Overview
An elegant rectangular jewellery box made in Italy during the 1970s, crafted from polished onyx and finished with brass-toned metal details. The stone’s translucent pale-green colouring, enriched by cream, amber and rust-coloured veining, makes each surface naturally unique.
 
Description
This decorative box combines the richness of natural onyx with the warmth of its brass-toned metal frame.
The rectangular body and hinged lid are composed of polished onyx panels selected for their luminous colouring and expressive natural veining. Pale green, ivory and honey-toned areas are crossed by deeper amber and reddish lines, creating a richly varied surface that changes according to the light.
The interior is also finished in onyx, revealing particularly striking mineral patterns and warm tonal contrasts. A brass-toned frame outlines the opening and lid, adding structure and refinement to the composition.
Both functional and decorative, the box can be used to store jewellery, personal objects or small keepsakes while serving as an elegant accent on a dressing table, desk or console.
 
Design & Function
Designed as a hinged storage box, the piece opens to reveal a spacious onyx-lined interior suitable for jewellery and small personal objects.
Its clean rectangular proportions give it a restrained architectural quality, while the natural movement of the stone softens the geometry and makes the piece visually distinctive from every angle.
The hinged lid closes neatly over the base, with the brass-toned metal edging defining the profile and providing an elegant contrast with the pale stone.
 
Materials & Aesthetic
The box is crafted from polished onyx, a naturally translucent stone valued for its luminous appearance, layered colouring and unique mineral veining.
The surface presents shades of pale green, cream, ivory, honey and warm rust, with each panel displaying its own individual pattern. The polished finish enhances the depth of the stone and allows the lighter areas to respond beautifully to illumination.
Brass-toned metal surrounds the lid and upper edge of the box, introducing warmth and a refined decorative detail typical of Italian accessories from the 1970s. The metal retains an attractive vintage patina, complementing the natural variations of the onyx.
 
Technical Details
Product: Italian Onyx and Brass Jewellery Box, 1970s
Designer: Italian Manufacture
Manufacturer: Italian Manufacture
Country of Manufacture: Italy
Period: 1970s
Materials: Polished onyx; brass-toned metal
Dimensions: Height 4,5cm | Width 18cm | Depth 11,5cm
Condition: Please note that this item is in good vintage condition. The onyx presents natural veining, tonal variations, mineral inclusions and irregularities intrinsic to the stone. Minor surface marks and signs of age may be present, while the brass-toned metal shows patina, oxidation and light wear consistent with the period. We kindly invite you to examine the photographs carefully and take these characteristics into consideration before purchasing.
Functionality: Hinged jewellery and decorative storage box
 
Collectibility
Vintage Italian objects in onyx are increasingly appreciated for their natural materiality, decorative richness and timeless elegance.
This box is particularly attractive for the quality and variety of its stone, with pale translucent surfaces contrasted by expressive amber and rust-coloured veining. Its onyx-lined interior and brass-toned detailing further distinguish it from more simply constructed examples.
A versatile collectible object, it is suitable for both classic and contemporary interiors and can be displayed as a decorative piece even when not in use.
 
Designer & Manufacturer
Produced by an unidentified Italian manufacturer during the 1970s, this jewellery box reflects the period’s renewed interest in natural stone, luxurious materials and refined decorative accessories.
Onyx was frequently used in Italian interiors and objects for its translucent quality and distinctive mineral patterns. Here, the stone is arranged within a precise rectangular structure and combined with brass-toned metal, transforming a practical storage object into a small decorative architectural piece.