What a loose stone box has to do
A stone box is about protection, not display. A pad or a folded paper seat holds the stone still; nothing textured should touch a polished girdle or a soft stone.
The moment it is opened
These move between the trade rather than to a customer, so identification on the outside matters more than presentation.
The mistake we correct most often
Treating it as a display box. A stone box is about protection and identification — a textured lining against a polished girdle is the thing to avoid, not a dull exterior.
Lacquered wood on a loose stone box, specifically
For a stone that is being kept rather than moved, a small lacquered box with a paper seat is a real upgrade on a paper parcel — rigid against crushing, and it does not open in a pocket.
What varies between versions
A folded paper seat, a plain pad, or a recessed well. Paper is the trade standard; a pad or a well suits a stone being shown to a customer.
Why lacquered wood for this
A wood carcass built up in layers of lacquer and polished back to a piano finish. This is the heaviest and most formal thing we make.
Putting your logo on lacquered wood
Lacquer is engraved, or carries an inlaid metal plate. Foil does not bond reliably to a polished lacquer surface.
Cutting the interior in lacquered wood
The interior is a separate lined tray dropped into the carcass, so the lining material is chosen independently of the shell.
Dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Polish only with a product made for lacquer.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Loose stone 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 |
| Lacquered wood for this piece | For a stone that is being kept rather than moved, a small lacquered box with a paper seat is a real upgrade on a paper parcel — rigid against crushing, and it does not open in a pocket. |
Frequently asked questions
Is lacquered wood a good choice for a loose stone box?
For a stone that is being kept rather than moved, a small lacquered box with a paper seat is a real upgrade on a paper parcel — rigid against crushing, and it does not open in a pocket.
How does lacquered wood behave in use?
Dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Polish only with a product made for lacquer.
What logo methods suit lacquered wood?
Lacquer is engraved, or carries an inlaid metal plate. Foil does not bond reliably to a polished lacquer surface.
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 loose stone boxes
Tell us the loose stone, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.