Chain Boxes and Cases Wholesale

A chain is one of the most delicate pieces of jewelry: fine links tangle easily and precious metal scratches. An ordinary box will not do – a chain needs a dedicated box with a soft insert that keeps it laid out straight and protects it in transit and storage. When the lid opens, the chain lies neatly, as if it had just come out of a jeweler’s display case. Dim Upakovki supplies chain boxes wholesale to jewelry stores, online shops and handmade makers, with delivery across Ukraine. See the full jewelry boxes range.

Key facts

Shape: elongated, pencil-case style or rectangular box
Sizes: 17×5×3, 20×5×3, 22×5×3 cm; 20×9×3 cm for a chain with a pendant
Depth: 2–3 cm is enough for a chain
Insert: fine velvet or velour (best for thin chains) or foam
Materials: velvet, cardboard
Terms: wholesale supply with delivery across Ukraine

What makes a chain box different

A chain is long but extremely thin and light, which sets specific requirements for its packaging:

Elongated shape. Like a bracelet box, a chain box is a long rectangle. The chain lies straight along the insert, so the links do not tangle.
Soft, even insert. Fine velvet or velour is ideal: it grips thin links and stops them sliding. Foam works too, but holds the finest chains less well.
Shallow depth. A chain takes up little height, so 2–3 cm of depth is plenty. A deeper case would look empty.

Types of chain boxes

Velvet chain case. A jewelry packaging classic. Soft velvet holds even the finest links and is a luxurious backdrop for gold or silver. Black, burgundy and navy are the most popular colors and go with any metal.
Cardboard chain box. A practical, affordable option for volume sales. Dense cardboard with a foam insert holds its shape well – ideal for jewelry stores and online shops that need large batches of packaging.
Box for a chain with a pendant. For a chain sold or given with a pendant, choose a box with two compartments or a wider rectangular box: the pendant in the center of the insert, the chain neatly around it.
Christening box. For a cross on a chain for a baby or child. Soft colors are the usual choice – white, ivory, blue for a boy, pink for a girl – sometimes in novelty shapes such as an angel or a cloud.

Standard chain box sizes

Chain 40–45 cm (standard women’s length): 20×5×3 cm box.
Chain 50–55 cm (longer length): 22×5×3 cm box.
Children’s chain 30–35 cm: 17×5×3 cm box.
Chain with a pendant: 20×9×3 cm box or a box with two compartments.

Tip: leave 2–3 cm of spare length so there is room for the clasp and the chain is not pulled tight at the ends of the insert.

Frequently asked questions about chain boxes

How do I place a chain in the box so it does not tangle?

Straighten the chain and lay it along the insert from one end to the other. Secure the clasp in the slit or simply tuck it under the chain. If the chain is longer than the box, fold one end neatly into a loop at the side. Never put a chain in the box as a coiled bundle – the links will tangle and are hard to undo without damage.

Can one box be used for both a chain and a bracelet?

Yes. A standard 20×5×3 cm pencil-case style box suits both a chain and a bracelet of similar length. The only difference is that a chain is much lighter and thinner, so an insert of fine velvet or velour, which keeps thin links in place, works better.

Which box suits a chain with a christening cross?

For a christening, choose a box in a soft color – white, ivory, pale blue or pink. A 17×5×3 cm or 20×5×3 cm box, depending on the length of the children’s chain (usually 30–35 cm). To keep the cross separate from the chain, choose a box with two compartments or add a small 5×5 cm square box for the cross.