Good quality wooden jewelry boxes have the potential to become family heirlooms. They are strong, which gives them the ability to last a lifetime. Their surfaces can be decorated in various ways. They can be carved, embellished, marquetry and much more.

There are several types of wood that can be used to make jewelry boxes. Mahogany, a wood found locally, is especially popular. One of the main reasons it is used in jewelry boxes is because of its rot resistant power.

This wood has a wonderful shine when polished. Most craftsmen, professional and hobbyists alike, prefer to work with mahogany because it is easily subjected to all types of tools. It is used a lot in valets for men, because of the masculine aura it exudes.

Easily found in the United States, ebony has a particularly dark color, giving jewelry boxes made from it a wonderful depth. It is also a dense form of wood, so much so that it sinks when placed in water. Therefore, it is strong and durable.

If your decor has an antique or classic look, then an ebony wood jewelry box would fit the bill. The lids of these boxes can be carved in various ways. They can even be polished differently to give it a vintage look. Popular designs are stacked versions with pull-out drawers or pull-out trays.

White ash wood jewelry boxes are lighter in color. This wood has found greater acceptance among crafters for its ability to bend beautifully when steamed. This makes it the ideal choice for decorative jewelry boxes with some curves and shapes.

White Ash is strong, with an equally balanced weight-to-strength ratio. Although it is an open-pored wood, it does not have any distinctive odor of its own. It is a strong, shock resistant and yet flexible wood.

Cherry wood is popularly used in the making of jewelry boxes. It has light pink to reddish-brown heartwood and sapwood that is generally a lighter shade. Over time, all cherry wood tends to darken a bit, adding to its elegance.

This wood works exceptionally well if you want to carve on your jewelry box, thanks to its smooth texture. Although it easily looks any type of finish, the best ones are the natural ones for this wood.

Traditionally designed cherry wood boxes can be highlighted with brass accents, while more modern interpretations can be enhanced with silver. Cherry wood boxes are also best highlighted with gum grain.

Maple wooden boxes are perhaps the lightest wooden boxes available. Sometimes white maple is bleached before the actual polishing, making it lighter. Curly and bird’s eye maple is widely used in the creation of decorative objects.

Unfortunately, the maple is a single-growth tree. This means that once the supply is exhausted, its price will skyrocket to that of other rare trees. It is estimated that this will happen in the United States within 25 years.

Wood is one of the best materials for creating a jewelry box that will remain a pleasure for a lifetime. All you need to do is decide the type of wood you would like to use based on your personal choices or the preferences of the person you wish to gift it to.