Organizing and Storing Fashion Jewelry

While fashion jewelry are inexpensive accessories that can easily be purchased, it doesn’t mean they don’t need to be cared for. As with anything we own and care for, we want to make sure that all our treasured belongings (including fashion jewelry) maximize their lifespans. Here are a few ideas on how to properly organize and store fashion jewelry.

1. The first step is to lay out the pieces to discern which ones should be grouped together. You can choose to organize your fashion jewelry accessories by type or by color. By organizing fashion jewelry by type, you can put earrings together while grouping cocktail rings on the other side, and so on. By color, this means putting matching pieces together – fashion jewelry accessories that have a common theme such as gemstones, embellishments, or design. For example, fashion jewelry embellished with rhinestones go together while goldtone fashion jewelry and sterling silver fashion jewelry go into separate sets.

2. Know how many pieces of fashion jewelry you own. The sum of all your fashion jewelry accessories will determine the storage containers you have to shop for. For budget-savvy fashionistas, many usable storage containers are already available in your household.

3. Drawer bins used to organize kitchen silverware are perfect storage places for necklaces and bracelets because you can lay these pieces out without worrying about tangles and knots. Decorative hooks can be used if you want these hung. Decorative hooks can also be used for belts and scarves.

4. Small fashion jewelry pieces such as rings, pins, and brooches, on the other hand, can be stored in muffin tins. Decorative china plates and bowls placed atop a nightstand at your bedside can be a convenient storage item for fashion jewelry pieces, which are usually removed before bedtime.

5. Cloth fold-up jewelry organizers are available at local stores. Not only are fashion jewelry items conveniently separated, but fold-up jewelry organizers are perfect storage kits for women-on-the-go.

Always remember to store jewelry separately to avoid tangles and creases. Additionally, if soft pouches are available, use them to prevent impact from hard surfaces and scratching. Finally, a jewelry box with a lock and key is the best way to secure more valuable fashion jewelry items.