Storage Tips

 

Anyone that has a collection of jewelry can appreciate how difficult it can often be to keep it organized.

To improve the enjoyment of your jewelry, we've assembled these suggestions that should keep your jewelry organized and orderly:

 

• Keep Your Jewelry Secure 
  Store your jewelry in a container and prevent pieces from moving around. While fabric-lined jewelry boxes are ideal, this can be as simple as using a shoebox and pieces of fabric.

 

• Prevent Your Jewelry from Tarnishing 
  Sometimes jewelry tarnishes went it's not worn, especially silver and gold. To maintain the luster of your jewelry, place silver anti-tarnish strips in your storage container to absorb the oxidants that discolor and tarnish jewelry.

 

• Inventory Your Jewelry 
  Unfortunately, jewelry can get lost or stolen. Taking a regular inventory can be incredibly useful when making an insurance claim or filing a police report. A photograph, a written physical description of each piece and it's cost is ideal. Furthermore, store that information apart from your jewelry in the event it is taken too.

 

• When Travelling with Jewelry, Use a Case 
  Travelling can be tough on jewelry, so it's wise to use a travel case to protect your favorite pieces. Traditionally made of fabric or leather, a jewelry travel case can carry jewelry of all types and easily rolls up to a size that's easily stored in most suitcases, makeup cases or business attaches. Clearly, a case like this is a good investment to protect your jewelry on the road.