Jewelry Organizers Blog

Are you scrambling to find a gift for Dad this Father’s Day?  Don’t worry, you’ve got some time and I’ve got some ideas for you!

We tend to think of gifts for the men in our lives – our fathers, husbands, grandfathers, etc. – as being “manly” gifts like golf clubs, outdoor gear and business accessories.  But like us, men have a need to keep their accessories organized.  I should avoid using the term “jewelry organizer” but that’s essentially what I’m talking about.  Since men don’t usually carry a purse, they need a way to keep all those small odds and ends organized.  They may not own necklaces and bracelets like we do, but men have things like cufflinks, watches, tie clips and sunglasses.  There is absolutely no shame in buying a man something to organize his accessories!

This year I’m going to buy my husband this Organizer Valet by Royce Leather for his Father’s Day present.  I’m sure he’ll appreciate its masculine and modern look plus the storage benefits it provides.  This men’s valet can go on the dresser or his side of the bathroom sink and keep his “jewelry” (whoops! I said it!) in easy reach.  There are multiple compartments and organizing options with this accessory tray.  And best of all, it will almost be like a gift to myself as well.  No longer will I have to put up with this messy  bedside table that he clutters up with his wallet, keys, pocket change and watch at the end of the day.  A win win situation, folks!

So you see, finding a Father’s Day gift isn’t so difficult after all. You will find plenty of other ideas like this out there, including suit valets, watch cases, charging stations and more.  If your father or husband seems hesitant when receiving a gift like this, just tell him James Bond would have totally had one!

Today we’re going to take a break from talking about jewelry organization and have a little fun! 

This morning, as I was going through my jewelry box and struggling over what to wear, I realized it’s time for some new pieces.  When it comes to jewelry, I don’t have a particular style.  My style is all over the place from simple and classic to ornate and romantic.  These days I seem to be drawn toward the dramatic.  Big, chunky statement pieces.  Another new one for me is watches.  Throughout my twenties I NEVER wore a watch.  Now in my thirties it’s more about practicality than making philosophical statements about “not being bound to time”.  Hahahaha!

So when I opened up Etsy this morning, this awesome watch popped up on the first page.  The shop is called maggieslove and this is their Brown Suede Bracelet Watch with Red Coral Interchangeable Face.  LOVE!  So unique and a little offbeat, with its brown suede band that you wrap around your wrist.  But it’s also beautiful, with that pop of coral color.

I’m also getting into bib necklaces.  These are usually big, chunky necklaces that take center stage.  This one, the Vintage Flower Bib Statement Necklace – Sunshine and Daisies by rebecca3030 is an example of a very elaborate bib necklace, but they also come simpler than this.  The fun thing about a bib necklace, is that you can throw it on with a tank top or tee shirt and jeans for a casual look that still packs a “style punch”.  This bib necklace is right up my alley, but if you’re not ready for something so bold, check out other styles.  They come as simple as beaded strands in bright colors.

Lastly I want to talk about cocktail rings.  Every girl needs a good one.  We typically think of them as an oversized gem or stone that covers a good portion of your finger.  True, but these days there are many more options!  Like this Victorian Purity White Rose Cocktail Ring from the shop robinhoodcouture.  You will find all kinds of shapes from ovals to rectangles and irregular forms as well.  A good cocktail ring is a quick way to spruce up your look for going out on the town or hitting the farmer’s market on a Saturday afternoon.

I could go on and on for days about all the jewelry I want to add to my collection but for now I think I’ll stop talking about it and do it already!

Every once in a while, something really neat comes along in the world of jewelry storage.

For me, it was today’s discovery of a most attractive and versatile jewelry organizer – the Wall Mount Jewelry Box Cabinet by 10 Stars.   An upright jewelry box that hangs your accessories vertically, giving you the easiest way to select pieces.  But what I love most about it, is that it can stand on its own on your dresser or bathroom counter, but can also be mounted to the wall if you choose.  And there are multiple finish options available.  A sophisticated Espresso shown here, a crisp and modern white with tan lining, or adorable white with pink lining.  That would make a really special gift for a young girl!

