Plate
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Rosewood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes
Gold
1950s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Jewelry Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Gold Leaf, Metal
2010s South American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Early 20th Century American Jewelry Boxes
Enamel, Silver
1850s Austrian Chinoiserie Antique Jewelry Boxes
Enamel, Silver
Early 20th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Art Glass
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Grand Tour Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Brass
2010s American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
2010s American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Brass
2010s American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Agate, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Coral
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Revival Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Alabaster, Brass
1930s Polish Other Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Boxes
Fabric, Wood, Burl
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Jewelry Boxes
Velvet, Resin
1960s Italian Other Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
20th Century Jewelry Boxes
Stone, Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry Boxes
Sheffield Plate
Early 20th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Boxes
Wood
20th Century Jewelry Boxes
Stone
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Onyx, Brass
Late 20th Century Minimalist Jewelry Boxes
Stone
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Jewelry Boxes
Carrara Marble, Metal
Late 20th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Porcelain
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Blown Glass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Blown Glass
1930s Italian Vintage Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Antique, New and Vintage Jewelry Boxes
If you have jewelry, chances are you have an antique, new or vintage jewelry box. This simple item was born from a simple need. It offers jewelry lovers a place to store their most cherished treasures. The idea behind a good jewelry box is that precious items deserve a place of honor.
It’s no surprise, then, that jewelry boxes (also called jewelry caskets or trinket boxes) have existed for as long as we’ve worn jewelry. It’s among the most popular decorative boxes we have in our homes, and we can find early versions that date at least as far back as Ancient Egypt. All Egyptians adorned themselves with necklaces, rings, earrings and other accessories, and the era’s jewelry boxes resembled small treasure chests. Later, fine jewelry became cost prohibitive and the only people with jewelry boxes were those who could afford jewelry.
Following the Industrial Revolution, jewelry was no longer made by hand. Mass production and the demand of the growing middle class rendered jewelry more accessible. Jewelry of the Romantic period, which refers to early Victorian jewelry, is reflective of these economic shifts. Jewelry from this time tends to be feminine and ornate, and embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. Naturally, it was stored in elaborate, decorative Victorian-era jewelry boxes that were sometimes crafted from hand-painted porcelain or sterling silver.
Nowadays, jewelry boxes do more than keep jewelry safe and organized. They’re popular collector’s items that have become as treasured as the contents themselves. An eye-catching vintage jewelry box, which is at least 20 but less than 100 years old, is a valuable decorative object, a sign of luxury and elegance that adds character and texture to any bedroom. Some jewelry boxes are even embellished with a few jewels of their own.
If you’re not tucking your jewelry into a drawer or shallow tray atop your vanity, perhaps an Art Deco trinket box with charming brass hardware or a sculptural, hand-carved rosewood mid-century modern jewelry box lined with linen and velvet will do?
Today’s jewelry boxes come in a variety of styles and sizes and are made of metal, wood, plastic and other materials. Give your cherished jewelry the good home it deserves — find an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage jewelry boxes today on 1stDibs.