Jewellery boxes

Jewellery boxes in South Africa: prices, materials and warranty

Updated 3 November 2026

In South Africa a velvet or faux-leather jewellery box costs about R 40 to R 300, and a multi-tier box with a lid about R 300 to R 900. Lockable or designer boxes start near R 900, and luxury leather or silver boxes reach R 6,300. Describe the box you want on BlaBlaPrice to get replies.

Material and size before you buy

Velvet and faux leather are the most common materials in the listings, and they are the cheapest. Glass lids and lockable boxes cost more, and fine leather or silver costs the most. Measure the drawer or shelf in centimetres before you order, and check the number of layers you need for rings, necklaces and earrings.

Warranty and consumer rights

Warranty terms differ. One South African seller gives a 30-day limited warranty on items, another offers a lifetime manufacturing warranty, and a jewellery brand lists 24 months from purchase. A South African policy notes that the Consumer Protection Act requires goods to be safe, of reasonable quality and not defective. Get the warranty terms in writing before you pay, and keep the receipt.

Season and gift timing

Summer runs from December to February, and the year-end gift season falls in December, so plan the order early. November is a good time to choose a box, especially if it is a gift that needs wrapping or a specific colour. Winter (June to August) is the cooler half of the year.

How it is bought here

Boxes are sold per piece, and personalised boxes sit in the same price range as plain velvet ones, from about R 200 to R 295. Ask what the personalisation includes before you pay. Ask the seller to confirm delivery to your city, whether Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, and the courier fee. Check the colour in daylight, since listings can look different on screen.

What to write in your request

Say what type of box you need, such as a lidded box, a drawer organiser or a lockable case, and its size in centimetres. Add the material you prefer, the colour, the number of compartments, whether it is a gift, your delivery city and your budget. These details make it easier for sellers to reply with a precise offer.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the box in a chat, and the AI asks for missing details such as size, material and budget. It then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, price and delivery terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. Buying is free. For related items, see jewellery or accessories, or start on the home page.