Loose Gemstones › Novica

Flip Side Flora,'Decorative Floral Wood Boxes from Thailand (Pair)'

Keep your tiniest treasures safe and secure with these adorable mini decorative boxes from Thai artisan Nantana Sompamitre. Crafted from mango wood, the round boxes are hand painted in red and green, engraved with a floral design, and treated with a... more

Crescent Dream in Dawn,'Green and Yellow Decorative Lacquerware Wood Boxes (Pair)'

Designed by Nantana Sompamitre's, this pair of gorgeous, crescent-shaped boxes gives you a place to store your trinkets in style. The Thai artisan carves each box from mango wood, engraving the surface with a floral motif before finishing her... more

Blue Heart,'Papier Mache Heart Jewelry Box Made with Recycled Cardboard'

Colorful dot and floral motifs as well as a predominant blue heart in 3D crowning the lid are what sets this handmade and hand-painted jewelry box aside. But the Orozco family of artisans in Mexico do not only care about design --they also care... more

Wood jewelry box, 'Ubud Frog'

Birds sing amid tropical flowers on a beautiful day in Bali. Carved from crocodile wood this jewelry box takes the shape of a perky frog. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya carves the petite box and meticulously paints it by hand. It is lined in black velvet. more

Soapstone jewelry box, 'Poppies' - Jali Carving Soapstone Jewelry Box

White poppies bloom amid lavish foliage on a hand-carved jewelry box. It showcases India's traditional jali or openwork carving. Gulam Rasool selects natural soapstone as his medium. more

Wistfulness,'Handmade Decoupage Wood Box with Printed Cover from Mexico'

My products show a little piece of my hometown of Tonala, which I always carry in my heart," says Mexican artisan Ana Maria Gonzalez. She crafts this decoupage box from pine wood. It can be used as decoration or for storing jewelry and other... more

Huichol Women,'Huichol Women on Wood Decoupage Jewelry Box with Mirror'

Ana Maria González honors Huichol women with the design of this fabulous jewelry box. Featuring a mirror of the lid, the decoupage on pinewood jewelry box is crafted by hand in Mexico. more

Gecko Forest,'Gecko-Themed Wood Mini Jewelry Box from Bali'

Hand-carved of crocodile wood to depict a gecko on its surface, this mini jewelry box is designed by Balinese artisan Gung Gus. Painted designs complete the box, which opens with a hinge to a velvet-lined interior. more

Brass jewelry box, 'Persian Paradise' - Brass Jewelry Box from India

Rich repousse evokes a Persian paradise on a hand-crafted jewelry box by Khalid Ali. Hand-crafted of mango wood it is covered in embossed brass bathed in nickel. The artisan lines the petite box with velvet and adds a mirror in the lid. more

Soapstone jewelry box, 'White Roses' - Jali Soapstone Jewelry Box

Bursting into bloom white roses grace a hand-carved jewelry box. Featuring twin compartments it showcases India's traditional jali or openwork carving. Gulam Rasool selects natural soapstone as his medium. more

Wild Animals,'Carved Elephant and Lion Soapstone Jewelry Box from India'

Wild lions, elephants and deer inhabit a busy forest kingdom. Gulam Rasool depicts them on a hand-carved natural soapstone jewelry box. more

Marble inlay jewelry box, 'Ivy Tree'

Bright flowers bloom on a tree with deep blue foliage. Working with the techniques used in the Taj Mahal Imran demonstrates the art of marble inlay. Please note that once carved marble may progressively change its original hue from pristine white to... more

White Umbrella,'Hand Painted Jempinis Wood Jewelry Holder'

Tangled earring collection got you down? Look no further than Wardana's charming umbrella-shaped jewelry stand. The Balinese artisan crafts the stand from jempinis wood, before painting the surface in a distressed white that lets the natural wood... more

'Passion' - Hand Crafted Peruvian Wood Jewelry Box

A fiery palette represents passion for Felicita Espinoza. Painted on the reverse side of glass panes cheerful motifs cover a beautiful jewelry box. more

Floral Dream,'Reverse Painted Glass Jewelry Box'

A colorful palette represents the vast variety of flowers in an Andean garden. Painted on the reverse side of glass panes, the motifs cover a beautiful box by Felicita Espinoza. Gilded borders add elegance to the hand crafted coffer. more

Dancing Blue Elephant,'Blue Elephant Marble Inlay Jewelry Box'

An elegant blue elephant seems to dance with joy. From India's Raj Kumari and Raja Ram, this handcrafted jewelry box features precise inlay work in the style of the Taj Mahal. more

White Tegalalang Heritage,'Handmade White Jewelry Display Wall Panel in Wood and Cotton'

Show off your beautiful jewelry in gallery style with this admirable wall display stand by Komang Sulaksana. He hand-carves the jewelry display panel of seasoned jempinis wood with a whitewashed finish. The panel is centered by cotton printed with... more

Papier mache jewelry box, 'Kashmir Dawn' - Papier Mache Jewelry Box

Blue captures the magical beauty of the Kashmir valley when dawn sheds its early light. Riding his elephant a Mughal gentleman is on a hunting expedition. Riyas paints the composition with admirable detail on a hand crafted papier mache jewelry box... more

Persian Carpet,'Small Hand Painted Jewelry or Trinket Box from India'

Lined with velvet, this petite decorative box has a design that was inspired by Persian carpets. Niyaz from India creates the box from kail wood, covering it with papier mache before painting it meticulously by hand with in minature style using... more

