Custom Necklace Boxes & Necklace Packaging
A necklace is the longest thing in a jewellery range and the most likely to arrive in a knot. Sixteen to twenty inches of fine chain, a pendant that swings, and a clasp that catches on everything. Left loose in a box it will find a way to tangle itself. We produce a lot of necklace packaging at ZEE Packaging and controlling that chain is where the design effort goes.
Chains Tangle Unless You Stop Them
A necklace box has to hold the chain at more than one point.
- Two anchor slits minimum, one at the clasp and one at the pendant
- A single hold lets the chain swing and knot in transit
- Pendant should sit in its own recess rather than resting on the chain
- Clasp secured so it cannot catch on the insert or on itself
- Never coil a fine chain tightly, since kinks in a delicate link stay
- A pad underneath so the chain does not press against bare board
Most complaints we hear about necklace packaging are a chain that arrived tangled rather than damaged.
Chain length decides everything about the box shape.
- A 16 inch chain folded once needs roughly an 8 inch card
- Longer chains need either a taller box or a double fold
- Pendant depth matters, since a chunky pendant needs clearance
- Layered necklaces need separate channels per strand
- Chokers need a shorter, wider format entirely
- Tell us the chain length and pendant size and we build around them
- Lid and base rigid box the classic gift necklace box
- Backing card with chain slits low cost necklace packaging for markets
- Drawer slide box a nicer reveal for a premium piece
- Long carton with a pad suits chains laid out flat
- Window carton shows the pendant on a retail shelf
- Pouch with a printed sleeve soft necklace packaging for handmade brands
Sizes We Print Regular
Every necklace box is built to your product, though these run often:
- 8" x 2" x 1" for a chain laid out flat
- 3.5" x 3.5" x 1" for a folded chain on a card
- 4" x 4" x 1.5" for a piece with a larger pendant
- 9" x 3" x 1" for a longer chain
- 7" x 5" x 1.5" for a necklace and earring set
- 6" x 6" x 2" for a gift set with a card
Measure the chain at full length rather than folded, since the insert has to span it without pulling the clasp.
Board And Insert
- Rigid greyboard 36pt or 48pt with a printed wrap for the gift tier
- SBS C1S at 18pt to 20pt for a folding necklace box
- Kraft board for a handmade or natural position
- Card insert with die cut slits matched to your chain gauge
- Flocked or velvet touch pad on the premium tier
- Corrugated E flute for the shipping outer
Anti tarnish paper is worth adding on sterling silver. Board alone does very little to slow tarnishing over a long stock period.
Lower Impact Choices
- Recycled greyboard core under a printed wrap
- FSC certified stock, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- Paperboard insert instead of foam or plastic
- Compostable film where a window is used
- A necklace box worth keeping, since jewellery boxes rarely get discarded
How An Order Runs With Us
- 100 unit minimum, so a small maker can order properly
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof before anything prints
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- Physical sample on request to check the chain sits correctly
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we stop the chain knotting?
Anchor it in two places. A single slit lets the piece swing, and that movement is exactly what creates a knot by the time it arrives.
Long box or a folded card?
A long box presents better and avoids folding a delicate chain. A card costs far less and suits volume, particularly at markets.
How much is a necklace box?
Rough estimate is $0.08 to $0.28 per unit for a printed card, $0.35 to $0.95 for a folding carton with an insert and $1.60 to $4.00 for rigid with a wrap at moderate quantity. Insert type moves it most. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Can you cut slits to my chain gauge?
Yes, send us a sample. Slit width matters more than people expect, since a loose slit stops holding the chain at all.
Will the pendant scratch the chain?
Only if they sit against each other. We recess the pendant separately so the two never touch in transit.
Do you handle layered necklaces?
We do, with separate channels per strand. Layered pieces tangle worse than anything else if they share one slot.
Is a window worth adding?
On a shelf, often yes. The pendant is what buyers judge, so showing it lifts conversion noticeably.
