37 Jewelry Storage Ideas to Try

Jewelry requires special storage to ensure it remains safe and tangle-free. A variety of different types of jewelry calls for different storage solutions as well as an organizational system that keeps like-items together, protects them from getting scratched or damaged, and allows for easy access. Long necklaces, for example, will be organized much differently than your stud earrings.

Before you begin organizing your collection, go through it and carefully inspect each piece. Donate or give away jewelry you no longer wear, discard or repair broken items, and clean those that are dirty or tarnished. Sort the remaining pieces into categories such as fine jewelry, dainty and chunky necklaces, or dangly earrings. This will give you a thorough overview of what you own and the types of storage vessels you need. Then, follow these ideas for storing jewelry safely and effectively.

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Jewelry Drawer Dividers

Bamboo dividers are an excellent way to organize your jewelry drawer in a non-permanent way. They are inexpensive and typically extendable to accommodate a variety of drawer sizes. Position them horizontally or vertically to organize jewelry by type, material, or occasion and to keep pieces from getting tangled and damaged.

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Stackable Shelf

jewelry storage hooks and shelf — Credit:
Jacob Fox

You’ll often see stackable shelves in a pantry or small kitchen, but they’re a clever way to extend surface space for jewelry storage too! Use one or two stackable shelves on top of a dresser or closet shelf to organize jewelry boxes and trays, then hang hooks above and around the shelves to make use of the vertical wall space above.

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Wooden Coat Hooks

These wooden coat hooks provide sturdy hanging storage for chunky necklaces that are heavier in weight and whose irregular shapes don’t necessarily fit inside a small jewelry box. Each hook holds multiple statement necklaces and allows you to sort them into categories while providing easy access.

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Tiered Jewelry Box With a Mirror

Invest in a quality tiered jewelry box to hold your collection of fine jewelry. The multiple tiers provide versatile storage for different pieces of jewelry, the soft velvet lining adds a luxurious touch and protects metals and precious stones, and the built-in mirror is a nice feature for quick try-ons.

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Repurposed Storage Containers

Repurposed food storage container used to organize jewelry — Credit:
Jay Wilde

Repurpose small food storage containers and use them to organize a jewelry drawer. Use glass or plastic containers and paint their rims in different colors to add a pretty decorative detail or to implement a color-coded organizational system.

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Built-In Cabinet Storage

Jewelry cabinet storage — Credit:
Emily Minton-Redfield

If you’re in the process of designing custom closet or bathroom cabinetry, incorporate built-in jewelry storage into your design. This elegant closet maximizes every inch of space and utilizes the side of a cabinet that typically goes to waste, turning it into valuable vertical storage for a necklace collection.

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Trinket Dish for Everyday Jewelry

Keep a trinket dish on your bedroom nightstand or inside a drawer to hold jewelry you wear on a daily basis. It’s a great catchall where you can corral small pieces to prevent loss, damage, and clutter. Use any small dish whether it’s a bowl or a little plate, just make sure its sides are raised to keep jewelry contained.

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Reuse Vintage Finds for Jewelry Organization

Find creative ways to store and display jewelry using flea market finds. A vintage frame fitted with a mesh screen, for example, makes a clever organizer for dangly earrings. Add small S-hooks for hanging long necklaces or bracelets. Antique dishware, including bowls, trays, or even teacups, provides a pretty spot to store bracelets or rings.

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Customized Jewelry Organizer

Wall jewelry organizer — Credit:
John Bessler

Customize a basic jewelry organizer by painting the backs of some of the compartments in a fun color and lining others with a pretty piece of wallpaper or drawer liner—which is also an excellent way to make use of wallpaper samples and leftovers! If you’re mounting the organizer on the wall, instead of just using screws and anchors, add a decorative touch and use some pretty ribbon for hanging.

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Make Everyday Accessorizing Easy

bedroom dresser diy framed hanging jewelry — Credit: Greg Scheidemann

Organize your everyday jewelry in plain sight near your getting-ready station to make it easy to grab your favorite accessories. Keep necklaces knot-free by hanging them on a makeup mirror or wall-mounted hooks or knobs. Place smaller items in decorative trays, dishes, or bowls that are big enough so pieces won't intermix. Keep a small vessel on your nightstand as a safe place to drop the earrings or necklaces you forgot to put away before getting under the covers.

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Fabric-Lined Jewelry Box

Jewelry box with mirror — Credit:
Jay Wilde

This fabric-lined jewelry box provides a single layer of closed storage for earrings and bracelets. While you can lay bracelets out neatly, earrings, particularly studs, can be more challenging to store. Add in an organizer with multiple small compartments such as this wooden one to keep pairs together and prevent earrings from rolling around.

