Preferably, jewelry boxes must be made of inexpensive materials.

Various types of jewelry boxes and other structures for displaying jewelry are disclosed in the patents.

Briefly, a jewelry box constructed in accordance with this invention includes a shell defining an interior space and made of a light transmissive material; an insert disposed within said space and preferably made of a material of a different color than said shell; a shelf arranged within said insert and adapted to support a jewelry article; and a cover cooperating with said shell to close said space. Preferably, the shelf and the cover are made of a clear material. The shelf includes a web extending diagonally across said inner space as said shell is viewed from a side. The cover is sized and shaped to form an interference fit with said shell and said insert.

Importantly, the combination of the translucent shell and a different colored insert gives the box  a very pleasing and unique look. However, because the cover is clear, its contents are clearly visible, thereby eliminating the need to remove the cover  to view the jewelry article inside.