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.
Leatherette (PU) on a pearl strand box, specifically
This is a good pairing. Leatherette is smooth, so nothing abrades the nacre, and it wipes clean if a strand is handled often. A keeper for the clasp is still needed.
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 leatherette (pu) for this
Leatherette is a polyurethane skin over a woven backing. It gives the grain and the weight of leather at a consistent colour, batch to batch — which matters when a jeweller is reordering a house box for years.
Putting your logo on leatherette (pu)
Leatherette is the most forgiving surface for a logo. Hot-stamp, blind deboss and metal plate all sit well on it, and a fine typeface holds its detail.
Cutting the interior in leatherette (pu)
The skin is wrapped over a rigid shell, so corners stay square and the lid closes on a defined line rather than a soft one.
Wipe with a barely damp cloth. Avoid solvent cleaners, which can lift the surface.
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 |
| Leatherette (PU) for this piece | This is a good pairing. |
Frequently asked questions
Is leatherette (pu) a good choice for a pearl strand box?
This is a good pairing. Leatherette is smooth, so nothing abrades the nacre, and it wipes clean if a strand is handled often. A keeper for the clasp is still needed.
How does leatherette (pu) behave in use?
Wipe with a barely damp cloth. Avoid solvent cleaners, which can lift the surface.
What logo methods suit leatherette (pu)?
Leatherette is the most forgiving surface for a logo. Hot-stamp, blind deboss and metal plate all sit well on it, and a fine typeface holds its detail.
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.