What a brooch box has to do
The pin has to be housed under a bar or through a slit so it is captive. Laid loose, a brooch turns and an open pin marks the lining.
The moment it is opened
Brooches are read face-on, so the interior is a pad rather than a well and the piece sits proud when the lid opens.
The mistake we correct most often
Laying the brooch loose on a pad. The pin turns, opens and marks the lining, and the piece arrives at an angle.
Velvet on a brooch box, specifically
A pin passes cleanly through velvet over a board, and the pile closes behind it so the hole does not show when the brooch is lifted out. That makes velvet the easiest material to re-use a display box in.
What varies between versions
A bar the pin passes under, or a slit it passes through. The slit is cleaner to look at; the bar takes a heavier pin.
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 |
|---|---|
| Brooch 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 pin passes cleanly through velvet over a board, and the pile closes behind it so the hole does not show when the brooch is lifted out. |
Frequently asked questions
Is velvet a good choice for a brooch box?
A pin passes cleanly through velvet over a board, and the pile closes behind it so the hole does not show when the brooch is lifted out. That makes velvet the easiest material to re-use a display box in.
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 brooch boxes
Tell us the brooch, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.