Every little girl loves when she receives her first jewelry box and opens the lid only to hear delightful music flowing out. Musical jewelry boxes are not just for little girls, however - even full grown women can be swept off their feet with musical jewelry boxes.
Musical jewelry boxes are typically activated by lifting a lid or opening a door. When this action takes place, a trigger is tripped that sets the gears in motion that cause the music to be made. Most of these boxes create music by spinning a cylinder or a disc that contains a set of pins placed in a specific order. When these pins strike against the teeth of a steel comb, musical notes are produced. Some musical jewelry boxes also contain small drums and bells in order to create additional musical sounds.
Musical jewelry boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. When many people think of musical jewelry boxes, they envision the pink rectangular or heart-shaped box that features a spinning ballerina that dances to the music when the lid is opened. These types of musical jewelry boxes have been enchanting little girls for many years.
Musical jewelry boxes are not limited to just the pink ballerina box. In fact, there are a number of more mature jewelry box designs that also feature musical selections. From wooden jewelry boxes to standing cabinet jewelry chests, every design of jewelry box can be purchased with a musical option.
Obviously, the characteristics that make for the best musical jewelry box are dependent upon personal tastes. Therefore, if you are purchasing a musical jewelry box for someone else, be certain to have a good idea of the type of box that person would enjoy. Of course, the song selection of the jewelry box will be a large factor to determine. If you are buying the musical jewelry box for your wife or girlfriend, for example, finding one that plays a song with special meaning for you as a couple will be sure to make her swoon. If you are shopping for a musical jewelry box for yourself, you will know it when you hear the perfect song.
In addition to the song selection within the jewelry box, you will also need to consider the features of the box. This includes the number and type of compartments in the box, which will help you determine if the box will effectively hold the jewelry you have. Similarly, find out how the music is triggered. Often, only one door or drawer of the box is set up to trigger the music when it is opened. If you want the music to play every time the box is opened, you should consider getting a box that requires opening that door or drawer in order to access the rest of the compartments. Otherwise, you might not enjoy the lovely tunes every time you use your box.
There are no rules stating that a jewelry box has to play music as well. For many women, however, a musical jewelry box allows them to escape into a world of memories for a brief moment - and that is the best of all of the jewels a jewelry box can store. Take a moment to browse through our wide selection of available musical jewelry boxes. You will be sure to find the one that is just right for you.