20 Jewelry Storage Ideas That Combine Form and Function

Your jewelry storage should be as unique and tailored to you as your jewelry collection itself. Your daily routine, personal style, and the balance between bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings all influence the best storage solution for you. Whether you're repurposing items or opting for traditional methods, the choices are endless. Here are 20 jewelry storage ideas to inspire you as you decide where to stow your treasures.

Transform a Decorative Box

Small jewelry boxes are ideal for keeping different jewelry categories separate. You can convert any decorative container into a jewelry box, and this DIY tutorial by A Beautiful Mess will show you how. All you need is fabric, cotton batting, scissors, a ruler, pins, and a sewing machine.

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Convert a Cigar Box

A cigar box is just the right size for holding various types of jewelry. You can transform a cigar box into a jewelry holder using a method similar to the DIY above. Decorate the interior with your favorite fabric and consider creating dividers within the box.

Utilize a Display Cabinet

If you want to showcase your jewelry while protecting it from humidity and dust, consider displaying it in a glass cabinet. Your jewelry cabinet can serve as both a design statement and a storage solution. Decorate the interior with unique trinket dishes or elegant bowls.

Keep Your Repeats in Reach

A bathroom sconce is the perfect spot to hang the pieces you wear most often. This way, your favorites are always in sight and easy to reach, making your getting-ready routine even more convenient. This method is elegant yet feels casual and seamless.

Hide Them in a Mirror

If you have especially sentimental or valuable jewelry, it's a good idea to hide them in a secure spot. You can buy a mirror that doubles as a jewelry storage unit or create one using this tutorial by A Beautiful Mess.

Pin Your Earrings on Canvas

A blank canvas works well as a backdrop to show off your earrings and keep them organized. You can hang the canvas as art or lay it flat in a jewelry drawer. Arrange the canvas in a way that's aesthetically pleasing to you, and consider opting for a colored backdrop.

Put an Old Tin to Use

People have been repurposing vintage cookie tins for sewing kit containers for ages. However, they also make great storage vessels for jewelry that is less prone to tangling, like brooches and beaded bracelets.

Start a Box Collection

Vintage jewelry boxes are easy to find at flea markets and thrift stores. You can keep a cohesive theme by selecting boxes in the same color, like gold French ormolu boxes and gold Florentine boxes.

Display Bangles on Antlers

Turn your jewelry display into an art display with a little creativity. One way to achieve an eclectic look is to incorporate something unpredictable in your storage area. For example, a pair of antlers can take on a new life as bracelet storage.

Adorn Sculptural Art With Wearable Art

Placing a few of your favorite necklaces on a bust adds a whimsical touch to a traditional piece. You can drape your most-worn necklaces on the sculpture or display your entire collection on a series of busts.

Place Them on Tea Plates

You don't have to host a tea party to use a tea set or a mismatched vintage plate collection. Using them as storage trays will allow you to appreciate all the delicate details each time you open your jewelry drawer.

Repurpose Produce Containers

Egg and berry cartons are perfect sizes for storing rings, earrings, bracelets, and chunky beaded necklaces. You can also purchase beautiful reusable versions.

Hang Necklaces on a Slant

If you have a section of an attic bedroom, closet, or bathroom featuring a steep slant, you can make use of this quirky wall space by adding hooks and using it for necklace storage.

Save Your Candle Jars

You've probably bought a candle just for the container at least once. Don't part with an aesthetic candle jar—clean it out and repurpose it as a bracelet holder.

Light Up Your Drawer

For a touch of luxury in your closet or vanity, consider adding battery-powered light strips to your jewelry drawer. Choose versions with motion sensors, so they turn on whenever you open the drawer.

Use a Chandelier for Necklaces

A bare mini chandelier doesn't need crystals to look complete—it can be the perfect base for displaying your necklaces. Hang it from the ceiling or on a hook on the wall.

Attach Earrings to a Ribbon

A wide ribbon offers a thrifty, inexpensive solution for storing earrings. It's best to hang the ribbon vertically on a wall or in a closet.

Opt for Slide-Out Hooks

If you prefer to store your jewelry in your closet with your clothes and other accessories, look for a slide-out jewelry organizer for your necklaces. It will help you utilize the side of the storage shelves while still being able to find specific pieces easily.

Create a Pegboard Display

There are so many brilliant storage solutions involving pegboard, and now you can add another one to the list. Paint the pegboard a dark color like black to give it a refined, modern look against your jewelry.

Channel a Store Display

Next time you're in a trendy boutique, pay attention to how they display their jewelry. They often hang necklaces on a T-frame stand or something similar. You'll be able to see your entire collection and sift through your options easily. For rings and bracelets, consider displaying them on mirrored trays for a chic look.