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It’s especially annoying when you run out the door and find your favorite necklace tangled or you can’t find another matching earring. Even worse: all your jewelry is in one pile of gold and silver. That’s why our experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Home Care & Cleaning Lab looked into the best jewelry storage boxes.
Jeffrey Phillip, an interior designer and professional organizer in New York City, says it’s a good idea to sort through your collection before you go shopping. “It’s important to incorporate decluttering into your jewelry organization plan,” he says. “It helps eliminate excess jewelry and reduces clutter.” Any good rules of thumb? If you haven’t worn it in the last year, it might be time to retire it.
Once you’ve narrowed down your favorite product, check out our top picks, including Amazon shopper favorites and organizers from brands we’ve previously tested in our labs.
Affordable and stylish, with pockets, hooks, and drawers? Come and see! With over 4,600 five-star reviews, this faux leather organizer is a top seller on Amazon, and for good reason. It features four velvet-lined drawers, one of which is extra deep, a ring holder, a watch pillow, a dedicated earring organizer, and two swivel organizers on each side, each with pockets and eight necklace hooks.
If you’re worried about keeping your valuable jewelry safe, note that the top compartment is lockable. “This is exactly what I was looking for,” wrote one Amazon user. “I have a lot of different things and the compartments are spacious, making it easy to organize.”
Colors: White (pictured), Brown, Forest Green & Gold, Pink & Gold, White & Gold | Dimensions: 10.43″ x 6.10″ x 11.14″
Organize your accessories in this simple, stackable, velvet-lined, two-layer jewelry box, available in seven colors. The top lid features eight hooks to keep necklaces and long bracelets from getting tangled, while 27 additional compartments hold rings, earrings, and watches. The removable top layer holds everyday accessories, while the bottom layer is designed for special occasions.
One five-star review on Amazon says the organizer is “great quality,” adding that it “lets me put all my jewelry that’s scattered across my dresser and two other boxes, and it makes it easy to see everything I own, so I wear more now.” Be warned: Some reviewers have noted that some of the brightly colored designs don’t look quite as good in person as they do online.
Colors: Black (pictured), Blue, Green, Gray, Navy, Pink, and Purple | Dimensions: 10.39″ x 10.39″ x 3.31″
One GH editor who has a similar jewelry stand appreciates the hooks and extra rods for stylishly storing bracelets, watches, and necklaces. The simple wood pieces and steel frame make it more durable than a fragile glass tray or jewelry box. The editor placed her ring (shown here) on the stand along with the jewelry she planned to wear the next day. Before purchasing this jewelry stand, she exclusively used traditional jewelry boxes, but now she has changed her mind and prefers to display her entire collection.
One five-star reviewer raved about this organizer: “I love that it takes up little countertop space, but still keeps your jewelry clearly visible and keeps necklaces from getting tangled. The clean design makes your jewelry the center of attention.” We love that you can prop your phone up against the railing to easily turn on your next song or podcast while getting ready in the morning.
Our experts have already reviewed Calpak luggage and recommend the brand’s jewelry box, which comes in six colors. While it’s the most expensive of our recommendations at just under $100, its faux leather exterior and faux suede interior look (and feel) luxurious. If you’ve just gotten your ears pierced or don’t have a lot of earrings, this jewelry box is perfect for you. The compact design with a snap closure keeps rings and necklaces tangle-free. The set also includes a 28-hole earring card and a drawstring pocket for extra accessories.
We love the zippered design that keeps everything secure, making it the perfect jewelry organizer for on-the-go storage, but it also looks great on your dresser. It has a 4.7-star rating on Calpak, with one shopper calling it “the best buy of the year” and another praising it as a “secure and elegant storage box.”
Colors: Caramel (pictured), Pitaya, Emerald, Lavender, Black, Lime | Dimensions: 7″ x 4.5″ x 2.75″
Our cleaning experts raved about this gorgeous jewelry lunchbox so much that we included it in Good Housekeeping magazine’s Best of Cleaning and Organization Awards. Lab tests showed that it’s compact, beautiful, and easy to store even in tight spaces. We love that it has nine small compartments and four large ones for easy jewelry storage.
The pull-out tray provides easy access to the necklace, earrings, or rings you want to wear that day. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic allows it to complement almost any decor style—in fact, guests may not even know it’s a jewelry box.
