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.
Velvet on a pendant box, specifically
A velvet board presents a pendant upright and the nap keeps the chain where it is laid rather than letting it slide to one side. That is most of the reason pendant boards are still made in velvet.
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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Velvet for this piece | A velvet board presents a pendant upright and the nap keeps the chain where it is laid rather than letting it slide to one side. |
Frequently asked questions
Is velvet a good choice for a pendant box?
A velvet board presents a pendant upright and the nap keeps the chain where it is laid rather than letting it slide to one side. That is most of the reason pendant boards are still made in velvet.
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 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.