Opal needs a specific lining
Opal is soft and it crazes. A coarse lining will mark it and a lining that holds moisture is worse.
Short-nap microfibre suede is the safe answer. Tell us the box is for opal and it is specified that way.
South Sea pearls
Large pearls need a seat that supports without pressing. Nacre abrades against anything textured, so the lining is the whole decision.
A strand also needs a keeper — a loose strand in a long box arrives gathered.
Humidity in the north
Queensland and the Top End see sustained humidity that southern Australia does not. Adhesives and untreated hide behave differently there.
Where a box is for a tropical counter we will say which constructions hold up.
Freight and volume
Everything ships a long way. A construction that packs flat, or a box designed to nest, reduces what you pay per unit to get it there — and that is worth deciding before the shape is finalised.
Getting it to Australia
Sea into Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Fremantle for a run, air into any of them for samples. Which port matters, because inland transit across Australia is expensive — ship to the state the goods are actually sold in.
Working with buyers in Australia
Independents make up most of the trade and the owner is usually the buyer. Decisions are direct and quick. Quarantine declarations apply to some natural materials, so tell us at quotation if you need documentation with the shipment.
At a glance
| Factor | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Opal | Short-nap linings only |
| South Sea pearls | Supported seat, keeper for strands |
| Tropical humidity | Construction and adhesive specification |
| Long-haul freight | Nesting or flat-pack formats |
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship to Australia?
Yes — we ship worldwide from Hong Kong.
What lining is safe for opal?
A short-nap microfibre suede. Avoid woven textures and anything that holds moisture.
Can boxes be made to pack flat?
Yes, in board constructions. Tell us freight matters and it is designed for it.
Do you make pearl strand boxes?
Yes, with a keeper so the strand cannot gather in transit.
How do you ship to Australia?
Sea into Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Fremantle for a run, air into any of them for samples. Which port matters, because inland transit across Australia is expensive — ship to the state the goods are actually sold in.
Tell us what you need
Tell us what you sell, your brand and roughly what quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.