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Intriguing Information on Metal Jewelry Boxes

Jewelry boxes made of metal have been around for almost 6000 years. Their exotic designs are what made them popular and treasured by many. Metal chests of this kind where used in shipping merchandise and to store valuable items.

Metal boxes were made in the USA in the 19th century, but the artisans of that time were not skilled in decorating them well. With developments in technology in the 20th century, designs began to look much better. Basically cast metal was used and this was plated with gold, silver and copper.

Satin sourced from Japan and China were used to line these metal boxes. Victorian designs were also popular. The base of the box was routinely made of cast resin metal, spelter, and antimonial lead. Alloys of all kinds were used.

Soft metals, or those with low melting points were often used. Metal jewelry boxes were all electroplated through a process called Ormolin. Metals like French bronze, Roman gold, Pompenian gold, and Parisian silver were used in plating as well.

When it came to plating, the base was usually done in copper and it was finished off with silver and gold. These boxes were constructed to create a safe storage space for expensive jewelry and ornaments. This was the primary reason why people preferred metal jewelry boxes over wood.

In some, initials were engraved into the box and in other cases ceramic photo discs were used. Edwardian Sterling boxes were absolutely astounding!

Ancient Egyptians used metal boxes to hold their mummies or to store jewelry in tombs. Metal was preferred over wood since it tends to rot with weather changes. Victorian boxes were created from metal, finished with satin and embossed with flower swirls. These boxes were beautiful, and many would seek them out.

People who couldn't afford large jewelry boxes would be happy with a handkerchief or pin box. Metal boxes had embossing done on the sides and on the lids. Some very popular work were the Arabic designs. Boxes also had unique carvings on their legs to make them all the more sophisticated. These were antique pieces and the artisans then were so skilled that most of the work cannot be repeated today.

Enamel, wood or marble boxes are not as strong and durable as metal ones. The only problem is that metal boxes are heavy and cannot easily be carried on trips. If they lose color, they can easily be fixed with a fresh coat of paint. Re-coating and re-plating are required for maintaining its look.

World over, museums take a great deal of care to preserve metal jewelry relics from ancient times. When you visit the museum next, be sure to look out for the metal objects section. They are so gorgeously hand crafted that if by some lucky chance you happen to own one, you can consider yourself really fortunate.

This article was written by Rachael Celia Berlie and Ruth D’Souza Prabhu of MarqART Gift Shop. Our jewelry boxes are original works of art, no two creations are the same. Each wood shown has its own unique wood grain pattern and color. MarqART comes from combining the words marquetry (wood inlay) + Art (a creation of beauty) an apt name for our products. 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!

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