By Lorraine Sanderson
When I first thought of LED lights in a jewellery box, I had visions of Las Vegas in full swing! However, I was so wrong. These boxes have style and class.
The jewellery boxes (Ring and Pendant) each arrived inside a black slightly textured cardboard outer box. This in itself can be used separately if desired and would fit a wide cuff style bangle or brooch, just add a little tissue paper as a cushion. When opening the outer box you can see the LED jewellery box wrapped in a soft layer of padding for protection. So far the experience shouts of quality…and then you arrive at the actual jewellery box.
LED Light Pendant Jewellery Box
The contours of the top of the box are similar to curved faceting on a gem. It is not just a square box, but has beautiful angles to make it look and feel special. The material is described as leatherette, however this is not plastic looking leather but an almost sensuously smooth rubber type feeling material in matt black. Initially I wondered if it would mark with greasy finger prints – not a good look if displaying at a fair or giving to a loved one! But, after much handling there is no evidence of finger marks.
When opening the box it is a half and half split with the hinge at the back. Inside the lid is a tiny domed LED light, nestled into a midnight black velvet slightly padded lining. The LED light is placed on an angle, cleverly designed into the lining to shine perfectly on the bottom layer of the box where again there is black velvet padding.
LED Light Ring Box (product code 996 613)
The channel in the centre where your ring (or cufflinks, or even stud earrings) will sit is tight enough to securely hold a narrow ring shank, but also padded enough to accommodate a large band ring.
LED Light Ring Box
I have used the ring box as it is designed to be displayed with the base flat on the table, but also I tried it with a gemstone ring and placed it at an angle with the hinge facing down, and found that the schiller of the gem showed differently. I think this is also a very aesthetically pleasing look for displaying at a fair, where most people will be looking down at the table rather than eye level.
LED Light Pendant Box (product code 996 614)
LED Light Pendant Box
The pendant box is not as deep as the ring box, but it does not need to be. The base has a removable velvet padded base with two slits in to gently hold chains, in so that the pendant can be displayed at its best. There is also a small removable staple shape piece of metal that can be used to hold something in place if needed, or removed if required. The removable bottom pad is easily lifted out by a black satin ribbon tab, to reveal a classic black base where extra chain length can lay. This was a pleasant surprise as it shows attention to detail.
To summarise, in my opinion these boxes elevate your jewellery up a level, and the minimal extra cost of these boxes can be accommodated in your pricing for your finished piece if you are a jewellery maker, as the effect these boxes give reflects in the higher perceived value of your jewellery.
If you want to add some extra flair to your jewellery designs, the full range of LED Light Jewellery Boxes can be found here at Cooksongold.

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