A best-selling product with a 4.9-star rating, these stylish storage trays are perfect for storing necklaces and bracelets. Available in two neutral color options, each set includes a small wooden tray, a medium plastic tray, and a large aluminum tray. Our experts love the versatility of this three-piece set, as the tray can also be used to store smartphones, keys, perfume, and more. Online shoppers also love this tray because it helps them organize the tops of their closets.
Whether you use this large tray to store pendants or kitchen accessories, its modern aesthetic will look great in any room. One GH employee loves using a tray like this to store her jewelry because it allows her to quickly scan her collection. You probably don’t want to spread all your jewelry out on these trays because necklaces can get tangled.
Colors: Gray (pictured) and Green | Dimensions: 4″ x 4″ x 0.94″ (small); 8.6″ x 4.6″ x 0.94″ (medium); 13.11″ x 4.57″ x 0.94″ (large)
One former GH dance staffer uses hanging organizers, like this jewelry organizer from Bagsmart, to keep small items like earrings and pins organized during her annual review. This double-sided storage box has 24 small compartments, 6 medium compartments, and 2 large compartments, plus enough hooks to hang up to 42 necklaces. We love that it has clear pockets so you can easily see what’s inside. The swivel hook lets you hang it on a door or wall.
One five-star reviewer said, “This hanging jewelry organizer is one of the best things I’ve ever bought! It saves so much space! I hang it in my closet so I can easily access it from both sides.” Other satisfied customers also loved the organizer because it allows them to store their necklaces folded up.
Colors: Black(as shown), Pink, Beige, Gray, Light Blue, etc. | Size: 14.25″ x 8.5″ x 0.87″
If you or someone in your family is heading to college, this stylish and practical ring storage box for your dorm is definitely a good choice. Not only is it creative, but it is also easily accessible. This ceramic ring box with a metallic finish is available in silver or gold and costs less than $20.
The hand-shaped silhouette may remind you of the Stone Man from The Addams Family, but many UO customers love it. All five-star reviews mention how many rings this holder can hold, and praise it for being great for storing the rings you wear every day.
One customer wrote, “Not only is this ring stand a great place to store jewelry, but it’s also a decorative piece that makes it easier for me to find my everyday rings without having to put them in a ring box or tray.” However, another customer noted that smaller rings couldn’t fit on the fake finger.
This mirrored jewelry cabinet can be hung on a wall or door, and even if you have a lot of jewelry to organize, it will provide enough storage space. With built-in LED lights, two drawers, five shelves, 84 ring slots, a bracelet bar, 32 necklace hooks, and over 100 earring slots, this hanging organizer is perfect for those with a growing collection.
While some reviewers note that it’s a bit bulky and pricey, many like that it has a full-length mirror on the outside and that the doors can be locked, so you can rest assured that your most valuable items will be protected and safe.
This unique hanging jewelry organizer not only allows you to display your jewelry collection, but also provides more space for your personal items thanks to the built-in shelves. This rustic wooden shelf is attached to a lined ring box, a metal bar for earrings, and two swivel rods for bracelets, necklaces, and watches. It is more than enough for most small to medium jewelry collections.
Some Amazon users have noted that they prefer this hanging jewelry box because it reminds them of all the jewelry they have but often forget to wear. However, it should be noted that since this is a hanging storage box, do not put too many things in it to avoid overloading it.
If you’re short on dresser or vanity space, this set of four folding trays is a great choice for keeping jewelry organized. Lightweight and portable, the velvet-lined tray fits easily into a dresser drawer and features removable dividers, allowing you to personalize your solution.
While some Amazon user reviews say the trays could be more durable, and others wish there was some kind of protective layer or lid, most shoppers love that this tray set saves space and is more versatile thanks to the removable dividers. One satisfied shopper wrote, “If you’re like me and want a clean, clutter-free counter, these trays are a godsend. They allow me to neatly store all my valuables and keep my counter looking clean and great.”
If you want to organize your jewelry but don’t have a lot of space, you need a simple and effective organizer that won’t take up too much space on your dresser. This compact five-layer storage box is the perfect way to organize your jewelry at an affordable price. This round organizer features a lined tray that slides out easily to get to your earrings, rings, necklaces, and more.
While some Amazon reviewers wish the case was more sturdy and streamlined, they say it’s a good choice for the price. One online shopper noted that the pull-out tray is “very convenient,” adding, “I like that it’s vertical instead of wide, so it takes up less space.”