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Cabinet Knob Jewelry Hooks

Seamlessly incorporate jewelry storage into your space by maintaining the interior aesthetic. Take inspiration from this modern farmhouse bedroom and mount shaker-style cabinet knobs on shiplap walls, and paint both with the same shade of white for a built-in look. Use small knobs for jewelry and add larger ones to hold hangers, bags, or belts.

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Tiered Jewelry Stand

DIY dressing room — Credit:
Marty Baldwin

Save surface space with a tiered necklace stand where you can hang dainty necklaces without them getting tangled. It’s a practical storage solution for frequently worn pieces as the individual bars keep items neatly separated yet easy to access and always on view so you don’t forget about your favorite pieces.

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Creative Jewelry Storage Solutions

a light blue wardrobe opened to reveal organized clothes and decor — Credit:
Jason Donnelly

If you’re working with limited surface space, get creative with your jewelry storage and think vertical! Not only can you utilize vertical wall space to organize your jewelry, you can do the same with the sides of cabinets and wardrobes. Instead of letting these vertical surfaces go to waste, maximize function and turn them into built-in hangers for your necklace collection.

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Accessory Drop Zone

Turn a basic shoe cabinet into an accessory drop zone by utilizing its top and side surfaces. Mount hooks on the side to hang scarves, belts, and bags, and use the top of the cabinet to hold a small mirror and jewelry boxes or stands. This way, all the pieces that finish your outfit are together in one spot, making it easy to accessorize your look.

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Necklace Display Bust

A display bust adds a touch of vintage-inspired elegance to a bedroom dresser or vanity table. The sturdy stand can hold multiple necklaces regardless of their size, weight, and length, and doubles as a charming decorative accent.

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Designate a Jewelry Drawer

vanity closet area with jewelry drawer storage — Credit: Dera Burreson

Assign a drawer in your closet or bedroom for storing jewelry. Shallow drawers typically work best so the pieces are easily accessible. Use a jewelry drawer organizer with compartments in multiple sizes so you can sort necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more within the separate slots. If you have space within the drawer, stack another jewelry tray on top of the first to double your storage.

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Protect Your Fine Jewelry

white jewelry box with drawers — Credit: Werner Straube

Protect your investment by storing fine jewelry and special-occasion gems inside jewelry organizer boxes. These jewelry storage solutions keep rarely used pieces safe, organized, and dust-free. Use stackable plastic jewelry boxes or drawstring jewelry bags to hold bulkier bracelets and necklaces.

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Hang Jewelry on Your Closet Door

Closet door jewelry storage — Credit:
Jay Wilde

Turn the inside of a closet door into a functional jewelry holder. Hang individual hooks to store necklaces, bracelets, and dangling earrings, and mount a towel bar on the door from which you can suspend small caddies to store additional items such as hair accessories. This is a great jewelry storage solution for small spaces and a clever hack for keeping bedroom and bathroom surfaces clear and clutter-free.

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Jewelry Shadow Boxes

Treat jewelry like works of art and store necklaces, earrings, and bracelets in shadow boxes. Hang the shadow boxes on the wall and secure jewelry in place either using decorative pins if the boxes have a fabric backing or small nails if they’re made of wood. This is a lovely way to store special jewelry, whether it’s pieces that were passed down to you or that you wore for a memorable life event.

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Stackable Jewelry Trays

Maximize drawer space with stackable jewelry trays to keep your collection neatly organized. Usually lined with felt or velvet and divided into individual compartments, the trays help prevent scratches and damage, help save space since they can be stacked one on top of the other, and turn any drawer into a built-in jewelry box.

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Rustic Antler Jewelry Holder

For a rustic take on jewelry storage, use deer antlers to hold a bracelet collection. They introduce an organic element, the spikes serve as hanging hooks, and the unexpected jewelry stand makes a unique statement and is the type of small detail that adds charm and personality to a space.

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DIY Branch Jewelry Stand

DIY jewelry branch stand — Credit:
Brie Williams

Take the DIY route and make your own branch jewelry stand. You’ll need a substantial branch that can withstand the weight of the jewelry, whose individual branches are spaced out evenly to allow for hanging room and balance, and that has an interesting overall shape for visual interest. To ensure sturdiness, use a heavy piece of wood and drill a hole large enough to hold the base of the branch. Hide the base by placing it inside a cool bowl or decorative planter, then adorn the branch with your favorite jewelry.

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Vintage Dish as a Jewelry Holder

Vintage bowl used as jewelry holder — Credit:
Jeff Herr Photography

Recreate this pretty and practical storage idea and repurpose a vintage dish such as this white milk glass bowl as a jewelry holder. Visually, the pedestal design adds height and makes for a charming vignette when paired with a couple smaller jewelry dishes. Use it for larger pieces that don’t run the risk of getting tangled and use the rim to hang dangling earrings for double the function.

