Brian now has a challenge and a looming deadline...

I can't say I've ever built a jewelry box but the internal construction
will obviously be dictated by the type and size of the pieces to be
housed.  But I like the idea of removable trays and perhaps a centerpiece
area that can be used for the pieces she wears regularly or perhaps for a
show piece that is particularly beautiful and needs to be set apart.  While
not a jewelry box,  this tea caddy design (wonderfully made by fellow
galoot and Fleabagger Joe Parker)  is the kind of thing I'm thinking could
be nicely adapted for jewelry.

https://fangornworks.smugmug.com/Woodworking/Tea-Caddy/

Joe is also a deft hand with the fabric side of things and I'm very partial
to the shade of blue he used for his other projects.

https://fangornworks.smugmug.com/Woodworking/Tool-projects/i-4sxqTg5/A
https://fangornworks.smugmug.com/Woodworking/Tool-projects/i-cjG7Pr6/A

Good luck and keep us posted!
-Paul, in SF.