'Square Pinewood Red-Orange Flowers Decorative Boxes (Pair)'

This pair of square pinewood decorative boxes are stained a rich color that allows the wood grain to show through and with a red-orange flowers. The box lids open—on leather hinges secured with upholstery tacks for the small box and on metal hinges... more

Wood box, 'Yellow Ga Fish'

Deftly carving sese wood Anna Yawson crafts a decorative box in the shape of a tilapia fish. Applications of white clay add texture. Painted by hand in yellow and red the box is named Lo a Ga word meaning fish. more

Kashmir Rendezvous,'Small Red and Gold Papier Mache Box'

Preserving the artistic legacy that was handed down by his father, Fida Hussain in India creates this pretty petite box. It is crafted from weeping willow wood covered with papier mache. A chinar leaf motif is then carefully painted in red and gold.... more

Joyful Turtle,'Papier Mache Turtle Decorative Box from India'

Offering a wonderful place to store small valuables, this decorative box from India takes the shape of a turtle. Fida Hussain carries on his family's tradition of papier mache handicrafts, forming the turtle by hand with painted designs. The... more

Kashmir Magnificence,'Round Lidded Decorative Papier Mache and Wood Box'

Hoping to preserve the artistic legacy handed down from his father, Fida Hussain creates this rotund decorative box. He works in weeping willow wood covered with papier mache, sanded and painted carefully in exquisite detail. The red and gold box... more

Kashmir Distinction,'Handmade Papier Mache Box with Leaf Motif (5 Inch)'

This petite decorative box with a lid the creation of Fida Hussein in India. It is crafted from weeping willow wood and covered with papier mache. It is then painted by hand with a black and gold chinar leaf motif in exquisite detail. The box is... more

Minimalist Keeper,'Hand Crafted Ebony Wood Decorative Box Ghana (6 Inches)'

Store accessories and keepsakes in this sleek, decorative box from Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo. A smooth lid opens to a unlined single compartment that is perfect for small items. Hand carved from ebony wood, the attractive design is enhanced with... more

'Hand-Painted Purple and Metallic Gold Floral Decorative Box'

The valley of Kashmir comes alive in this beautiful decorative box by India's Mohammad Hussain Baba. Kashmir has a long history of papier mache artistry, brought from Persia in the 15th century. Crafted on a base of weeping willow wood, this petite... more

Floral Keepsake,'Handcrafted Floral Circular Wood Decorative Box from India'

Circular in shape, this decorative box is hand-carved by Indian artisans. Using mango wood, they diligently create intricate flower motifs on the lid. A distressed finish gives the box a two-tone color scheme in brown and beige. Presented by Arti... more

Shimmering Bamboo,'Round Lacquerware Box from Thailand'

Presented by Subin Tositarat, this sleek lacquerware box features two handsome stalks of bamboo. Thai artisans hand carve the box from mango wood, coating the inside and outside with a glossy black lacquer. On the lid, a 24k gold foil motif pops... more

Ceramic jewelry boxes, 'Dancing Geckos' (pair)

Performing an imaginative dance two geckos curve and arch their bodies atop these singular jewelry boxes. Putu Oka Mahendra finds inspiration in Bali's exuberant fauna to design this endearing set. The jewelry boxes feature a glazed finish. more

Kashmir Cheer in Purple,'Purple Lacquerware Papier Mache Box'

Designed by Mohammad Hussain Baba, this decorative box is inspired by the beautiful flowers of the northern Indian Kashmir region. The Indian artisan hand carves the box from weeping willow wood and a layer of papier mache before hand painting the... more

Lacquered wood boxes, 'Turtle Trends' (pair)

With florid shells and elegant ornamentation these turtles are perfect for treasuring keepsakes. Nantana Sompamitre carves the boxes from mango wood and decorates them by hand with Thailand's legendary lacquer artistry. more

Floral Abundance,'Black and Pink Floral Round Lacquered Box'

Though the technique of lacquerware actually originated in China, it spread to northern Thailand centuries ago and firmly took hold there. Artisan Nantana Sompamitre crafts this delightful round box from mango wood and paints it carefully with an... more

Nostalgic Memory in Blue,'Blue Lacquerware Mango Wood Box'

Store your goodies and trinkets in style with Nantana Sompamitre's gorgeous decorative box. The Thai artisan carves the box from mango wood, engraving the surface with a blue floral motif before finishing her creation with a glossy lacquer for shine... more

Crescent Dream in Midnight,'Blue and Purple Decorative Lacquerware Wood Boxes (Pair)'

Dream big with Nantana Sompamitre's pair of gorgeous, crescent-shaped boxes. The Thai artisan carves each box from mango wood, engraving the surface with a floral motif before finishing her creation with glossy lacquer for shine and protection.... more

'Royal Turtles' (pair) - Handcrafted Lacquerware Wood Jewelry Boxes

Sporting golden shells these turtles are perfect for treasuring keepsakes. Nantana Sompamitre carves the boxes from mango wood and decorates them with gold leaf accents. more

Poppy Garden in Red,'Hand-Painted Round Ceramic Box'

Inspired by vintage Thai enamelware, this pretty decorative box is a great place to stash small treasures. Athapol in Thailand crafts the round box from ceramic and paints it by hand with floral motifs. more

'White Jasmine' - Handcrafted Jali Soapstone Jewelry Box

Sculpted in soapstone white jasmine forms an exquisite arabesques lattice. Gulam Rasool is a master at traditional jali or openwork carving. This octagonal jewelry box is as beautiful as it is useful. more