Jewelry Boxes For Women That Are Riveting Movie Props

There has been a long history between jewelry boxes for women and Hollywood films. Jewelry boxes have often been used as a focal point in many Hollywood films.

How often have you seen a scene where someone lifts the lid, the music starts playing and the camera focuses on the tiny ballerina continuously spinning, giving you a feeling of foreboding and even fear?
In films, jewelry boxes usually hold clues to someone missing or they bring back childhood memories of a grown lady. At times, it may be the only tie a little girl has to her dead mother. Whatever they stand for, jewelry boxes used in films are more than just a prop. They possess a mystery within them.

One unforgettable film, which had a musical box, is the ‘Black Swan’, where Natalie Portman got the Oscar nod for her role as Nina, the frail and deeply disturbed prima ballerina. Each night she would go to bed with all her stuffed animals as she gazed at the ballerina twirling to the tune of Swan Lake. Scenes like these evoke an eerie feeling that is quite disturbing.

Another scary movie that effectively featured a jewelry box was ‘What Lies Beneath’ starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford. When Claire, Pfeiffer’s character, finds a jewelry box at the lake behind their house, it leads her to the truth behind the death/murder of the person whose ghost constantly reappeared before her. It seems that most movies with jewelry boxes are suspense films or psychological thrillers.

But there are others that have used these boxes as well. Johnny Depp’s ‘The Pirates of the Caribbean’ series of movies have used treasure chests and all sorts of jewelry boxes. Jewelry boxes are so attractive and interesting that some films are selling them as movie merchandise.

The very successful ‘Twilight’ series has been manufacturing Twilight Jewelry Boxes featuring Bella’s and Edward’s image on the outside of the box. On the inside, you can see the Cullen crest and hear “Bella’s Lullaby” playing.

Jewelry boxes are most likely to become heirlooms to be passed on to the next generations. They hold both happy memories and deep secrets. Whether in real life or in the movies, they stand for something more than simply their contents.

If you keep pieces that have been given to you by important people in your life, a jewelry box can mean a celebration of love. Or it can be a reflection of your childhood. The box is a part of who you are. Just looking at it, a jewelry box may look like a storage container for all your prized possessions.

But just as in the movies, if you search further, you will find a deeper meaning behind the box which stands for the life choices you have made thus far.

This article was written by Rachel Manalo of MarqART Gift Shop. Our jewelry boxes show unique wood grain patterns and colors assembled into beautiful designs of breathtaking beauty. A fine addition to your dressing table or as a gift. Please visit http://www.marqartgiftshop.com to browse & buy exotic jewelry boxes that will give you a lifetime of pleasure!