What a pendant box has to do
A board sized to the drop, with a slit or hook that matches the bail thickness. Too wide and the piece travels; too fine and the bail will not pass.
The moment it is opened
A pendant presented upright reads as jewellery; laid flat it reads as stock.
The mistake we correct most often
A slit cut to a nominal bail size. Bails vary more than the pieces do, and a slit that is a fraction fine will not take the chain at all.
Lacquered wood on a pendant box, specifically
A lacquered shell lets a pendant board sit at an angle rather than flat, because the shell can carry a wedge that a wrapped box cannot hold rigid. A pendant shown at an angle reads better than one lying flat.
What varies between versions
A board that presents the pendant upright, or a flat channel that lays the chain out. Upright reads as jewellery; flat reads as stock.
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 |
|---|---|
| Pendant 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 | A lacquered shell lets a pendant board sit at an angle rather than flat, because the shell can carry a wedge that a wrapped box cannot hold rigid. |
Frequently asked questions
Is lacquered wood a good choice for a pendant box?
A lacquered shell lets a pendant board sit at an angle rather than flat, because the shell can carry a wedge that a wrapped box cannot hold rigid. A pendant shown at an angle reads better than one lying flat.
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 pendant boxes
Tell us the pendant, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.