Originally, Limoges boxes were used as small storage cases to hold confections, snuff, or fragrances. In recent years, these works of art are mainly intended for decor and collecting. You can find a happy medium between these two purposes, and come to see that these beautiful display items can still be quite functional.
As noted, one way to give purpose to your Limoges boxes is to showcase them. Encased in glass or set up on a low-traffic, safe surface, these collectibles can serve tn highlight parts of your personality and are a fun conversation piece for guests to admire.
Limoges boxes are fancy and sentimental in and of themselves, but they can also be used to hold even more precious items. A perfect size for an ring, some have used Limoges boxes as an encasement for an engagement band. You can choose a box that fits the personalities and interest of an intended recipient (i.e. favorite animals, sports, shopping, reading,...) , and use that as your small gift holder. Any piece of jewelry can be held in a Limoges box for any occasion -- birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, you name it. The possibilities are endless, especially with selection like that of www.LimogesBoxCollector.com.
Limoges do not have to hold a tangible item to have something valuable inside. You can have a hand-inscribed message professionally written in your trinket box to send wishes or just a little tender word that means something big to the recipient. Words like "love always", or "good luck" can be the personal message you choose to include that will make the recipeint always think of you when they open their treasure.
Another something special you could also store inside Limoges boxes are "firsts". For little ones, this can be their first lock of hair, or first tooth. For adults this could be a keepsake from a first date, a special photograph of a first visit to a favorite destination, or an heirloom coin of piece of jewelry passed down from a first generation.
Many Limoges boxes come already filled with little porcelain mini-treats that continue the theme of the box itself. These charming accessories are glamorous additions to Limoges box treasures.
If you are looking for a special way to store a small treasure, a personalized gift container to highlight a significant gift, or a collectible with tangible pieces of personality, stop by www.LimogesBoxCollector.com and explore the many possibilities there are to offer.
