jewel box

noun

Updated on: 6 Apr 2018

Definition of jewel box

1 : a small box or case designed to hold jewelry

2 : a thin plastic case for a CD or DVD — called also jewel case

3 : something (such as a theater) of exquisite or ornate design

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Recent Examples of jewel box from the Web

The bar became Mistral a few months ago, after theater co-owners Lee Barczak and Jane Schilz turned the intimate dining room (just 30 seats) into a little jewel box, with touches like pendant lights that suggest Morocco.

— carol deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Flavors of France, Spain and beyond mingle at Mistral in Milwaukee," 3 Apr. 2018
What had been a jewel box of antiquarian surprises — an artful display of old books and lithographs, ship models and toy trains, memorabilia and Americana — was now a way station for cardboard, packing tape and bubble wrap.

— thomas curwen, latimes.com, "Requiem for a bookstore: Caravan writes its final chapter," 2 Mar. 2018
And yet, there’s one more stop those in the know will not leave the city without making: MDC Cosmetic, a five-year-old jewel box of a store located in Prenzlauer Berg.

— zoe ruffner, Vogue, "The Carefully Curated Beauty Shop (and Spa!) to Visit During Berlin Fashion Week," 17 Jan. 2018
The property's main home—a circa 1870 Folk Victorian cottage set back a full half-mile from the road—is an architectural jewel box that was originally located several miles south of Eatonton.

— elizabeth finkelstein, Country Living, "There's a Dreamy 118-Acre Farm for Sale in Georgia," 16 June 2017
Gavre took her $50,000 Hollywood script money to San Diego in hopes of opening her jewel box.

— michele parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Meet a San Diego restaurant icon: Cafe 222's Terryl Gavre," 8 Feb. 2018
Expect a feast for the eyes upon entering the small, jewel box-like space, withevery case filled to the brim with iconic Tiffany collections.

— sarah gidick, The Hollywood Reporter, "Retail Reporter: Tiffany & Co. Opens First Pop-Up at The Grove," 30 Jan. 2018
The Light Salon at Harvey Nichols No appointment necessary at this jewel box—size Skin Rejuvenation Bar, which offers speedy 15-minute LED light facials.

— rachel marlowe, Vogue, "5 New Facials to Try During London Fashion Week," 15 Sep. 2017
Charlotte Jones Collection Proving yet again there’s always an opportunity for a brand partnership, the Omni Frisco Hotel features a jewel box of a boutique filled with some of Charlotte Jones Anderson’s favorite things.

— by ellise pierce photos by ross hailey, star-telegram, "Dallas Cowboys’ Charlotte Jones Anderson gets up close and personal in this Q&A," 6 Sep. 2017

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