You don’t have to sacrifice storage space when traveling with jewelry. This highly rated (over 10,000 five-star reviews on Amazon) collapsible jewelry box makes it easy. It comes with two ring bands, four necklace bands, an earring panel, and three accessory pockets, making it easy to store all the jewelry you need on your next trip.
While some reviewers wish the case were a little more sleek, the soft cotton material allows it to fold into a compact, uncluttered storage bag.
Colors: Smoke Blue (pictured), Black, Light Pink, Baby Pink, Turquoise, etc. | Size: 23″ x 15″ x 1.5″
Want something a little more unique? This compact travel case can be easily personalized with your own initials and colors. The small size is perfect for those who don’t wear jewelry often, as it only holds a few rings, earrings, and bracelets.
It zips up and opens, and there’s a small mirror on the inside of the lid, making it perfect for travel. There are over 20 colors to choose from, which is very fashionable and makes it perfect for placing on a vanity or desk for easy access. The only downside? At $70 (before sales on certain colors), it’s a steal considering its size, but it’s made from tactile faux pebbled leather and has a soft linen lining.
Colors: Kelly Green (pictured), Teal Block Print, Lavender, Pink Orange Block Print, Bright Yellow, and More | Size: 4.5″ x 4.5″ x 2.25″
For those who wear the same jewelry every day or don’t want to put it away every night, a small plate on your nightstand is a convenient option. While this practical and stylish wooden plate isn’t for those who need a lot of storage, it does provide a place to store earrings, rings, and other everyday items when you’re not using them. This Etsy seller offers three unique designs to choose from, as well as the option to customize your plate.
Even though this jewelry box is small, Etsy users love it because it’s cute enough to put on a dresser and easy to take with you on trips. We also think it could be engraved with a name or monogram, which would be a thoughtful and treasured gift. Plus, the felt lining will protect your jewelry from scratches.
One customer wrote: “The perfect size for traveling or storing a small amount of jewelry. Great quality, I love it!” Another customer said: “I received my personalized gift box less than a week after placing my order… I couldn’t be happier. It’s well made and the personalization makes it extra special. It’s practical and pretty!”
The experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute (GH) evaluated the essentials that help keep every room of your home organized, from food storage containers in the pantry to large furniture that can hold toys. To find the best jewelry storage boxes on the market, we looked at previous GH Cleaning and Organizing Awards tests.
Experts evaluated each model’s storage features, capacity, design, and other characteristics, and reviewed online shopper reviews to confirm that the products held up well in real-world use. Our editors spoke with jewelry and organization industry experts to gain insight into the category and help readers better organize their jewelry collections.
No matter how much jewelry you have, choosing the right jewelry box is key to keeping your jewelry organized. When storing jewelry, you should prioritize the following:
✔️Design: Jewelry storage boxes come in a variety of styles to suit different storage and display needs. The best choice usually depends on the size and type of your collection, as well as the level of storage and display you want. Closed storage options like boxes, cases, and roller shades work best for jewelry, especially if they’re lined with velvet or felt to protect against scratches. Open storage options like stands, tree stands, and hangers are best for everyday jewelry and clothing accessories. They also help prevent tangling.
✔️ SIZE: When choosing a size, consider where your jewelry box or storage box will be stored and how much space you have. “The placement should be as coherent as possible with the bedroom and closet,” says Philippe. Always check the dimensions carefully before purchasing any jewelry box or storage box.
✔️ MATERIAL: Jewelry boxes and storage boxes are made from a variety of materials, including leather, faux leather, plastic, wood, glass, or fabric. Velvet upholstery is also popular. Leather, faux leather, and glass tend to be more expensive, but you also need to consider how you will be using the organizer. For example, if the organizer needs to be placed on a cabinet, then a sturdy material will suffice; but if you plan to carry it with you, then a soft material will be lighter and easier to pack.
✔️ Storage Compartments: You’ll want to invest in a storage solution that has enough compartments and tiers to accommodate your specific collection. “If you have more rings, you’ll want to make sure there’s enough ‘roll’ or ‘channel,’” says Philippe. “If you’re more of a necklace person, you may want more compartments to keep everything separate.” He also suggests thinking about how you find and wear your jewelry to make it easier to find specific pieces.