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.
Lacquered wood on a pearl strand box, specifically
The traditional pearl box is a hard shell with a smooth silk-look channel, and lacquer is the modern version of it. The shell protects the strand from crushing, which soft boxes do not.
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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lacquered wood for this piece | The traditional pearl box is a hard shell with a smooth silk-look channel, and lacquer is the modern version of it. |
Frequently asked questions
Is lacquered wood a good choice for a pearl strand box?
The traditional pearl box is a hard shell with a smooth silk-look channel, and lacquer is the modern version of it. The shell protects the strand from crushing, which soft boxes do not.
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 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.