How Do You Collect Silver Ring Boxes?
A romantic collector’s item, silver ring boxes were most common from the 1880s to the 1950s. In a variety of shapes, sizes and styles, silver ring boxes were often included with the purchase of a ring from stores such as Tiffany’s and Birk’s in Canada, as well as upscale jewelers in Europe. Read on to learn how to collect silver ring boxes. Learn the history of silver ring boxes. High-end jewelry stores in the United States, Canada and Europe often had their own unique designs that changed every few years, and they are still available today for purchase in some stores. Look at shapes and sizes. Silver ring boxes can be oval, round, heart-shaped, square or rectangular–some are even shaped like Fabergé eggs. They often have the initials of the bride-to-be and dates with craftsmanship that ranges from the very simple to quite ornate. Prepare for a search. Silver ring boxes are not as common as other collector’s items. Search through online sites, flea markets and antique stores. Set asid