Now I’m about to switch gears, because this jewelry armoire has got me interested in some jewelry quotes (one of my favorite things to do is look up quotes about a particular subject).

“Men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage – they’ve experienced pain and bought jewelry.” – Rita Rudner.  This quote automatically jumped at me because my fiance has a pierced ear.  I’ll have to show this to him!

“Jewelry and pins have been worn throughout history as symbols of power, sending messages. Interestingly enough, it was mostly men who wore the jewelry in various times…” – Madeleine Albright.  I’m not trying to go  off on a men-wearing-jewelry tangent, but I couldn’t resist this one either!

Okay, one more and this – I could not have said any better, “Jewelry should not upstage you. I pick one hot point on my body that I’m going to highlight. Let one area do the singing – you don’t want to hear three songs at once.” – Padma Lakshmi.

I try to stay abreast of all the latest jewelry organizer products!  Jewelry boxes, armoires, travel cases, hangers – you name it!  I like them all.  And it is such a relief that finally they are branching out and making creative solution for jewelry storage.  Rather than the regular old jewelry box of our mothers’ time, we gals today have so many options.  It’s important because everyone is different.  Some like the benefits of a jewelry box, which keeps items concealed and contained, whereas some like the freedom of grabbing a necklace on the go from the rack.

While I was prowling for new jewelry products, I came across this little gem – the Roxsee Jewelry Hanger by Untangle My Chain.

First of all, how cute is it?  I think they designed it to look like a dress form.  And not only does it come in black, but also in PINK for those extra girly girls (like me – wink wink).  This organizer is definitely for the latter mentioned lady, who wants to see everything she’s got and make a quick selection, without having to open up drawers or sift through trays.

Another great feature I noticed right off the bat is that it has a way to store stud earrings.  Most jewelry hangers cannot accommodate studs, but the Roxsee can accommodate many.  And then of course it offers everything else a good jewelry hanger should have:  necklace and bracelet hangers, holes for your dangly earrings, etc.

But to top it all off, the Roxsee is designed to hang over your door or a closet rod.  Simple and space-saving!  Sigh…..

When it comes to jewelry organizers, there’s something for everyone!

When choosing a jewelry box or jewelry organizer, the wealth of choices can be welcomed, but also a tad overwhelming!  How to choose depends on what you need, where you are going to put it, what your style is, how much jewelry you have, and on and on.  Check out my tips and reviews of different types of jewelry organizers below to find out which one will work best for you (or your significant other, if you are gift shopping).

Wooden Jewelry Boxes – These are the more traditional form of jewelry organizing, been around for centuries and centuries, keeping jewelry safe, neat and tidy.  Choose a hardwood box for long term jewelry storage.  A wooden jewelry box can come in any shape or form, from traditional square and rectangular models to round and half moons.

A box that incorporates glass doors or see through tops gives the most visual appeal.  A box with a mirror is nice, both storing your gems and helping you put them on!  And, for girls from 5 to 85, a musical jewelry box simply can’t be beat.  Choose a theme song that represents your life, or simply puts a smile on your face!

Fabric and Leather Jewelry Boxes – These are a great alternative to wood, perfect for the bathroom counter or dresser top for your most frequently used jewelry!  And the possibilities are endless with these, including pinks, blacks, greens and more.  Choose from large chocolate brown leather boxes and small open boxes.

Travel Jewelry Organizers – on the go, keep your most precious gems safe from loss and tangles with a great travel jewelry organizers.  These are available in every size and material, from small leather wallet size jewelry cases to full size organizers for most of your collection!

Check out the new and exciting Jewelry Rax by American Innotek!

With the new year quickly approaching, it’s time to make thing feel new again.  The year brings new beginnings, when we introduce new and better habits and refurbish old things.  I like to spruce up my house, give everything a good scrub, clear away all the old dust, move some furniture around and celebrate the new year by making everything feel new again.  The same thing goes for jewelry – get it all clean and sparkly.  There is a variety of ways to get your jewelry clean, so I am going to talk about that right here.

