What a anklet box has to do
An anklet is longer than a bracelet and finer than a chain, so it needs a longer channel and a keeper at the clasp or it gathers into a knot in transit.
The moment it is opened
Anklets sell seasonally and often alongside a matching bracelet, so a box that takes either without looking half empty is worth specifying.
The mistake we correct most often
Using a bracelet channel. An anklet is longer and finer, and in a short channel it doubles back and knots.
Velvet on a anklet box, specifically
A long coiled channel in velvet keeps a fine anklet from doubling back on itself. The pile holds each turn of the coil separately, which is what stops a fine chain knotting in transit.
What varies between versions
A long straight channel, or a coiled seat with a clasp keeper. Coiling makes a shorter box for the same length of chain.
Why velvet for this
Velvet is a cut-pile fabric with a longer, softer nap than microfibre suede. It is the traditional jewellery lining and still the one most buyers associate with a gift.
Putting your logo on velvet
Velvet does not hold a hot-stamp the way board or leatherette does. A metal plate, or a lid card, is the more reliable way to carry a logo on a velvet exterior.
Cutting the interior in velvet
A velvet slot closes on the shank under its own spring. The pile hides the cut edge, so the slot can be made slightly generous without looking loose.
Brush with the pile. Avoid pressing a heavy piece into the same spot for months at a time, or the pile takes a set.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Anklet 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 |
| Velvet for this piece | A long coiled channel in velvet keeps a fine anklet from doubling back on itself. |
Frequently asked questions
Is velvet a good choice for a anklet box?
A long coiled channel in velvet keeps a fine anklet from doubling back on itself. The pile holds each turn of the coil separately, which is what stops a fine chain knotting in transit.
How does velvet behave in use?
Brush with the pile. Avoid pressing a heavy piece into the same spot for months at a time, or the pile takes a set.
What logo methods suit velvet?
Velvet does not hold a hot-stamp the way board or leatherette does. A metal plate, or a lid card, is the more reliable way to carry a logo on a velvet exterior.
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 anklet boxes
Tell us the anklet, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.