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WHAT STYLE IS RIGHT FOR HER? Week 1 - Necklace Storage Not sure what style is right for her - or yourself? Let us offer a few tips in choosing the style that fits hers or your needs. This week we will talk about necklace storage. For someone with a lot of necklaces we recommend a standing chest with a necklace carousel or necklace hooks. The tall chests range in height from 13.5 inches to 18 inches. The necklace carousel allows you to store more than one necklace on a hook and will not diminish your ability to view your necklaces easily. You can also store more than one necklace with the style that features just the side hooks, but you loose the ability to view the necklace towards the back. The height of these chests will allow the necklaces to fully hang without a lot of "bunching" on the bottom. These styles also accommodate a large necklace collection and your necklaces are easily accessible. Mele offers a great selection of this style in various finishes. Wolf Designs offers a great Omega Necklace jewelry case. This leather case offers safe storage for your necklaces in the drawers. Each drawer can accommodate 1 to 4 necklaces, depending on thickness. The necklaces are secured by leather straps which snap into place. Another alternative is to purchase a style with "open" trays. The "open" tray will allow you to lay your necklaces flat on the tray. You should be able to store approximately 5 to 10 necklaces with this style. This is a great alternative for someone that prefers a smaller jewelry box. We hope you have enjoyed this week's article. If you have any comments, suggestions, would like to add to the newsletter or article, or questions, please email us at news@topshelfmarketplace.com - we are happy to help - or listen! WEEK 2 - HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT WOOD & FINISH Choosing the right wood and finish for your jewelry box is essential. Are you looking for a jewelry box that will last a lifetime or maybe half that time? Let’s begin by talking about wood.
Mele makes a long-lasting jewelry box in a veneer. Veneer is a thin slice of wood, usually thinner than 1/8 inch. Veneer layers are usually glued and pressed onto core panels of different materials. Once finished, these jewelry boxes look as if they were created from genuine wood. This type of “wood” will provide enjoyment and use for many, many years. Jewelry boxes created with a veneer range in price from $25.00 up to $150.00.
RaGar makes a jewelry box from genuine wood that will last a lifetime. RaGar offers jewelry boxes in maple, burl, mahogany, and teak. Let’s talk about the difference between these woods. Maple – though Maple is relatively light in color, it darkens with age. Maple wood is hard and one of the densest woods. Burl – Burl wood is basically a wood with “knots”. Jewelry boxes made from burl will have knots and swirls in the wood. Mahogany – Mahogany has a bendy, thick and rough grain and is relatively free of voids and pockets. It has a reddish-brown color which darkens over time and displays a beautiful reddish sheen when polished. Teak – no other wood compares to Teak when it comes to durability and elegance. Its natural color is a honey-blonde that is very distinctive. A jewelry box created from Teak will definitely last a lifetime.
All of these woods have their own distinctive beauty and will last a lifetime. You can expect to pay much more for a jewelry box created from these woods, but it is an investment that is well worth the money. These jewelry boxes range in price from $150.00 to $1,200.00.
Finally, let’s talk about the veneer and wood’s finish. You must take into account your décor if you are going to display your jewelry box out in the open. Mele and RaGar offer a versatile selection of finishes to compliment any décor. Cherry – a reddish-brown finish Espresso – a very dark, almost black finish Oak – a light, honey-blonde finish Pine – a very light, blonde finish Walnut – a soft brown finish Whitewood – a white finish
No matter what the occasion, a jewelry box made from veneer or genuine wood is a gift that will last many, many years. Additionally, these modern designs can and do add tons of charm to any room that they are displayed in, and you deserve it.
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