Help! Storing your jewelry.

[cammy85]

I have a question for everyone about how and in what they store their jewelry - necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc. I have quite a few necklaces on pretty delicate chains, and my current method - separate boxes or trying to fit them in one box usually leaves them tangled and I know that isn''t good for them. I have a couple of bracelets and a few rings. At least out of my jewelry that is worth more than sentiment haha.

I''m curious what you put your jewelry in for both protection and storage? And if you can point me in any directions of retailers of these cases so I can properly protect my pieces!

 

[D&T]

I just got this from dailingfordollars. Its actually from AVON, and you can get this on ebay too. for $20 not bad, does the job, and doesn't take up that much space, its slighly smaller than your regular copier paper and about two inches in depth called treasures portfolio

ETA: forgot to say that I went through ecrater.com to get it though

 

[The Ice Man]

D&T. You seem to have great storage ideas as well as cleaning ideas from what I have view so far. Do you have any idea where I could find watch winders for a descent price? I need like 18 of them for my collection. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[marcy]

D&T, that is a great jewelry keeper.

Cammy, I have a large jewelry box and I lay the braclets and pendants flat. There is a drawer with little sections for earrings and a couple of ring rolls. It is actually way to big for what I have but I like I can spread things out.

 

[jewelerman]

I use several differant types of storage.Traditional jewelry boxes for a few items.Jewelry zip top bags are used on several items including chains so they dont tangle or get scratched and then in their own box.I use jewelers storage trays for better chains and bracelets so they have their own compartments(never store jewelry so any two item hit or rub together...even earrings)Ring trays like jewelry store use in a safe are best for ring storage in my opinion.You can purchase a half or quarter tray so it only holds a dozen rings so you can hide it or carry it.Large stiff pieces(like an omega chain or expensive watch )should always have a box or folder so they dont get bent or kinked.KNOTTED beads should be stored flat and not hung to guard against stretch or scratching...some beads (like pearls)should never rub together or they will scratch.

 

[jewelerman]

Date: 8/5/2009 12:23:51 AM
Author: The Ice Man
D&T. You seem to have great storage ideas as well as cleaning ideas from what I have view so far. Do you have any idea where I could find watch winders for a descent price? I need like 18 of them for my collection. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Go to a watch web site like www.watchuseek.com...there are plenty of watch collectors who have very strong opinions about what winders are best and affordable!I love this site and you will too!

 

[Dancing Fire]

Date: 8/5/2009 12:23:51 AM
Author: The Ice Man
D&T. You seem to have great storage ideas as well as cleaning ideas from what I have view so far. Do you have any idea where I could find watch winders for a descent price? I need like 18 of them for my collection. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

i bought a triple head Orbita mahogany wood case winder. you can buy a Orbita winder with 16 heads for $20K or up to 40 heads for $60K.

http://www.orbita.com/pages/12133.htm

 

[arjunajane]

Hi Cammy - not sure what price point you are looking at, but a lil while ago
I went through a massive search for a jewellery box.
I ended up having a custom wooden one with felt lining made by a lovely man through Etsy.
I love my j. box, my only regret is not getting a larger one, as my collection has grown quicker than expected

Another member, ltlFirecracker also recently received one from the same vendor.

 

[arjunajane]

This is a different wood to mine, but same design.
You can ask to make them larger, more drawers etc.
I lay my necklaces down or keep them in felt or plastic pouches.

 

[cammy85]

Thank you so much for your advice so far! I appreciate at least knowing in what direction to look to start my search, and there are so many good suggestions. I''m not sure of a price point yet, I guess I''m just looking for something that fits my needs that isn''t rediculous, but if it works, I might just be convinced!

 

[marcy]

I found my big jewelry box on smartbargains for a great price. I think it was $127; this thing is like a med - large microwave. I like to tease the husband I plan on filling it some day.

 

[D&T]

Date: 8/5/2009 12:23:51 AM
Author: The Ice Man
D&T. You seem to have great storage ideas as well as cleaning ideas from what I have view so far. Do you have any idea where I could find watch winders for a descent price? I need like 18 of them for my collection. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

awwh Thanks for the compliment, I actually am not a watch collector, so I wouldn''t be the best person to throw out ideas, however I see DF and jewelerman gave some great advice

 

[D&T]

But is this what your looking for or singles? This is a Steinhausen Armada Pro but its around $1500.

 

[D&T]

or something like this? http://ewatchbox.com/heeiwawiblle.html

 

[jewelerman]

Its important that we note that its a good idea not to store all of your jewelry in one place.A jewelry box with all your jewelry in it is a great gift for a thief or even a child who likes to play dress up...keep only a portion of your jewelry in one easy access place.

