Wooden Jewelry Boxes - Memorable gifts for High School & College Graduation

Graduation is a memorable moment for a high school graduate and for a college graduate, and your gift to a graduate should be equally as memorable.  If you are not sure what the gift should be, then consider getting a wooden jewelry box.  Wooden jewelry boxes are both handsome and practical, and come in a variety of styles for men and women.

Most people will probably think that a jewelry box is only a "ladies" item.  While this is not really the case, as we shall see in a moment let's start with a look at what is available for your women graduates.

Wooden jewelry boxes come in a variety of hardwood finishes and the Duchess II jewelry chest by Reed and Barton comes with either a cherry or mahogany finish.  Its lid has pendant hooks and an elastisized pouch. There's also a drawer for earrings; three well compartments and ring bars - all lined in velvet.  The Ducess II can be personalized with an engraved solid brass nameplate attached to the lid.  The list price for this box is $180 but you can get it at a reduced price of $129.95.

Reed and Barton also makes a Princess jewelry box that would be perfect for your princess-turned-graduate. This handcrafted heirloom jewelry box is loaded with stunning details including a lid with pendant hooks, shirred pouch, lined earring drawer, ring rolls, plus bracelet and necklace storage.  It's finishedin mahogany, has a Dior red lining, measures 11 x 7 x 4 1/2 inches, and lists for $140 but can be purchased at a reduced price of $94.95.

Is your graduate "Man of the Year"?  Then, Reed and Barton's Man of the Year wooden jewelry box is what you should give him.  This handsome wooden dresser top men's jewelry valet features sleek styling and a mahogany finish.  It has a rich nylon velvet lining and the lid opens to reveal a tie bar and a multi-compartment storage well with space for chains, rings, watches and cuff links.  It has a solid-brass lid lid lift with a name plate that can be engraved with the initials or name of the graduate.  With a list price of $120 and a reduced price of $89.95, it will make a distinctive and memorable gift for your graduating man.

These are just a few of the possibilities in the category of wooden jewelry boxes, but it will give you an idea of how you can reward a young man or woman who has reached the important occasion of graduation.

Men's Watch Boxes - Gift Ideas for Men

If you are looking for thoughtful and practical gifts for the men in your life, for Father's Day, graduations or weddings, then you should consider getting a men's watch box.  These boxes hold more than watches as they organize jewelry, watches, keys, coins, cuff links, glasses and personal electronics in style.

A description of some of the most popular men's watch boxes will give you an idea of the range of possibilities that you can choose from.  If your special man is a serious watch collector, then the 12 watch luxury maple collector's box by RaGar is a gift to consider.

The fine maple wood grain of this box will fit with any decor, and the 12 pillows for watches of all sizes will allow a watch enthusiast to store and display his watches in one place.  The box is made by RaGar, a leading manufacturer in the field of luxury giftware and is available for $248.00. If the "Dad" in your life is a watch collector, then this is the perfect gift for him.

If your gift recipient is keen to display his watches for others to admire, then an excellent choice would be the burl wood oak multiple watch jewelry box with a glass viewing top. This box, made by the Mele Jewelry Box Company, holds 10 watches, five in the upper part under the display panel and five more in a sliding drawer. It lists at $105 and its discount special price of $79.95 makes it an exceptional value for your gift giving needs.

For the modern young graduates on your gift list you might also want to try a men's black java wood charging valet and electronics station jewelry box. As the name indicates, this box provides storage and a charging station for electronic devices such as cell phones, Blackberrys or Ipods. It holds three electronic devices as well as jewelry and accessories in a pull-out drawer with ring rolls. The power cords are fed through the back and hidden in a bottom compartment. It is definitely a handsome way for graduates to stay organized and with a list price of $100 and a sale price of $69.95 it will allow you to stay within a popular gift giving budget.

As an alternative to wood, you can also opt for a leather watch and jewelry box. RaGar offers a handsome fine leather box with six watch pillows and a storage compartment for cuff links, a cell phone and other jewelry and accessories. It meausres 11 x 8 1/4 x 3 1/4 and would be a classy addition to any man's dresser top. With a list price of $145 and a sale price of $119.95, it would make the perfect gift for any man who is particular about his watches and accessories.

If you are giving a gift for a frequent traveler, then you might want to select a black leather five-watch travel jewelry case. This is another RaGar product and it features fine leather in black or brown with 10 4 3/8 x 3 1/2 dimensions that fit easily into any suitcase. It has five watch pillows, a snap closure and is generously sized to cushion and protect up to five watches. Its $79.95 sale price makes it an attractive gift item, for Father's Day, graduation gifts or wedding and anniversary celebrations.

These are but some of the men's watch boxes that you can choose from when selecting your Father's Day, graduation and wedding gifts for men.  Click on the pictures of each featured watch box to view the images larger along with the full description and details for each gift idea.  If you like these gift ideas, use the facebook "like" button and share them on facebook.