Wood jewelry boxes are the most popular
The tradition of giving jewelry boxes as heirlooms has gone on for centuries and it is still going on today. Many consider a jewelry box as a place where they can store a lifetime of jewelry received from their loved ones and then pass it on to the next generation.
Heirloom jewelry boxes are given on a number of occasions during the year, and they include Christmas, weddings, anniversaries, engagements and graduations. Gift holidays, like Christmas, and other “milestone” dates are times when jewelry and jewelry boxes are given to “mark” the occasion.
The earliest jewelry boxes or jewelry caskets were made of metal and were built to hold small trinkets, but modern boxes have grown in size, use other materials and serve a variety of purposes. Jewelry boxes today are crafted from wood, leather, and fabric. They are used for the storage and presentation of individual jewelry items, such as engagement rings,pearl necklaces and other pieces of jewelry, including rare heirlooms. Larger wood jewelry chests and floor standing armoires are used for the storage of entire jewelry collections.
You could also pick up a pair of cufflinks that will shout to the world your penchant for your hobbies, favorite sports teams, cool gadgets such as levels and compasses, or your favorite animal. Themed cufflinks are always a bog hit. This is one area where you can pretty much go wild without stepping off the ledge into bad taste, so show your quirky side and know that you’re still going to be one stylin’ dude.
Wood jewelry boxes are the most popular when it comes to heirloom gifts. Reed and Barton is a popular maker of heirloom jewelry boxes and I personally use a mahogany Reed & Barton jewelry chest that belonged to my husband’s grandmother.