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Mixed Jewelry Storage

If you own an ever-growing jewelry collection and tend to wear a variety of different pieces throughout the week, designate a surface in your bedroom or closet to jewelry storage. Use a variety of different storage vessels, from a traditional jewelry box and small trinket dishes to tiered necklace and earrings stands to accommodate the entire collection. This way, items are always out and easy to grab while still being neatly organized and safely stored.

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Decorative Wall Hooks

Decorative wall hook for jewelry — Credit:
Jay Wilde

Use decorative hooks that double as wall art to hold a necklace collection. Here, a set of branch-shaped metal hooks pop against a light purple wall, instantly elevating a utilitarian storage element into a beautiful room decoration.

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Antique-Style Bust

Jewelry bust — Credit:
Anthony Masterson Photography

Add character to your jewelry collection with antique-style busts that can be used as necklace holders. You can either purchase a new stone or ceramic bust or look for one at an antique store or flea market for added charm and personality. If you use more than one, take inspiration from this small alcove and create depth and dimension by positioning the busts at different heights to give the vignette more interest.

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Pegboard Jewelry Wall

You may associate a pegboard wall with a garage or craft room, but it works just as well as a storage solution for jewelry in a closet. Paint it a fun color and install it above a makeup vanity or inside a cabinet. It allows for maximum flexibility since you can move hooks and shelves around as needed without the hassle of drilling or hammering.

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Ladder Shelf

Store a variety of jewelry storage vessels—such as a necklace stand, trinket dish, and a jewelry box—on a ladder shelf in your bedroom. It’s one of the most versatile pieces of furniture and a great pick for small spaces thanks to its vertical design and slim profile. Corral together other items such as perfume bottles in decorative trays to keep the open shelves neat and tidy.

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Keep Your Jewelry Collection Visible

jewelry drawer organization — Credit: Michael Partenio

Give every trinket its own spot so pieces won't get broken, misplaced, tangled, lost, or inadvertently tossed. Store earrings, necklaces, watches, and bracelets in specialty jewelry holders that are open to view. Seeing your treasures lets you do a visual inventory, which will alert you when something's gone astray. For an easy DIY jewelry organizer, stack chunky bangles and wide bracelets on a standing paper-towel holder or a bottle's neck (fill the bottle with sand to keep it steady).

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Store Necklaces on Hooks

Hanging necklaces individually prevents snarled messes of pearls and pendants. Placing them where they can be seen means you'll wear them more often. The simplest solution? Attach decorative hooks directly to a wall in your dressing area to display necklaces. Alternatively, purchase a hanging jewelry organizer designed to be mounted on the wall.

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Organize Jewelry into Compartments

tray of jewelry and makeup — Credit: Jay Wilde

A painter's palette provides a fun foundation for storing jewelry. Outfit the tray with a footed dish, a smaller bowl, and a cup to hold jewelry, makeup, and makeup brushes. Use the crannies as caches for rings, earrings, and extra earring backs. Another jewelry organizer option is compartmentalized trays and platters.

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Try a Jewelry Organizer Stand

desk with earring organizer — Credit: Brie Williams

Avert loss, breakage, and underuse by storing earrings on a good-looking organizer set atop a dressing table or a bathroom vanity countertop. Readily available in a number of styles and sizes, these jewelry organizer stands let you easily see all your options. The versatile design allows longer pieces to freely dangle while corralling small posts as pairs.

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Fill a Jewelry Pocket Organizer

You can find an array of ready-made hanging jewelry organizers equipped with individual pockets ideally suited to storing statement jewelry. Use hooks to suspend a jewelry or shoe organizer from a curtain rod where you get dressed. These hanging organizers are not meant for holding delicate or valuable jewelry pieces; they're best suited for storing chunky bracelets or necklaces and fashion rings.

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Use Divided Jewelry Organizers

white jewelry holder — Credit: Marty Baldwin

Shop for drawer inserts equipped with compartments and slots that sort your baubles by type. Use specialty jewelry drawer inserts or repurpose kitchen-drawer cutlery holders, colorful ice-cube trays, or dividers that allow you to customize a drawer's interior. Label each section so you always put your jewels back in their proper place.

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Create a DIY Jewelry Organizer

cork board with jewelry hanging — Credit: Jay Wilde

Cover a cork bulletin board with bold fabric and add decorative mesh or metal screening to a frame to create customized jewelry organizers. Use pearl-headed pushpins for holding necklaces on the bulletin board; hook earring wires through openings in the screen. On a dresser or countertop nearby, place a bracelet holder and a divided tray to catch post earrings and rings.

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Hang a Wall Jewelry Organizer

Purchase a wall-mounted jewelry organizer to hang above your dressing table. For a DIY wall jewelry organizer, you can also customize a shallow cabinet with paint, patterned fabric or wallpaper, and black velvet linings. Outfit the interior with hooks for hanging necklaces, slotted dividers to hold earrings, and cubbyholes for piling up bracelets.