Closet Jewelry Organizer Ideas
Whether you call it bling or ice, your jewelry and style make a statement. You don’t want your favorite pieces to get lost or tangled. Plus, who has time to search through clunky jewelry boxes when you’re running out the door? Having your custom closet functioning for you means making sure your jewelry is safely stored and easily accessible.
Give some of these simple closet jewelry organizer ideas a try:
- Get organized
- Categorize items
- Display or store
- Pick or make organizational accessories
Ready to bling out your custom closets? Read on to get all the bedazzling tips possible!
Get Organized
It’s hard to know what you have when your jewelry is haphazardly thrown into a drawer or tangled into one giant knot. Some of your favorite pieces are hidden and inaccessible. Getting organized is the first step you need to take.
Take out your jewelry from the container it is currently in. Make sure you have a clean, empty space to do this because you might have a few necklaces to untangle.
Separate your jewelry into three piles: keep, repair, and donate. To help you decide what pieces go into which pile, ask yourself:
- What items in your collection stand out? Put these in your keep pile.
- What pieces are broken or need repair? Place these in your repair pile.
- What jewelry is lackluster to you? These go into the donate pile.
You may also find certain pieces are too broken to repair, but still have sentimental value. Store these items safely to prevent further damage, or you can keep them to make a new piece of jewelry from them later.
Categorize Items
With your jewelry organized, it’s time to categorize! There are many different types of jewelry, such as earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, and watches. Beyond that, you also have fine jewelry, such as gemstones, diamonds, gold, silver, and platinum pieces, and costume jewelry, which are items found at most retail stores.
You want to keep your fine jewelry stored safely, securely, and away from costume jewelry. Even though you can have expensive costume jewelry, some of the materials may interact with other pieces. This can cause your fine pieces to tarnish or deteriorate over time.
Move all of your fine jewelry and costume jewelry into two separate piles. This will help you figure out what items you want easy access to and what items you want to store elsewhere.
Display or Store
To display or not to display, that is the question. The easiest way to decide what goes on display and what is securely stored is to ask yourself what pieces you wear the most and what pieces might get damaged if left out. It’s that simple!
Anything you wear a lot or items you found during the cleaning process that you are excited to wear again, can go on display. Keep smaller pieces, such as earrings and rings, separate from the longer or chunkier items, such as bangle bracelets and necklaces. You will be able to bedazzle yourself quickly and at the same time, have a closet that stands out!
Typically, it’s best to store your fine jewelry pieces in a secure, velvet-lined tray or drawer. This will protect them from scratches, tarnishing, and getting lost. When it comes to costume jewelry though, you can get creative in how you store or display these pieces.
Pick or Make Organizational Accessories
No matter if you are a DIYer or prefer to buy ready-to-go jewelry organizers, there are tons of great options. Your jewelry will be securely and beautifully stored in:
- Velvet-Lined Jewelry Drawers – These are excellent for any closet because they'll keep your precious and fine jewelry safely stored but easy to access when you need it.
- Jewelry Organizer Trays – You can add these into any drawer to keep your small items neatly organized. You can even lay necklaces flat to prevent tangling.
- Hanging Jewelry Rods or Hooks – Maybe you want to spice up the vertical space in your closet. You can add rods or hooks to elegantly keep bracelets or necklaces on display.
- Wall-Mounted Jewelry Armoires – HGTV suggests utilizing wall space with a "wall-mounted jewelry armoire."
If you love to DIY, you can always make a jewelry display. The Spruce suggests a few simple DIY ideas, such as:
- Create a layered effect using pretty deviled egg plates, glass goblets, and vases.
- Go chic with a stained wood block and a thin brass rod mounted on a wall.
- Keep rings on a cool vintage ring holder.
- Display chunky or heavy costume items on metal pipes.
- Get crafty with driftwood to show off necklaces.
- Turn an old wooden box into a cool ring or earring display.
Conclusion
Baubles that bedazzle won’t get tarnished, tangled, or lost when you put these closet jewelry organizer ideas to use. With only a few simple steps, you can take a messy jewelry drawer and turn it into a work of art. Mix and match accessories to create a truly custom space that works for you!