What a pearl strand box has to do
A channel sized to the strand and a keeper for the clasp. Nacre abrades against anything textured.
The moment it is opened
Pearls are kept for decades, so the box is chosen as much for storage as for presentation.
The mistake we correct most often
A textured lining. Nacre abrades against anything with a nap, and the damage shows as dullness rather than a scratch, so it is noticed late.
Rigid board on a pearl strand box, specifically
Bare board should not touch nacre. A board box for pearls is built with a smooth liner in the channel — the board does the structure, something else does the contact.
What varies between versions
A straight channel or a coiled one, and whether the clasp gets its own keeper. A strand that travels needs the keeper; one that sits in a shop may not.
Why rigid board for this
Board wrapped in paper or textured stock. The lightest and most shippable of the constructions, and the one that gives the widest colour and texture range.
Putting your logo on rigid board
Board is the best surface of all for print. Foil, deboss, spot varnish and flat colour all work, and fine typography holds.
Cutting the interior in rigid board
A board box is built around its insert; the insert is usually a die-cut foam or board platform wrapped in the lining material.
Keep dry. Board recovers from a light knock better than lacquer, but a wet mark is permanent.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Pearl strand dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Exterior and lining colour | Matched to a reference or swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Quantity in mind | Shapes what we propose |
| Rigid board for this piece | Bare board should not touch nacre. |
Frequently asked questions
Is rigid board a good choice for a pearl strand box?
Bare board should not touch nacre. A board box for pearls is built with a smooth liner in the channel — the board does the structure, something else does the contact.
How does rigid board behave in use?
Keep dry. Board recovers from a light knock better than lacquer, but a wet mark is permanent.
What logo methods suit rigid board?
Board is the best surface of all for print. Foil, deboss, spot varnish and flat colour all work, and fine typography holds.
Can I see it before ordering?
Yes. A physical pre-production sample is made to your specification and the bulk run is held to the sample you approve.
Make your pearl strand boxes
Tell us the pearl strand, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.