| t> | | | | or safe-deposit box. You don't want to risk losing |
| How to Properly Organize Jewelry | | | | these precious items. Sterling silver pieces should |
| Sort Your Jewelry Before You Shop for a | | | | be cleaned and polished, and then kept in velvet |
| Jewelry Organizer | | | | pouches to prevent tarnish. |
| Most people buy a new jewelry box and then try | | | | As you sort, toss out any mismatches or |
| to organize their jewelry into it. This is the wrong | | | | hopelessly broken pieces. Reconsider keeping |
| approach. Instead you should sort your jewelry | | | | anything out-of-date or that you haven't worn in |
| first, so you'll know whether you need more | | | | years. If a broken piece of jewelry can be |
| necklace drawers or ring slots, more small | | | | repaired and you still want it, then set it aside to |
| compartments or large ones. | | | | fix later. Finally, count how many pieces you have |
| To organize jewelry efficiently, first sort the | | | | left of each style and type. |
| jewelry by type: necklaces, rings, brooches, | | | | Simple Steps to Keep Jewelry Organized |
| bracelets, and earrings. Create separate piles for | | | | Once you've gone through the initial process of |
| any other unusual items like hatpins, jeweled | | | | organizing your jewelry, it's easy to keep your |
| barrettes, or anklets. Now sort the individual piles. | | | | collection in excellent condition. Put your jewelry |
| Put small earrings in one pile and large earrings in | | | | away when you take it off at night, taking care |
| another. Chunky necklaces should be separated | | | | to return it to its proper compartment. A little |
| from delicate strands. | | | | time now will save you extra time in the morning |
| Separate out valuable pieces or important family | | | | when you're scrambling to find the earrings that |
| heirlooms. These should be kept in a home safe | | | | go with your outfit. |