First of all, you have Jewelry Polishing Cloths.  For any flat-surface metal jewelry, such as a plain wedding band, bracelet or earrings, my absolute favorite cleaner is a simple, inexpensive jewelry polishing cloth.  Keep one of these tiny cloths in your jewlery organizer or box for on-the-spot polishing.

Liquid Jewelry Cleaners are usually sold as a very thin liquid in a bottle.  You simply dip the jewelry into the bottle for a few seconds and the results are amazing.  The drawback is that they are made with very strong smelling chemicals, so the only time I use them is for intricate pieces or woven jewelry that can’t be cleaned any other way.

If you’re looking for something a little more versatile, Silver Polishes work for jewelry as well.  These are usually heavy creams or lotions in a bottle.  For intricate pieces, anything woven, you will want to use a liquid dipping jewelry cleaner to get into hard-to-reach places, otherwise the tarnish will remain in the creases and you won’t get the effect you desire.

With all the jewelry cleaners on the market today, you’re sure to find one that works well for you.  And I have to say, cleaning and polishing your jewelry for the new year feels fantastic!  Everything feels new and special again so you don’t feel the need to go out and buy new pieces.

If you are on a tight budget and need a way to organize your jewelry, here are some ideas for creating jewelry organizers from other things.  I love coming up with alternate ways to use storage and organization products.  Re-purposing things is a trendy (and pretty smart) way to get your home organized.  It will save you some money, and don’t worry if you are not artsy or crafty or creatively inclined.  These DIY home jewelry storage ideas are simple and easy – anyone can do them!

1. Simplest and easiest:  push pins or nails in the wall become instant jewelry hangers.  They work for necklaces, earrings and bracelets.  To make it fun, paint the nails with nail polish (for your fingernails) in bright colors or use push pins that are already a fancy color like gold or silver.

2. A fancy cork board:  using a an old frame from the thrift store, a piece of cork board and some fabric, create a wall mounted jewelry organizer.  This is a little more difficult than nails and tacks, but still pretty easy.  Paint the picture frame any color you like.  Cut out a piece of cotton fabric (go to the fabric store or use an old blouse that’s too worn out to wear) and cork material to fit the frame; glue fabric to the cork, and staple them to the inside of the frame.  Now you can use tacks to hang your earrings, necklaces, etc.

3. There are some organizers which don’t need any altering to become a jewelry organizer.  Here are some ideas:

• A mug tree, which is usually designed to stand on your kitchen counter and hang mugs.
• A neck tie rack for the closet.  There are ones that wall mount and hang from the rod; all of them work for jewelry.
• An over the door coat rack works great for big chunky necklaces.

Happy organizing folks!

This year for Christmas, I think I’m going to get my niece her first jewelry box.  This is very exciting for me, because I remember my first jewelry box and how special it felt to organize my jewelry and treasures for the first time.  It’s a kind of right of passage, and I’m excited to be a part of it for my ten year old niece!  So I have been researching jewelry organizers that are perfect for a young girl, and these are some of my finds.  I thought I would share my ideas here, in case anyone else is inspired to get a little girl her first jewelry box.

I just adore this musical jewelry box.  It’s pretty and simple, with just enough space for a young girl’s growing jewelry collection.  It also has a touch of sophistication without looking too grown up.

This one is also just too sweet for a little girl, but it might be a bit young for my ten year old niece.  I would definitely recommend this jewelry organizer for a younger girl:

This one goes in a very different direction from the first, but it’s just so colorful and fun!  The bright two-toned finish is very youthful:

A young girl with an already sizable jewelry collection will need something with a larger capacity.  The design of jewelry armoire is kid appropriate, but it also feels a little more grown up, like mom’s.

