Anytime Marie Antoinette received necklaces, she judged the piece from its box it arrived in. In the event that she did not like the box, she refused to open it and sent it back. In 1954, when Joe Dimaggio and Marilyn Monroe were in Japan on their honeymoon, he gave her a Mikimoto necklace that today not only displays her name but it is shown worldwide in the original coral colored box. Hence, the humble necklace box is very important.
When selecting a necklace box you should take into account the age of the receiver, gift occasion, necklace style, and of course, the type of stones the necklace has. All of these together are important, but remember, a box is visible before the actual piece of jewelry. Think uniquely and original when selecting the necklace but whatever you do, never choose the old-fashioned rectangle grey choice. Colors invoke emotions and meanings, which make the anticipation for what is inside the beautiful box more pleasurable. Additionally, the shape of boxes also holds meaning.
Choose your necklace box with these suggestions in mind:
If you plan to give a pearl necklace, the best box for it is a box shaped like a shell and lined with a cream-colored satin cloth. As she opens the lovely box, the pearls are displayed against the satin adding to their loveliness. A box that is shell-shaped makes a statement about its origins. On the other hand, if the present is for a teenage girl and it is her first piece of fine jewelry, a shell box in white is a splendid choice.
If you are giving the gift of diamonds, these should be presented to the recipient in a solid black box, these accentuate their elegance and eye-appeal. The rectangle and slender box is the norm for the shape of the box, in fact, Navajo Indians view the rectangle shape as a sign of intelligence. It is possible this tradition lingered and the reason most men, regardless of the geographical location choose this type of necklace box for his true love.
If you plan to give sapphires, you should know that they represent joy and the best box for their presentation is the round kind. A circle symbolizes the blessed, feminine life in progress. Sapphires are dark and have an energy all their own and are stunning on a bed of satin in a pure white color.
Finally, and most importantly, the gift box is to excite the receiver with great expectation of what is in the box. Of course, some necklaces are quite expensive and simply receiving the necklace pleases the wearer. Whatever you do, choose carefully!