Burgundy in board, specifically
Burgundy prints well and it is one of the safer dark colours to hold across a run. The creases still show a lighter line where the ink breaks, so a black or coloured core board is worth considering.
What burgundy does for the piece
The traditional jeweller's ground. It is warm, so yellow gold sits beautifully on it, and it reads as established before anything is opened — which is both the reason to choose it and the reason it looks like every other jeweller.
What burgundy shows
Little, because it is mid-dark and warm. It is one of the more forgiving colours for a counter box.
Which metals and stones burgundy suits
Yellow gold above all. Platinum and white gold can look slightly cold against it.
Why rigid board
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 |
|---|---|
| Colour reference | A Pantone number, a swatch or an existing box |
| Piece dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Burgundy in board | Burgundy prints well and it is one of the safer dark colours to hold across a run. |
Frequently asked questions
How does burgundy behave in rigid board?
Burgundy prints well and it is one of the safer dark colours to hold across a run. The creases still show a lighter line where the ink breaks, so a black or coloured core board is worth considering.
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.
How does rigid board wear in use?
Keep dry. Board recovers from a light knock better than lacquer, but a wet mark is permanent.
Will a burgundy reorder match?
Close, not identical, across dye lots. Order the full quantity in one run, and we keep a retained swatch to match later orders against.
Specify your burgundy boxes
Tell us the piece, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.