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.
Velvet on a pearl strand box, specifically
This is the one combination to think twice about. Velvet has a nap, and nacre dulls against a nap over years of storage rather than scratching visibly. Where a strand is stored rather than displayed, we would put a smooth lining in the channel and keep velvet for the rest of the interior.
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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Velvet for this piece | This is the one combination to think twice about. |
Frequently asked questions
Is velvet a good choice for a pearl strand box?
This is the one combination to think twice about. Velvet has a nap, and nacre dulls against a nap over years of storage rather than scratching visibly. Where a strand is stored rather than displayed, we would put a smooth lining in the channel and keep velvet for the rest of the interior.
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 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.