Lighthouses represent hope in times of turmoil, because their light shines in the midst of a dark night, helping sailors find their way to shore. For this reason, many of us enjoy collecting them. If you are a collector or know somebody who is, then you will appreciate the fine detail of this lighthouse trinket box. A black and white lighthouse built upon a grassy foundation and is surrounded by raging water. The lookout station is decorated with blue jewels, and a brown gothic home with a red roof is attached at the bottom of the lighthouse. The middle of the lighthouse opens up and is hinged, and it allows you to place jewelry, an engagment ring, money, or any other small item inside the lighthouse. It also makes a great box to hide a small item, and its clever design keeps snoopers away from exploring the contents. Whether it is used as a figurine or an unique box for display, this lighthouse will enliven your home with a symbol of hope. Rest asssured of its longevity, because top quality materials and exacting construction standards ensure the long life of this jeweled lighthouse box.

It takes an artist like Rita G. to capture the spirit of the lighthouse. This trinket box will charm you with work rare and beautiful as the lighthouse it portrays. This piece is part of Rita G's "Secret Jewels" Collection of miniture treasure boxes and gift items. Each of these magnificent pieces is based on the centuries old tradition of guilloche enameling, combined with the brilliance of cut crystal stones. Guilloche enameling is a technique where the metal base of an object frequently a small piece of jewelry or a miniatrue sculpture, is first engraved by machine, then painted with transclucent enamel and decorated with colorpul precious stones. the most famous examples of this technique today are usually attributed to the "House of Faberge" in the late 1800's. Now, Godinger's skilled atrisians have brought back this famous skill and workmanship to bring you Rita G's "Secret Jewels" Collection of miniature treasure boxes and gift itesm. No doubt, you will want to bring home this enchanting lighthouse to begin your "Secret Jewels" collection. And, it also makes a sensational gift for a friend or loved one.