But I knew the perfect jewelry box for my 10 year old niece when I saw it, and it was so obvious.  It’s perfect because she’s at a transitional age and this one she can grow into.  It’s pretty and classic, and it will make her feel extra special.

Here is where you can find all of these precious little girls’ jewelry boxes:

1. The Kaitlyn Musical Jewelry Box by Mele & Co.

2. Kelsey Girl’s Musical Ballerina Jewelry Box by Mele & Co.

3. “Stackables” large Jewelry Box by Wolf Designs

4. Chloe Girl’s Pink and White Wooden Jewelry Armoire  by Mele & Co.

5. Cherry Jewelry Box with Lock and Key by 10 Stars

Are you looking for a new way to organize your jewelry and accessories?  Is your jewelry collection outgrowing your current jewelry box?  Do you want to make your jewelry easier to find and access so you don’t forget certain pieces?  I’m going to share some jewelry storage ideas and favorite products to renew your interest in jewelry organization.  It’s no secret that keeping your jewelry tidy, untangled and easy to access is important.  Especially for those of us who spend a pretty penny on adornments.

My first tip is to sort and prioritize the pieces in your jewelry box.  Separate your finer pieces from casual and costume jewelry.  Alternatively, you can sort your jewelry pieces by color or style.  This makes jewelry selection faster and easier in the morning when you’re getting ready or in the evening as you’re rushing out for a date or evening at the theater.

When it comes to selecting a jewelry box, armoire, cabinet or other organizer, I believe a good one should have at least four drawers – no less.  Obviously one for earrings, one for bracelets, one for necklaces and one for rings.  Ideally, a good jewelry organizer will have a place to hang necklaces rather than letting them lay in a drawer.  You will also want it to have other pockets and places to keep accessories like pins, brooches, pendants, etc.  Cuff bracelets can be challenging to store, because most jewelry organizers don’t have deep enough drawers for them.  The most creative solution I have seen for this, is to store your cuffs on a countertop paper towel holder.

No matter what your home jewelry storage requirements are, you need to make sure you find the perfect one for you!

We gals love our accessories!  What do I want for Christmas this year?  I want a new jewelry box.  My current jewelry box is OK, but it’s very basic.  Six small square slots where I keep rings and earrings and one long section for necklaces.  While this is better than keeping them in a jumbled heap, it isn’t that much better because they still get tangled and can be difficult to find.

The jewelry organizer I’ve picked out for myself is the Paris Weave Jewelry Box by Ragar.  Whoever designed this one thought of everything, it even has a removable case for travel.  It’s also sleek and modern, yet timeless.

Here are some other home jewelry storage solutions:

This high fashion jewelry armoire is a real statement piece.  It has that mirrored façade that’s become so popular in accent furniture pieces.  It’s reflective and fancy, and pairs well with different kinds of furnishings.

Some gals don’t need a big fancy jewelry organizer, so something like this little spinner would be perfect for holding a few favorite pieces.

For the gal with limited space and a need for multi-functionality, we have a wall mounted jewelry armoire with a mirrored front and slots for pictures.  Here you can store your accessories, make yourself up and display memories.

And last but not least, any gal on the go needs a good travel jewelry case like this one.  Hard sided is great, because it not only serves as a travel jewelry organizer, but as a mini jewelry box wherever you go!

So if you’re struggling to think of a gift for that woman who has everything, or is difficult to shop for, consider the options I’ve shown you here.  Like I said, we gals love our accessories, and most of us have room for another jewelry organizer in our lives.  Happy holiday shopping folks!
Here are my picks for jewelry storage:
1.  Jewelry Box:  Paris Weave Jewelry Box by Ragar
2.  Jewelry Armoire:  Mirrored Silver Wood Jewelry Armoire by Powell
3.  Spinner:  Rain Cosmetic Spinner by InterDesign
1.  Wall Mount Cabinet: Victoria Wall Mount Jewelry Armoire by Proman Products
2.  Travel Case:  Round Leather Jewelry Case with Black Diamond Pattern