Necklace Gift Box​es

Why a Necklace Gift Boxes Demands a Specific Design

A necklace is structurally one of the most demanding jewelry pieces to package well. The chain tangles at the slightest opportunity. The pendant needs to sit centered and flat without rolling. The clasp is a snagging point that catches on fabric, foam, and other surfaces during transit. 

A necklace gift box that is correctly designed for its purpose holds the chain in place using notched or slotted inserts, seats the pendant in a dedicated recess, and presents the complete piece in a way that makes it look exactly as beautiful as it did when it left the jeweler. Our necklace gift boxes are built around these exact functional and experiential requirements۔

Materials That Define the Quality of Your Necklace Gift Boxes

Rigid Gray board with Specialty Paper Wrap

The premium standard for necklace gift boxes is rigid gray board wrapped in a layer of specialty printable paper. Gray board, also called grey board, is a dense, non-collapsible board that gives the box its solid, substantial feel.

 Because the gray board has a rough surface that is unsuitable for direct printing, a layer of coated specialty paper is laminated onto it, providing both the structural integrity of the board and a smooth, printable exterior surface for branding. 

This construction is what gives luxury necklace gift boxes their characteristic weight and rigidity, and it is the material used by the most recognized premium jewelry brands globally.

SBS Paperboard at 14pt to 24pt

Solid Bleached Sulphate paperboard is the most widely used material for printed necklace gift boxes at retail and wholesale scale. It is white on both sides, coated on the printing surface, and produces vivid, accurate CMYK color reproduction with PMS color matching. 

• At 14pt it suits custom small necklace boxes
• At 18pt it is the standard for mid-range custom necklace gift boxes. 
• At 24pt it delivers thicker, more substantial feel suited to luxury necklace box formats

Kraft Board

Kraft board is the right material for jewelry brands whose identity is built around sustainability, natural aesthetics, or artisan quality. Made from unbleached wood pulp, it is FSC-certified, biodegradable, and fully recyclable. 

A cardboard necklace packaging box in kraft with a velvet interior and minimal printed branding delivers a premium feel that reads as conscious and considered۔

Insert Designed Specifically for Necklaces

The insert is the most critical structural element inside any necklace gift box. A poorly designed insert allows the chain to tangle, the pendant to roll, and the clasp to snag, all of which damage the piece and destroy the presentation. 

Flat Padded Boards With Notched Slots

Flat padded boards with corner or center notches hold chain ends securely in place with the pendant centered on the insert. A velvet or microfiber surface prevents chain links from scratching and creates a clean, focused presentation when the box is opened.

Side Slits and Deep Groove Inserts for Longer Chains

Side slit and deep groove inserts lay longer chains flat and straight, eliminating tangling entirely and keeping the full length visible and neatly presented. Groove depth, slot width, and material thickness can all be customized to accommodate different chain widths and weights.

Dual-Slot Inserts for Pendant and Chain Sets

Dual-slot inserts give the pendant and chain their own dedicated positions, with the chain secured in its slot and the pendant resting in a recess cut to its exact shape. This keeps the pendant visible and centered when the box opens without the chain cluttering the presentation.

Recessed Pocket Inserts for Gemstone Settings

For necklaces with prominent gemstone settings, recessed pocket inserts are cut deep enough so the stone sits below the insert surface, preventing contact with the lid when closed and eliminating any risk of scratching or chipping during transit or storage.

Anti-Tarnish Inserts and pH-Neutral Materials

For silver necklaces, inserts and linings should be pH-neutral and low-VOC to prevent acidic substances or sulfides that accelerate tarnishing. Anti-tarnish strips placed inside the necklace gift box create a protective microenvironment that delays oxidation, keeping silver chains and settings bright through shipping and storage.

Box Styles and Opening Mechanisms

Two Piece Necklace Box

A two piece necklace box consists of a separate lid and base. The lid lifts cleanly away from the base to reveal the necklace inside in a single, deliberate motion. This is the most classic format for necklace gift boxes and the one most strongly associated with premium jewelry gifting.

Magnetic Closure Necklace Gift Box

A magnetic closure necklace gift box uses concealed magnets embedded in the lid and base to create a smooth, controlled opening that speaks quality. The satisfying snap of the magnetic closure adds a tactile dimension to the unboxing experience that customers consistently notice and respond to.

Necklace Display Box

A necklace display box opens flat to expose the full interior, displaying the necklace across the full width in a way that is immediately visible and impactful. Widely used at retail counters and pop-up environments, it is the strongest format for high-value pieces where the first visual impression drives the sale.

Custom Printing and Finishing for Necklace Gift Boxes

Printed necklace gift boxes carry all external branding on their wrapped exterior surface, giving brands a premium canvas for logos, colors, and design elements that communicate quality before the box is opened.

• Hot Foil Stamping

Gold, silver, and rose gold foil on logos and brand names. The most widely used finishing treatment for necklace gift boxes at the premium end of the market.

• Blind Embossing

A textured, minimalist logo effect with no ink or foil. Elegant and understated, particularly effective on matte surfaces.

• Spot UV

High-gloss coating applied to specific design elements on a matte surface, drawing the eye to logos and key details.

• Soft Touch Lamination

A velvety exterior coating that feels premium and signals a considered, refined brand identity.

• Interior Lid Printing

Messages, brand stories, or personalized text printed on the inside of the lid create a secondary brand moment when the box is opened, adding warmth and connection to the gifting experience.

Why Choose Plus Printers 

Whether you need a single custom necklace gift box for a flagship piece or necklace gift boxes wholesale for a full seasonal collection, Plus Printers builds packaging that matches the value of what goes inside. Low minimum order quantities give emerging jewelry brands access to the same premium materials and finishes as established names. 

Every order includes free custom design support, a free digital proof before production begins, and free US shipping with no hidden costs. From a custom small necklace box for delicate everyday pieces, to shipping boxes for necklace format with full transit protection, to a luxury necklace box with rigid construction and velvet interior, our range covers every format, finish, and budget your brand needs.