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Gem EssenceJewelry Boxes: an Unbeatable Combination of Stone and Gem Inlay
Stone jewelry boxes can be really heavy, but they will always be one of the most ornate objects you own. Jewelry boxes like these beautify the place they are kept in. They are a gorgeous way of storing your jewelry pieces as well.
Jewelry boxes made of stone come in several shapes and sizes. There are also a number of stones from which they can be created. Every one of these stone boxes can be enhanced further with several decorative techniques like carving and gem inlay work. The price of these boxes depends on how intricate the work on them is. Marble is one of the most popular stones used in the making of stone jewelry boxes.
Boxes of Indian origin have significant cultural importance attached to them. Kashmiri and Lucknowi brides are given their jewelry in large marble cases meant especially for this. For North Indians, marble jewelry boxes such as these are used to store religious books like the Ramayana and the Koran as well.
{In the making of these boxes, the marble is cut to the size needed and then polished to bring forth a natural sheen.|When making these boxes, they are cut down to the size required and then polished to bring out their natural sheen. Emperor Shahjahan and the artisans behind the Taj Mahal inspired marble boxes that were made up in gem inlay work.
Floral patterns are made out of gemstones like carnelian, lapis lazuli, jasper and reconstituted turquoise. Small boxes can use up to 500 gemstones in the creation of a design. An integration of natural minerals and some coupling agents results in Incolay which comes from the words "in-layers-of color".
Gorgeous variegations are formed when the different strata of natural stone then come together. White artwork is then done to further enhance the beauty of these boxes. Scenery or floral based scenes are usually created. Some of the designs are the likes of a windblown ship at sea or jumping dolphins or even families of penguins.
Jewelry boxes made of Gorara stone are another popular style of boxes in India. Metamorphic rock is where this soap stone comes from and it is used in the making of sculptures. Common in Indian architecture is perforated ornamental work known as ‘jali’ and this is used in decorating soapstone boxes. Some artisans choose their stones based on the kind of work they want done on it.
Some artisans choose the very fragile Huamanga stone for the creation of religious motifs. After the detailing, they are sanded over to get that natural finish. Another popular material is sandstone that is used in the making of jewelry boxes. Also prominent in India, they are available in a range of colors like the Dholpur Beige or the Bansi Paharpur Pink. Other colors available are Karauli or the Agra Red and the Jaisalmer Yellow.
Gem inlay is largely done on marble and onyx boxes but lately an innovation has been the use of crushed gemstones in inlay work. Nuggets of gemstones are manually crushed into varying textures. Crevices that have been carved are then filled with these crushed gems. Turquoise, malachite and coral are among the common stones used this way. The textures too range from beach sand - fine to coarse flakes and even chips of stone.
So don't let anything hold you back from getting yourself or a loved one a thing of beauty. Go right ahead and get yourself one to enhance your collection or that of a loved one.
This article was written by Ruth D’Souza Prabhu of MarqART Gift Shop. Our jewelry boxes are original works of art, no two creations are the same. Each wood shown has its own unique wood grain pattern and color. MarqART comes from combining the words marquetry (wood inlay) + Art (a creation of beauty) an apt name for our products. A fine addition to your dressing table or as a gift. Please visit http://www.marqartgiftshop.com to browse & buy exotic jewelry boxes that will give you a lifetime of pleasure!Creating a Gem Elixir