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Tips on Organizing and Storing Your Jewelry

Whether you own lots of jewelry or very little, having your jewelry organized can make it easy to find as well as prevent scratching. Practicing good jewelry storage helps keep your jewelry looking great longer. Sterling silver jewelry needs extra attention to prevent tarnishing; bead necklaces (including pearls!) need to be stored flat to avoid stretching. So here are some tips to organize your jewelry:

Tips Based on Quantity

Knowing the quantity and types of jewelry to store will help you size your jewelry box, chest or bag.

• If you only own a small amount, a jewelry travel case often will work great.
• For many, a simple jewelry box on the dresser is most appropriate. This will have several compartments to fulfill your needs.
• If you own lots, a closet organizer with pockets for each piece of jewelry (or pair of earrings) may be the way to go.

Tips based on Jewelry Type

Determine how much of each type of jewelry you own. The types will help you realize what kind of separate sections that container needs. How many bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and other types do you need to store?

• If earrings are your thing, an earring tree allows easy access. If your earrings are all sterling silver, an earring tree will also get your earrings to tarnish faster. Instead, put them in a jewelry box with each pair in a nice sealed plastic bag. See Keep Your Silver Jewelry Shiny. Your earrings will look gorgeous longer.
• If you love necklaces, anklets or bracelets, getting a jewelry box with necklace hangers is great — except for jewelry pieces strung on silk or nylon as it stretches. So keep your pearls, lapis and bead necklaces that are strung with thread flat. For beaded necklaces, jewelry rolls are fabulous. (See silver jewelry note above.)
• For rings, ring holders can sometimes work. They make it easy to find your rings. However, the silver recommendation stands (put them in plastic). You also want to make certain that stones will not scratch each other.
• Simply separating all jewelry prevents tangling which is very nice.

Tips Based on Home Furnishings

You need to take into account how much space you have and where you can put your jewelry box or bag. Here are some ideas:

• If you are short on space but need easy access to a few pieces, consider having two places. One smaller jewelry box for usual everyday wear on the dresser; another for unusual items that stays in the closet or a drawer.
• Using a closet organizer can be a real space saver and easy way to store jewelry. You can either make your own or adapt hanging shoe organizers to this purpose.
• For really expensive jewelry, consider a safe for security.
• Consider your style, choose a jewelry chest that matches your room decor if possible. Having it be one you adore is perfect!

Most important is creating a jewelry organization system you will use and enjoy. Whether you use one box or many – they only work as well as the person using it.

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