{"id":409007240,"date":"2021-11-22T10:15:41","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T16:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409007240"},"modified":"2021-11-22T10:15:41","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T16:15:41","slug":"organize-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/organize-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Organize Your Vintage Jewelry and Keep Your Favorites on Hand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_409007241\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409007241\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-409007241\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-3.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-3-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-3-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409007241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: New Africa\/Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You own an elegant jewelry collection. You have a statement piece for every occasion and an accessory for every outfit. Except, you don\u2019t really. Every pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/ways-to-re-use-earrings\/\">matching earrings<\/a> appears to be \u201con a break.\u201d Your best friend keeps borrowing your best bracelets. And you don\u2019t have time to untangle that jumble of necklaces before the Uber arrives.<\/p>\n<p>When you budget time to get ready, your jewelry or <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/ways-to-re-use-earrings\/\">pearl earrings<\/a> needs to fall into the \u201cslip on\u201d category. Not filed under: \u201csearch for, sort through, put-back-together.\u201d Now that you\u2019ve shimmied into that cocktail dress and wrangled your hair into semi-respectable shape, you don\u2019t want to be squeezing behind dressers or rifling through couch cushions. That\u2019s just jeopardizing the jewelry you already have on!<\/p>\n<p>Seriously, it\u2019s like your sofa has developed a taste <a href=\"https:\/\/modgents.com\/collections\/halo-engagement-rings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for halo style engagement rings<\/a> (though who could blame it?). Here are a few tips on how to organize jewelry and keep your favorites on hand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_in_5\"><\/span><strong>Ready in 5 <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6491156957e56\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6491156957e56\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/organize-jewelry\/#Ready_in_5\" title=\"Ready in 5 \">Ready in 5 <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/organize-jewelry\/#Storage\" title=\"Storage \">Storage <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/organize-jewelry\/#Polish_or_Purge\" title=\"Polish or Purge\">Polish or Purge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/organize-jewelry\/#Stop-Gap_Solutions_and_Travel_Tips\" title=\"Stop-Gap Solutions and Travel Tips\">Stop-Gap Solutions and Travel Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/organize-jewelry\/#Incorporate_Jewelry_into_the_Decor\" title=\"Incorporate Jewelry into the Decor\">Incorporate Jewelry into the Decor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/organize-jewelry\/#Save_Your_Jewelry\" title=\"Save Your Jewelry!\">Save Your Jewelry!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>\u201cReady in 5\u201d is a phrase that we hear a lot lately, with minimalist makeup sets that have you out the door in no time. If you are able to achieve the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/popculture\/tricks-beauty-trade-5-minute-face-wbna18677622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> five-minute face on the regular,<\/a> let your jewelry tag along. Toss your tried and true, go-with-anythings on a tray next to the Ready in 5 makeup set.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a cup on the bathroom counter that holds your standard gloss\/blush\/eyeliner combo, situate your staple earring set off to the side. That way, it\u2019s just grab and go. Or if you are worried about losing an earring to the wash basin drain (valid), drop those earrings in a vintage bowl next to your <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-love\/clothes-smell-wonderful\/\">perfume<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storage\"><\/span><strong>Storage <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is key. Investing in jewelry means investing in <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/thrifting\/love-jewelry-dish-idea\/\">jewelry-specific storage<\/a>. Consider clear acrylic jewelry organizers \u2014 you can see everything easily and it looks pretty on the vanity. If you do keep things in a drawer, make sure you have individual compartments \u2014 otherwise, it\u2019s all going to run together. You don\u2019t want to break your mother\u2019s heirloom broach trying to yank free the pendant you need to return to your roommate.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you keep roll risks like rings and stud earrings together <a href=\"https:\/\/modgents.com\/products\/jewelry-pouch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in a drawstring jewelry pouch<\/a>. For necklace storage, the best options are either hanging (purse hangers are a great in-closet option) or keeping in separate little spaces like cubbies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_409007242\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409007242\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-409007242\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-4.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-4-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-4-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409007242\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: lapas77\/Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polish_or_Purge\"><\/span><strong>Polish or Purge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you organize, be ready to clean up or clean out. As you put things away in those storage containers, you might rejoice at rediscovering old favorites. Before you tuck that long-neglected necklace back in the drawer, maybe give it a good dusting \u2014 that\u2019s definitely not something you are going to have time to do when you are getting ready in a hurry.<\/p>\n<p>Or you might run across some pieces that you\u2019ve never worn. Perhaps for good reason. Think back. If you are consistently wondering \u201cWhere should I put this stack of bracelets?\u201d and the answer is never \u201cOn me,\u201d maybe it\u2019s time for them to find a new home.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_409007243\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409007243\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-409007243\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-5.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-5-500x282.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/word-image-5-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409007243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Gianmix\/Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop-Gap_Solutions_and_Travel_Tips\"><\/span><strong>Stop-Gap Solutions and Travel Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you looking for a few hacks to keep things from getting jumbled while you are on the go (or just in the middle of reorganizing\/waiting for the containers you ordered online to show up)?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid Necklace Jumbles:<\/strong> Thread one side through a drinking straw so it can\u2019t get twisted. Or wrap them in cling wrap or ziploc bags.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prevent Errant Earrings:<\/strong> Stick studs into erasers, wine corks and styrofoam plates. If you want to make a good sorting station, grab a cheese grater and start putting earrings on the grid until you can match them all up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Miscellaneous Magic:<\/strong> Bracelets can wrap around toilet paper rolls and rings can rest in socks. And if you aren\u2019t using that old fishing tackle box or contact lens case, bring them back into play until you come up with something permanent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Tips: <\/strong>Use a soft jewelry case (or that drawstring pouch) to make sure everything stays separate and isn\u2019t harmed in transit. Those soft pouches also slip easily into other toiletry carriers. Know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeairlines.com\/blog\/going-through-airport-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what jewelry will set off metal detectors<\/a> (anything made from a magnetic metal). That way, you understand what you can wear on the plane and what you should probably just stow away in your luggage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorporate_Jewelry_into_the_Decor\"><\/span><strong>Incorporate Jewelry into the Decor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You know one way to make sure that your jewelry isn\u2019t exiled to dusty corners or forgotten in junk drawers? Put it on display. That keeps it at the forefront of your mind too. After all, it\u2019s meant to be decorative \u2014 no need to save that glamor for your wrists and collarbone when your living space could use a bit more spice anyway. Hang necklaces on walls of the apartment for that <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/bedroom-boho-make-over\/\">boho look<\/a>. If you have pets or kids, just make sure those leather earrings don\u2019t get conscripted as chew toys and those bracelets don\u2019t get thrown into a game of ring toss.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_Your_Jewelry\"><\/span><strong>Save Your Jewelry!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jewelry is all about pleasing arrangement and light-catching spendor. So don\u2019t relegate it to a bin full of broken staplers or a precarious heap on the back edge of your night stand.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You own an elegant jewelry collection. You have a statement piece for every occasion and an accessory for every outfit. Except, you don\u2019t really. 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