Which Box for Jewellery, Candles or Apparel? A Small Brand Packaging Guide
Jewellery brands usually do best with paper drawer, velvet or PU leather boxes, plus the Small Magnetic Folding Gift Box for sets. Candle makers use magnetic folding boxes, and apparel brands use the Magnetic Carry Boxes, the Folding Tote Box or the large magnetic sizes. Every one of these product packaging boxes with logo starts at 20 boxes.
Below, each product type is matched to real boxes and their official sizes, so you can shortlist two or three options before you order.
Which product packaging boxes with logo suit each product type?
| You sell | Box | Size | Logo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rings, earrings, pendants | Paper Drawer Jewellery Boxes with Inserts | 5 sizes, from 5 × 5 × 4.3 cm (1.97 × 1.97 × 1.69 in) to 12 × 12 × 4 cm (4.72 × 4.72 × 1.57 in) | Foil or UV on the top panel |
| Rings, earrings, pendants | Velvet Ring & Pendant Jewellery Boxes | 6 styles, 11 colours | Quoted per order |
| Bracelets, necklaces, sets | Velvet Bracelet & Necklace Jewellery Boxes | 4 styles, 11 colours | Quoted per order |
| Any jewellery piece | Crown PU Leather Jewellery Boxes | 9 styles, 9 colours | Quoted per order |
| Jewellery sets with a card | Small Magnetic Folding Gift Box | 23 × 15 × 10 cm (9.1 × 5.9 × 3.9 in) | Foil or UV |
| One candle | Small 3-Colour Magnetic Folding Gift Box | 20 × 18 × 8 cm (7.9 × 7.1 × 3.1 in) | Foil or UV |
| Candle and matches, or a candle and mug | Small Magnetic Folding Gift Box | 23 × 15 × 10 cm (9.1 × 5.9 × 3.9 in) | Foil or UV |
| Two or three candles | Medium Magnetic Folding Gift Box | 31 × 20 × 10 cm (12.2 × 7.9 × 3.9 in) | Foil or UV |
| T-shirts, scarves, accessories | Small Magnetic Carry Box | 30 × 22 × 9.6 cm (11.8 × 8.7 × 3.8 in) | Foil or UV |
| Sweaters, hoodies | Large Magnetic Carry Box | 39 × 29 × 11.6 cm (15.4 × 11.4 × 4.6 in) | Foil or UV |
| Bulky knitwear, outfit sets | Folding Tote Box | 38 × 28 × 13.5 cm (15 × 11 × 5.3 in) | Foil or UV |
Foil means gold, silver, white or black foil. UV means full-colour UV print. Sizes are outside measurements.
What is the best packaging for a small jewellery brand?
It depends on how many pieces go in one order. For single pieces, use a small jewellery box. For sets or gift bundles, put the jewellery box inside a magnetic box.
The paper drawer boxes are the easiest place to start if you want your logo printed. They come in five sizes and seven colours, each with a black insert, and you can add foil or UV print to the outside top panel. The smallest, 5 × 5 × 4.3 cm, holds one ring.
Velvet and PU leather boxes have a soft-touch outside and a classic jewellery look. Logo printing on these is quoted per order, so send us the style, colour and quantity first.
For custom logo jewellery boxes for small business, the minimum is 20 boxes. PU leather boxes need 20 per style and colour, and drawer boxes need 20 per size and colour, so a ring box and a pendant box can't be combined to reach 20. Our drawer gift box buying guide compares the five drawer sizes in detail.
Which box works for candles?
Magnetic folding boxes. They ship flat, close firmly with the magnetic lid and take a foil logo well on the lid.
| Candle order | Box | Outside size |
|---|---|---|
| One jar or tin candle | Small 3-Colour Magnetic Folding Gift Box | 20 × 18 × 8 cm |
| Candle with matches or a small add-on | Small Magnetic Folding Gift Box | 23 × 15 × 10 cm |
| Set of two or three candles | Medium Magnetic Folding Gift Box | 31 × 20 × 10 cm |
| Tall candles or a large set | Tall Magnetic Folding Gift Box | 34.5 × 26.5 × 16.7 cm |
Measure the candle height with the lid on. The 10 cm depth of the small and medium boxes is the number that rules most candles in or out. Glass jars also need some filler around them, so leave space on every side.
Which box should an apparel brand use?
A carry box or a large magnetic box. Clothing is light but takes up space, so depth and a handle matter more here than anywhere else.
- Small Magnetic Carry Box, 30 × 22 × 9.6 cm: a folded T-shirt, scarf or a set of socks.
- Medium Magnetic Carry Box, 34.5 × 25.5 × 10.6 cm: a shirt plus an accessory.
- Large Magnetic Carry Box, 39 × 29 × 11.6 cm: a sweater or hoodie.
- Folding Tote Box, 38 × 28 × 13.5 cm: the deepest of the boxes with a handle, for chunky knitwear.
- Large Magnetic Folding Gift Box, 35 × 23 × 10 cm, or the Extra Large Magnetic Folding Gift Box, 45 × 35 × 15 cm: if you'd rather have no handle.
The carry boxes come in black, white, pink and blue. The Folding Tote Box comes in black, pink and white. If you sell at pop-up shops or markets, a carry box makes sense because customers walk away holding it.
More options for clothing brands are on the apparel packaging page.
How do minimums and dispatch work for small brands?
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 20 boxes per size and colour (per style and colour for PU leather jewellery boxes) |
| Plain boxes | Dispatch in 1–3 business days |
| Logo boxes | Dispatch in 2–5 business days after proof approval |
| Logo options | Gold, silver, white or black foil, or full-colour UV |
If you sell across two categories, say jewellery and candles, you can order a different box for each in one order as long as each line has 20.
Small brand packaging FAQ
Can I use one box size for all my products?
Sometimes. The Small Magnetic Folding Gift Box at 23 × 15 × 10 cm fits a candle, a jewellery set or a folded scarf. Check your largest product first.
Do the jewellery boxes come with inserts?
The paper drawer boxes include a black insert. The slot layout depends on the size, so check the product page against your pieces.
Are the products in the photos included?
No. The boxes are sold empty. Jewellery and other items in the photos are for display only.
Next step
Shortlist the box for your product: the Paper Drawer Jewellery Boxes for jewellery, the Small Magnetic Folding Gift Box for candles, or the Large Magnetic Carry Box for apparel. Then request a quote or order a sample to check the fit.
New to ordering logo boxes? Start with how to choose custom logo boxes for your Shopify or Etsy store.
