jewel box
Small treasure chest
A jewel box is a small decorative container for storing jewelry.
The term also refers to the standard plastic case for compact discs, with its hinged lid and disc-holding tray.
Figuratively, a jewel box describes any small, exquisite space: The opera house was a jewel box of red velvet and gilt.
Polished precious stone
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
- compactTightly packed together
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- exquisiteFlawlessly crafted, delicate
precious · small wonder · prized · dainty · intimate · bijou · charming · perfect
Burial container
- caseContainer or instance
- chestRibcage region or strongbox
- cofferSecure valuables container
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
holder · receptacle · hinged · clasp · latch · drawer · tray · insert
Polished ornamental minerals
- diamondsPrecious crystallized carbon
- rubiesRed precious gemstones
- sapphiresBlue precious stones
- emeraldsPrecious green gemstones
pearls · rings · necklaces · bracelets · earrings · brooches · pendants · chains
Old valued collectible
- vintageQuality from past eras
- VictorianOf a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- inheritedReceived from forebears
keepsake · family · cherished · sentimental · collectible · estate · treasured · ancestral
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
- embossedHaving raised design
- carvedCut to create form
enamel · inlaid · scrollwork · decorative · embellished · engraved · mother-of-pearl · cloisonné
gem
Polished precious stone
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
- compactTightly packed together
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
exquisite · precious · small wonder · prized · dainty · intimate · bijou · charming · perfect · lovely
casket
Burial container
compartment · holder · receptacle · hinged · clasp · latch · drawer · tray · insert · padded
gemstones
Polished ornamental minerals
emeralds · pearls · rings · necklaces · bracelets · earrings · brooches · pendants · chains · pins
antique
Old valued collectible
inherited · keepsake · family · cherished · sentimental · collectible · estate · treasured · ancestral · provenance
filigree
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
carved · enamel · inlaid · scrollwork · decorative · embellished · engraved · mother-of-pearl · cloisonné · lacquered
jewel boxjunk drawer
Storage for homeless objects
waste basket · scrap heap · slop bucket · dumpster · compost bin
jewel boxwarehouse
Bulk goods storage building
storage locker · shipping container · trunk · crate · steamer trunk
jewel boxcardboard box
Rigid paper container
wooden crate · milk crate · toolbox · tackle box · storage bin
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