The way I present my jewelry to my customers is extremely important to me.  The boxes I use speak directly to the care and craftsmanship I put into my jewelry.

For years I had used uniquely designed, elegant paper boxes.  Some customers would even go to the trouble to return the boxes to me once they had removed their jewelry, rather than throw them in the garbage.  I was grateful to these few customers for helping me conserve my resources and not adding more waste to the world, but I knew they were in the minority and that my boxes were still finding their way to the landfill.

With the switch from Elyse Jeanne to Elephant Heart, I decided to find a new way to present my jewelry.  I wanted to find a box that fit the handmade elegance of the Elephant Heart aesthetic as well as one that could also be functional once the jewelry was taken out of it.

I decided on wooden craft boxes, branded with the same Elephant Heart logo found on this blog!  I loved the simplicity of the craft box construction with its slide-lid top; I felt comfortable shipping the jewelry in a wooden box, knowing that no amount of transportation abuse would harm it; and most of all, I loved that the wooden box would be a useful keepsake for my customers.

The most exciting part of my search happened when Jamie, my incredible assistant, found the Nezinscot Guild out of Turner, Maine.

Not only does the Guild have a 30 year history of making finely crafted boxes, but the backbone of their business is a partnership with their community and the spirit of their workers.  The Nezinscot Guild hires and trains members of the Turner community with developmental disabilities.  Their hard work fosters self-confidence and enables these employees to earn wages that empower them as consumers and encourages them to be independent.

The Guild’s commitment to being a socially responsible business is an inspiration to me.  I am thrilled to support their enterprise and proud to present Elephant Heart Jewelry in such fine boxes.