Not only diamonds but even other gems are a girl's best friend. What better way to store your jewelry than in an ornamental and aesthetically beautiful jewelry box or chest of drawers? Jewelry boxes are necessary for all women and also little girls who like to play with them. Jewelry boxes are also used at times as pill boxes. Jewelry needs care and jewelry boxes provide you the best care that jewelry needs. Apart from this, jewelry boxes are a style statement and a symbol of luxury.

Apart from being an appropriate gift for any one belonging to the female clan, jewelry boxes and chest of drawers are great purchases for home décor. On account of India's cultural diversity and variety of arts and crafts there is a wide range of jewelry boxes available in the market. From woods and metals to even papier mache and marble- you name it and it's available. Elegant designs to ethnic and vibrant ones, Indian artisans can provide you with jewelry boxes that cater to not only your needs but also your tastes.

The most exquisite jewelry boxes are the antique ones. Made from wood and carved with intricate designs, these boxes are richly inlaid with precious metals, gems etc. some of these are painted in vibrant colors using traditional Indian motifs and designs.

Meenakari jewelry boxes chance to be the most expensive ones. Richly inlaid with white, red and gold, with detailed paintings in the middle- they are by far the most beautiful boxes available.

The most common jewelry boxes are made from aluminum and covered with lac. These are then painted in vibrant colors and decorated with beads, mirrors and sequences. Also the jewelry boxes made from patra and inlaid with velvet are common.

The more environmentally friendly options are boxes and chests made using papier mache. A fun and creative style, is of using sea shells and corals. The most expensive in this category is the boxes which are made using coral or the mother of pearl.

The more recent wooden jewelry boxes and cases are made using shesham, rose, teak, mahogany, sandal wood, walnut wood, mango wood etc. these not only look chic but also give out a wonderful aroma.

Jewelry boxes are available in various shapes and sizes. Each can be used for different articles and items. These can also be gifted on various occasions keeping in mind the design, the shape etc.

Apart from the obvious fact that these jewelry boxes serve ornamental purposes they are perfect to store jewelry as many of them have various compartments just for this purpose. Rather that using cardboard or plastic boxes, these artistic and handcrafted jewelry boxes and chests are a much better option.

Handcrafted jewelry boxes are multi functional- they can store jewelry, look elegant and ethnic, and can keep the girl happy. In simple words- buy the jewelry box before the actual jewel!