Does Helzberg Diamonds jewelry cases & jewelry organizers have PFAS?
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
We graded 8 Helzberg Diamonds jewelry cases & jewelry organizers products, averaging Excellent (85/100). 8 of them grade Good or better.
Helzberg Diamonds jewelry cases & jewelry organizers worth buying Good or better, safest first
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Travel Jewelry Case
Fabric lining, likely polyester or cotton blend; exterior typically leather or synthetic material
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from synthetic exterior and adhesives
New polyurethane or PVC-based synthetic leather exteriors typically off-gas low levels of…
Azo dyes in colored fabric lining
Darker interior fabric colors (commonly black or burgundy in Helzberg cases) may be…
Microplastics
Polyester lining and synthetic exterior can shed microfibers over years of use…
Low concern. No high-risk coatings typical of this product.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Helzberg Diamonds
Lili Jewelry Box
cardboard box with fabric/velvet lining
Fabric dye stability (azo dyes, colorant bleed)
Velvet or synthetic fabric linings may contain acid or reactive dyes; no testing data…
Cardboard degradation and fiber shedding
Over many years, cardboard can soften, crease, or shed fibers if exposed to humidity or…
Mold and microbial contamination (moisture-dependent)
Cardboard and natural fabrics are susceptible to mold and mildew if stored in damp…
Low concern. No PFAS-prone coatings evident.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Helzberg Diamonds
Presentation Boxes - 2 Earrings/necklace Box Empty
Cardboard, paper, printed box
Lead
Colored printing on cardboard boxes may contain heavy metal compounds in pigments. Direct…
Mold and bacterial growth in damp conditions
Paper and cardboard retain moisture and can support mold growth if stored in humid…
Low concern. Plain cardboard box, no coatings detected.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Helzberg Diamonds
Vintage 1940S Art Deco Helzberg's Jewelers Early Plastic Jewelry Case
Early plastic (likely cellulose acetate or phenolic resin)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
If the case material is phenolic resin rather than cellulose acetate, trace formaldehyde…
Plastic degradation and microparticle shedding
After 80+ years, cellulose acetate can become brittle and flake; contact with jewelry is…
Moisture absorption and mold growth
Cellulose acetate absorbs humidity; sustained damp storage can trap moisture inside the…
Vintage item, low concern.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Helzberg Diamonds
Empty Jewelry Presentation Gift Box Burgundy Large
Cardboard box, burgundy exterior
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some cardboard products use formaldehyde-based binders or sizing agents. For a…
Coating degradation and dust
Extended storage in high-humidity or temperature-cycling conditions could cause surface…
Low concern. Cardboard box has minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Jewelry | Helzberg Diamonds Empty Jewelry Presentation Box Burgundy Faux Leather | Color: Red | Size:
Faux leather (synthetic plastic)
VOC off-gassing from faux leather coating
Polyurethane or PVC-based faux leather typically releases volatile organic compounds…
Coating degradation over time
Faux leather finishes can crack, peel, or discolor with age or improper storage…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
If the box includes particleboard or glued cardboard components, formaldehyde-based…
Low concern. Empty jewelry box carries minimal contact risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Helzberg Diamonds
Empty Necklace Box
cardboard box with paper/cardboard lining
Mold and microbial growth
Cardboard can support mold if stored in damp conditions; this is a handling issue rather…
Cardboard degradation and dust
Over extended storage (5+ years), cardboard breaks down and may shed fine particles. This…
Low concern. Empty cardboard box poses minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Helzberg Diamonds
3 Vintage Velvet Jewelry Boxes Black-Bambergers Red-Helzberg Diamonds- Blue-
velvet fabric, cardboard/wood box interior
Azo dyes in velvet fabric
Vintage velvet was often dyed with azo compounds, some of which can break down to release…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Fabric glues and cardboard sizing used in mid-to-late 20th century production may have…
Mold and microbial growth
Velvet and cardboard are organic materials that absorb moisture and support mold growth…
Fiber shedding and inhalation
Aged velvet naturally sheds fibers, which can be inhaled if boxes are stored in enclosed…
Low concern. Vintage velvet boxes unlikely treated.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
See every Helzberg Diamonds product we grade on the Helzberg Diamonds brand page, or the full jewelry cases & jewelry organizers ranking.