• Thursday, December 9, 2010

    Jewelry Storage

    By Dyer Pineda


    The rule of thumb with jewelry is that if you're not using them then you should store them in a cool and dry place. By storing your jewelry in a cool and dry place, it protects them from exposure to air and moisture. By protecting your jewelry from the elements, you're effectively reducing the rate of oxidation and tarnishing that occurs on your jewelry.

    It's not really good practice to just dump your jewelry inside a drawer and be done with it, good thing there are a lot of ways for you to store your jewelry without spending too much. Here are some storage options that are available to us and lets go over the positives and negatives of each one real quick. Since not everyone has the same setup, not every option may be applicable to everyone.

    Jewelry Boxes and Chests - This is probably the most popular method of storing our precious things. Even little girls have their toy boxes to store their toy baubles in. This method is excellent for storing small things like rings and earrings. The downside to these boxes is that storing valuables like necklaces and pendants might be tough because they will get tangled up due to the limited space available.

    Wall Mounted Storage - This is like a tiny medicine cabinet which is mounted on your wall. This type of storage has multiple hooks inside of it making it ideal for storing your long necklaces and pendants. This type of storage usually has its own mirror so it makes it easy for you to select and try on your necklaces before deciding.

    Drawer Organizer - This method is either a boon or a bane depending on how you look at it. The big positive to drawer organizers is that this method is really efficient in sorting out all sorts of valuables, you can sort your bracelets, earrings, rings and even necklaces without the worry of them getting all mixed up and tangled. The negative part here is that this method will probably take up the space of an entire drawer.

    Trees and Trays - This storage method is not really a storage method but more akin to an easy-access accessory. Trees and trays will prominently display your favorite pieces right on top of your dresser or table. This is often used for those pieces which we want easy access to or ones which we use every day. The negative thing about this method is that it offers absolutely no protection against tarnishing and oxidation.

    Travel cases - Travel cases are usually roll-up bags with zippered compartments of different sizes to store different kinds of items. Because the compartments are usually covered with a clear plastic material, it's easy to select which one you'll want to take out without rummaging through everything. This system is so convenient that a lot of women actually use travel cases to store their jewelry even when not travelling.

    Armoires - Armoires have been the choice for storage for hundreds of years. These things have different sized drawers, cabinets and compartments which not only segregates your collection but it also secures them with optional lock and keys. The only thing that turns off people to armoires is that they tend to be big and bulky and won't fit in rooms with little extra space.




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