#WOOD KEY HOLDER WITH DRAWER PROFESSIONAL#

“If there’s a really amazing piece of storage that is perfect and works really well in the abstract, but you’re never going to use it or you hate how it looks, then it’s not for you.” There’s an argument for clear organizers to get a glimpse of everything you own, but these can feel a little crafty - a see-through lid might be more than enough to help you keep track of your most-worn pieces.

“Storage is really about compliance,” explains Ope Omojola, founder of Octave Jewelry. Then there’s the presentation to consider. A jewelry stand - usually meant for bracelets and necklaces - prevents tangles and knots. Use small catchall trays and dishes as resting places for rings and anything you put on and take off frequently. Two caveats, though: (1) Beware of dust bunnies, and (2) keep stones away from the sun, as shine fades. Costume jewelry is a little more forgiving, so it can be left out in the open. Pieces with semiprecious stones or precious metals (silver, especially) should be stored in a soft, lined box (velvet is popular). The general guidance is that the finer the jewelry, the more careful you want to be. Jewelry organizers fall into two categories: open storage (stands, catchalls, trays) and closed storage (boxes, drawers, cases).

#WOOD KEY HOLDER WITH DRAWER PROFESSIONAL#

Take stock of your jewelry first, and then check out the boxes, trays, and catchalls listed below, which have been recommended to us by jewelry designers, professional organizers, and me, an obsessive collector. Whichever setup works best for you will largely depend on what you have. But there are those who prefer the “all in one place” direction (think of celebs’ jewelry “islands,” as seen on their closet tours). This helps me know, say, the precise location of special-occasion shrimp earrings (a gilded tabletop tray next to a checkered cocktail ring). I keep most of my jewelry - 200 pieces and counting - on a three-tiered stand, in several trinket trays, and in a mini curio cabinet. That’s why serious collectors make up their own strategies to separate their holy grails (like a vintage Christian Lacroix cross choker) from everyday essentials (the Mejuris, Missomas, Ana Luisas & Co.). This becomes even more crucial the more pieces you have, as the potential for damage - and the chance of one-half of a pair going missing - increases. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my decade of jewelry collecting, it’s that you need some sort of storage solution to avoid scuffed-up gold, shattered stones, tangled chains, and peeling pearls.

Wood key holder with drawer