 

[Dancing Fire]

D&T...the winders you posted are most likely made in China. notice the price difference b/t the American made Orbitas?

 

[cammy85]

Date: 8/5/2009 12:53:32 PM
Author: jewelerman
Its important that we note that its a good idea not to store all of your jewelry in one place.A jewelry box with all your jewelry in it is a great gift for a thief or even a child who likes to play dress up...keep only a portion of your jewelry in one easy access place.

What do you recommend, then? A safe? Several boxes in various locations around the house? I just know I''m scatterbrained and am worried i''ll put something away for safekeeping and forget where I put it!

 

[D&T]

Date: 8/5/2009 1:14:39 PM
Author: Dancing Fire
D&T...the winders you posted are most likely made in China. notice the price difference b/t the American made Orbitas?

ahhh- they looked pretty nice from the pictures.

though, and for a collector, I''m sure the quality difference is substantial to warrant the Orbitas instead.

 

[D&T]

Date: 8/5/2009 12:53:32 PM
Author: jewelerman
Its important that we note that its a good idea not to store all of your jewelry in one place.A jewelry box with all your jewelry in it is a great gift for a thief or even a child who likes to play dress up...keep only a portion of your jewelry in one easy access place.

you are correct - my sister just got burglarized, and she had just put them in her night stand. The box I posted, is quite nice for travel as well, its not bulky.

buy a box thats not too bulky or distracting and then hide it in something (another container) less conspicuous in a place that you would never think of. My sister and I have thought of other ideas for her now. Its too risky to have something that brings attention as well just my opinion though

 

[marcy]

Date: 8/5/2009 9:45:25 AM
Author: D&T
But is this what your looking for or singles? This is a Steinhausen Armada Pro but its around $1500.

Don''t let my husband see this; he''ll want to fill it up.

 

[The Ice Man]

I was on vacation and just got back. This case is the one! I am going to buy this one. They all wind at the same time? I never though I would find this. You all are truly the greatest!

 

[D&T]

Date: 8/8/2009 11:07:12 PM
Author: The Ice Man
I was on vacation and just got back. This case is the one! I am going to buy this one. They all wind at the same time? I never though I would find this. You all are truly the greatest!

were you talking about DFs or the one I posted?

Did you look at DF''s link to the Orbita? they have one for 28 watches

 

[The Ice Man]

I like the one you posted with 20 spots. That''s an ideal match for what I am looking for. I will only have to fill four spots! That won''t take long

 

[The Ice Man]

I just checked his link. They are a bit pricey but might be an option if I can''t find the one you posted!

 

[cnspotts]

Date: 8/5/2009 12:53:32 PM
Author: jewelerman
Its important that we note that its a good idea not to store all of your jewelry in one place.A jewelry box with all your jewelry in it is a great gift for a thief or even a child who likes to play dress up...keep only a portion of your jewelry in one easy access place.

Seriously I have to disagree on this one. My jewelry is right where everyone can see it, all in one place, neat, tidy and safe as can be! It took 4 grown muscle men to get the safe into our home so I doubt it''ll be leaving anytime soon. I used to worry about my stuff and now I barely give it a thought plus I know exactly where it is when I want it. The only safer place would be the vault boxes at the bank.

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Date: 8/5/2009 6:43:52 AM
Author: arjunajane
Hi Cammy - not sure what price point you are looking at, but a lil while ago

I went through a massive search for a jewellery box.

I ended up having a custom wooden one with felt lining made by a lovely man through Etsy.

I love my j. box, my only regret is not getting a larger one, as my collection has grown quicker than expected

Another member, ltlFirecracker also recently received one from the same vendor.

And I love it! I actually have 2 jewelry boxes (like Jewelerman said, I don't keep all my eggs in one basket). One is a leather box that I have actually filled. It had a smaller travel case included that works great for trips.

The other is a medium sized box from duncanswoods.com. I ordered it custom directly from his website and picked out the wood combination. It was a long wait, but worth it in the end. If I wanted a bigger one, I would have gotten a second drawer without dividers. Than I would have stored necklaces in their individual cases. Here is a pic of my wood jewelry box. .

 

[cammy85]

These boxes are fantastic - I will definitely take into consideration that i do not have a safe (yet!) for my jewelry, and I do have a few ''priceless'' pieces (in my opinion) that i would be heartbroken to lose. I really like that etsy box, and definitely am considering that, as well as maybe a pouch for my other things that I could hide somewhere relatively discreetly.