Style Shoes & Accessories Jewelry How to Organize Your Jewelry So It's Tidy and Untangled Pros reveal their favorite jewelry organizers and best tips. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 3, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Maybe you have a dresser drawer dedicated to your favorite hoops, bangles, and baubles. Or maybe the top of your vanity doubles as a jewelry display. No matter how much space you have, here's how to maximize it so you can find your favorite jewelry at a glance and get out the door faster. Organizing pros Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, cofounders of The Home Edit, share their top tips for how to organize jewelry using whatever space you have. And in the video above, Liz Vaccariello, Real Simple's editor-in-chief, provides a sneak peek at her clever at-home jewelry storage ideas. Consider this all the inspiration you need to finally wrangle and untangle your jewelry collection. The 10 Best Places to Buy Stylish Jewelry That Won't Cost Half Your Paycheck 01 of 03 How to Organize Jewelry in a Drawer Aaron Cameron Muntz 1. Take Inventory First, sort your collection—categorizing like with like—to determine how much storage you'll need. 2. Gather Containers Search for items throughout your home that can be repurposed as in-drawer dividers, such as egg crates, teacups, or box tops. Use them to supplement store-bought drawer dividers, such as Vaccariello's favorite storage trays from the Container Store. She uses these stackable trays with various compartments to stash earrings of all sizes. 3. Divide by Style Place similar jewels together within each container: Set chunky bracelets in a bowl, hang chandelier earrings over the edge of a cup, and put studs and rings in the smallest compartments. Limit groupings to no more than a few pieces to avoid overcrowding, so you can see all your options at a glance. 4. Layer Up For drawers deeper than the one at left, use multilevel inserts: Stash in-season items on top and lesser-worn pieces toward the bottom. To buy: Clear Acrylic small stackable trays, from $7; containerstore.com. 02 of 03 How to Organize Jewelry on Your Vanity 1. Grab and Go Designate a small dish or a ring cone to hold the accessories you reach for every day. Leaving them out means you won't have to search for them—and you'll always remember to wear them. 2. Design a Display To make things look pretty, arrange your collection like one you'd see at a store, putting favorite pieces on sculptural objects or figurines. (Don't overdo it, though. Too much could lead to clutter.) 3. Hang Loose To prevent daintier, fine-chain necklaces from getting tangled or misplaced, drape each one over a separate peg on a clear carousel ($22, containerstore.com). 4. Put a Lid on It A jewelry box keeps your baubles dust-free. Choose one that complements your decor and has room to accommodate new additions. To buy (similar): Faux Shagreen box in gray, from $100; williams-sonoma.com. 03 of 03 How to Organize Jewelry on the Wall Aaron Cameron Muntz 1. Use Vertical Space Hang long or chunky pieces from hooks (on a rod, like above, or directly mounted to the wall) to keep them orderly and within reach. Bonus: It's a sturdy solution for your heavier pieces. If you have a large collection of necklaces, follow Vaccariello's lead and get multiple hook racks for necklaces of different lengths: one for chokers, one for statement necklaces, and one for longer pieces. To buy: Lusso Hook Rack, $68; anthropologie.com. 2. Find a Double-Duty Solution If you prefer to keep your jewelry tucked away, a shallow hanging mirror organizer is a practical fix. The full-length mirror opens up to reveal a series of hooks and racks to stash all your accessories. To buy: Wall-Mounted Jewelry Armoire, $203, homedepot.com. 3. Frame It Out Fabric memo boards are ideal for earrings. Slide the earring back all the way onto the post and push into the memo board (like a thumbtack). To hang lightweight necklaces, drape them over pretty pushpins. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit