Packaging Glossary
Whether you are new to jewelry packaging or preparing a custom packaging project, this glossary will help you
understand the most common packaging types, materials, structures, and finishing terms.
Used for rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, watches, and other jewelry products.
Jewelry Boxes
Jewelry Boxes
Necklace Box
Earring Box
Bracelet Box
Watch Box
Jewelry Pouches
Shopping Bags
Cards & Tags
Cards & Tags
Display Packaging
Jewelry Packaging Sets
Gift Box
Gift Box
Magnetic Box
Custom Shape Packaging
Materials
Rigid Board：A thick and sturdy paperboard commonly used for premium jewelry boxes and gift boxes.
Cardboard：A versatile paper-based material used for folding boxes, cards, sleeves, and lightweight packaging.
Kraft Paper：A natural-looking paper material often used for eco-friendly packaging and minimalist brand styles.
Coated Paper：A smooth paper material suitable for high-quality color printing and detailed brand graphics.
Art Paper：A decorative paper material with special textures, colors, or surface effects.
Textured Paper：Paper with a visible or tactile surface texture, often used for premium jewelry packaging.
Velvet：A soft fabric material often used for jewelry pouches, box interiors, and display surfaces.
Suede：A soft-touch material with a refined matte texture, commonly used for jewelry pouches and inserts.
Satin：A smooth and slightly glossy fabric used for elegant jewelry pouches and premium linings.
Microfiber：A soft and durable synthetic fabric often used for jewelry pouches and protective lining.
PU Leather：A leather-like material used for luxury jewelry boxes, watch boxes, and display packaging.
Genuine Leather：A premium natural material used for luxury packaging, high-end displays, and custom cases.
Cotton：A natural fabric commonly used for soft pouches, drawstring bags, and eco-friendly packaging.
Linen：A textured natural fabric suitable for handmade-style, organic, or minimalist jewelry packaging.
EVA Foam：A lightweight foam material used to hold jewelry securely inside boxes.
Sponge Foam：A soft cushioning material used inside jewelry boxes to protect delicate items.
Flocked Insert：An insert covered with a soft flocked surface to create a velvet-like presentation.
Paper Insert：A recyclable insert made from paperboard, often used for cards, earrings, necklaces, or lightweight jewelry.
Acrylic：A clear or colored plastic material used for display stands, windows, and modern packaging details.
Wood：A premium natural material used for luxury jewelry boxes, watch boxes, and display props.
Metal：Used for hinges, clasps, decorative logos, handles, or premium structural details.
Ribbon：A decorative fabric strip used for gift wrapping, pull tabs, closures, or brand presentation.
Structures & Accessories
Lid and Base Box：A box structure with a separate top lid and bottom base, commonly used for jewelry and gift packaging.
Hinged Box：A box with a connected lid that opens like a book or jewelry case.
Drawer Box：A box that opens by sliding the inner tray out from the outer sleeve.
Magnetic Closure Box：A premium box structure with magnets hidden inside the lid or flap for a smooth closing experience.
Folding Box：A flat-packed box structure that can be folded into shape before us
Sleeve Box：A box with an outer sleeve that slides over the inner box for extra protection and branding space.
Window Box：A box with a transparent window that allows customers to see the product inside.
Insert：A fitted component inside the box that holds jewelry in place and improves presentation.
Jewelry Tray：A tray designed to organize and display rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or jewelry sets.
Ring Slot：A narrow slot inside the insert used to hold rings securely in an upright position.
Earring Holes：Small holes or cuts on a card or insert used to hold earrings or studs.
Necklace Slit：A small cut or slit used to hold necklace chains and pendants in place.
Bracelet Cushion：A soft cushion used to hold bracelets, bangles, or watches inside boxes.
Watch Pillow：A padded cushion designed to support and present watches inside a box.
Divider：A partition used inside packaging to separate multiple items or jewelry pieces.
Sponge Foam：A soft cushioning material used inside jewelry boxes to protect delicate items.
Ribbon Pull Tab：A ribbon attached to a drawer or insert to make opening easier and more elegant.
Paper Insert：A recyclable insert made from paperboard, often used for cards, earrings, necklaces, or lightweight jewelry.
Handle：A carrying feature added to shopping bags, gift boxes, or display packaging.
Drawstring Closure：A pouch closure that tightens by pulling two cords or strings.
Snap Button：A small fastening accessory used to open and close pouches, boxes, or display cases.
Zipper Closure：A closure method often used for protective pouches, travel jewelry cases, and storage bags.
Elastic Band：A stretchable band used to hold items, close packaging, or secure cards and accessories.
Hang Tag：A small card attached to packaging for branding, product information, or pricing.
Tissue Paper：A thin decorative paper used to wrap jewelry or line the inside of a gift box.
Dust Bag：A soft protective bag used to store jewelry boxes, watches, or premium accessories.
Printing & Finishing Techniques
CMYK Printing：A full-color printing method using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks.
Pantone Color Printing：A color-matching system used to achieve consistent brand colors across packaging.
Digital Printing：A flexible printing method suitable for low MOQ orders, samples, and short-run custom packaging.
Offset Printin：A high-quality printing method often used for larger quantities and detailed color graphics.
Screen Printing：A printing method suitable for simple graphics, solid colors, logos, and fabric packaging.
Hot Foil Stamping：A finishing technique that applies metallic foil to logos, text, or decorative details.
Embossing：A raised effect created by pressing a design upward from the material surface.
Debossing：An indented effect created by pressing a design into the material surface.
Blind Embossing：An embossed effect without ink or foil, often used for subtle luxury branding.
Ring Slot：A narrow slot inside the insert used to hold rings securely in an upright position.
Spot UV：A glossy coating applied only to selected areas, such as logos or patterns.
Matte Lamination：Aprotective film that creates a smooth, non-glossy surface finish.
Bracelet Cushion：A soft cushion used to hold bracelets, bangles, or watches inside boxes.
Gloss Lamination：A protective film that creates a shiny and reflective surface finish.
Soft Touch Lamination：A premium matte film with a smooth, soft-touch surface.
Varnish：A clear coating applied to protect printed surfaces or adjust the finish.
UV Printing：A printing method that uses ultraviolet light to cure ink quickly on the surface.
Laser Engraving：A technique that uses a laser to engrave logos or patterns onto wood, metal, leather, or acrylic.
Die Cutting：A cutting process used to create custom shapes, windows, slots, cards, or packaging structures.
Scoring：A process that creates fold lines on paperboard to make packaging easier to fold accurately.
Perforation：A line of small cuts or holes that makes paper or packaging easier to tear or fold.
Edge Painting：A finishing process that colors the edges of cards, boxes, or paperboard for a premium detail.
Metal Logo Plate：A metal branding detail attached to the packaging surface for a premium look.
Printed Lining：Printing applied inside the box or pouch to enhance the unboxing experience.
Custom Pattern Printing：A printing solution for brand patterns, monograms, seasonal graphics, or decorative designs.
