Bey Berk · Jewelry Cases & Jewelry Organizers
Black Leather 4-Level Jewelry Box with Mirror (BB652BLK)
Low PFAS risk jewelry box; leather and wood unlikely to contain PFAS.
Jewelry box made of leather exterior and wood construction with mirror. No evidence of water-repellent coatings or PFAS-related finishes typical of this product category.
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Material
leather with wood box frame
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Black Leather 4-Level Jewelry (BB652BLK) is made of, ingredients and materials
This jewelry box combines leather exterior with a wood frame and interior, plus a mirror insert. Leather is a processed animal hide treated with tannins and finishing agents; wood is cellulose-based and typically finished with stains, lacquers, or waxes. Neither material is inherently prone to leaching toxic metals or plasticizers into skin contact or stored items. The mirror is likely glass or acrylic, both inert for storage use.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Heavy metals
Leather tanning can use chromium salts (chrome tanning) or plant tannins (vegetable tanning); chrome-tanned leather may contain hexavalent chromium residues if improperly processed, though modern tanneries have largely moved to safer methods. No tanning process is disclosed for this product, so the risk cannot be ruled out but is not reported as a concern for this brand or model.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Wood boxes often use adhesives and lacquers that can off-gas formaldehyde; this is more relevant if the box is new and stored in a sealed space or near skin. Off-gassing typically peaks in the first weeks and diminishes over time. No specific finish composition is known for this model.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes or synthetic dyes in leather coloring
Black leather is often achieved with azo or triphenylmethane dyes; some azo dyes can break down to release aromatic amines under sweat and friction. Risk is low for stored jewelry that does not contact skin directly, but leather color transfer or fading in wet conditions is a cosmetic rather than safety concern.
Mirror edge hazard
Mirror edges in jewelry boxes can be sharp or chip over time, especially if the product is dropped or handled roughly. Risk is minor but present for fingers and delicate fabrics stored near the mirror.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Microplastic or synthetic coating leaching
Leather and wood do not inherently shed microplastics. If a plastic or vinyl laminate is present on the interior, it is not documented in available product information, so no leaching risk is identified.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Bey Berk is a small U.S. leather goods and desk accessories maker with no prominent safety disclosures, certifications (such as leather tanning standards), or recorded recalls on this model. The brand does not publicly detail leather tanning methods, dye sources, or wood finish composition. No major controversies or litigation related to this product line are on record.
How it compares in its category
Leather and wood jewelry boxes are among the lower-risk storage options compared to plastic or velvet-lined alternatives, which may off-gas or harbor microfiber shedding. Leather goods vary widely in tanning chemistry; vegetable-tanning and chrome-tanning have different heavy metal profiles, but neither is disclosed here. This product lacks third-party certification (e.g., Leather Working Group environmental standards), which is typical for mid-market jewelry boxes.
If you buy it
Store jewelry normally; no heat exposure or moisture risk specific to leather and wood. Avoid prolonged damp storage, which can promote mold. Condition leather occasionally with a leather conditioner if desired to prevent drying and cracking, though this is maintenance, not safety. Inspect the mirror for edge chips or cracks that could cut hands; replace if damaged.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Bey Berk has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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