Keeping Jewelry Organized Is a Nightmare—We Found the Best Solutions

I’ve been on a massive jewelry kick lately—it feels like I’m picking up new pieces left and right and constantly dreaming about what I’ll add to my collection next. Some of my favorite additions include a nameplate bracelet I bought after graduating college, a custom matching charm necklace with my BFF, and a pair of earrings during the Nordstrom sale. I like to treat myself, OK? The one thing they don’t tell you about adding more jewelry to your collection? You have to find a place to put them. And these bits and baubles add up.

After a small jewelry tray that I’ve used forever started overflowing, I knew I had to do something about my current jewelry organization methods. I dove into where I always go to research a purchase, the internet, of course, but found I was met with too many different options. Did I want my jewelry on display? Hidden away in a drawer? Should I keep them in the designated boxes they come in? Where am I supposed to put those?

I endlessly browsed TikTok for suggestions, studied Amazon and Etsy reviews, and even perused a couple of Reddit forums for insight. I can officially say my mind has been filled with nothing but jewelry organizers for the past couple of weeks. If you’ve got a jewelry organization problem, let me know, and I can give you a jewelry box prescription. Keep reading on for my findings and the absolute best ways to organize your jewelry.

How to Store Your Jewelry

Sure, any old jewelry box will do, but if you’re limited on space or want to have your jewelry easy to access, sometimes you might need something other than that classic spinning ballerina jewelry box. From wall-mounted jewelry organizers to boxes, trays, trinket holders, travel rolls, and more, what you get entirely depends on your space and the size of your collection.

Once you have your jewelry organizer, it’s important to note that there is somewhat of an art to organizing your pieces. The best way to store earrings so you never lose a pair is by organizing them on a grid with perforated holes. Necklaces can easily become tangled, so you’ll want a jewelry holder with hooks or rods that aren’t too close together. As for bracelets and rings, simple rods are perfect for hanging circular jewelry. You can find these organizational options in practically all types of jewelry organizers.

The Best Places to Store Your Jewelry

On a Dresser

If you don’t have much in your collection and wear the same essentials daily, a jewelry tray is perfect to hold your goodies. You can find trays that come with stands and rods, allowing you to hang bracelets or necklaces from them so they don’t get tangled in a heap.

For a more intense collection, you may want to opt for a tabletop jewelry box. The best jewelry boxes are lined with velvet or a soft fabric so your products don’t get scratched or tarnished. Jewelry boxes will often have multiple compartments that feature hooks for necklaces, tufted rolls for storing rings, and divided sections within to separate jewelry pieces.

On the Wall

Wall-mounted jewelry boxes do a great job of keeping clutter off your dresser or vanity, and they’re great for very large collections. They can be hidden in a closet or double as a decor piece on display in your room. They also are the best at organizing individual pieces, allowing you to fully separate necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more in an aesthetically pleasing way. If you’re the type of person who needs to see your whole collection to decide what to put on before running out of the house, a wall-mounted jewelry organizer is the way to go.

While Traveling

Traveling with your jewelry is a whole other ball game; whatever type of organizer you take on your trip is going to depend on how much jewelry you’re taking and how much room you have in your luggage. I like hard-sided travel jewelry boxes so nothing gets scratched or bent in transit, but roll-up jewelry organizers are an easy way to save space in a bag.

In a Drawer

When I think of jewelry stored in a drawer, I think of that one scene in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement when Mia sees her jewels in her closet for the first time. If you have a special drawer designated for your jewelry, you’re going to need some Princess of Genovia-level organizational methods within the drawer. That’s where trays come in handy. Get ready to give jewelry-store chic with velvet-lined trays with different sections that slide into your drawer perfectly.