For such an important accessory, earrings are small and easy to misplace. Proper earring storage is essential to keeping your favorite accessories safe and sound. Knowing how to organize earrings is helpful, whether you have many pairs to keep track of or a precious heirloom you can’t risk losing. Read on to learn how to store earrings properly and the different options available.

Invest in a Jewelry Organizer

Looking for your favorite pair of earrings but not remembering where you put them, or only finding one, is the worst feeling. Fortunately, there are organizers that can help you avoid this. Here are types of jewelry organizers you can purchase to make earring storage simple.

• Wall-mount a jewelry organizer: Install a wall-mounted jewelry organizer so you can safely store your earrings while still being able to easily access them. Choose a simple wall-mounted jewelry rack, a closeable cabinet jewelry organizer with a mirror, or one with drawers-included for extra storage. A closable wall-mounted cabinet allows you to hide jewelry away for a tidy look, while a rack-style organizer allows you to display your favorite earrings as room decor.
• Choose a jewelry armoire: A jewelry armoire is a piece of furniture designed to store and organize jewelry. These are great for safely storing earrings, since they typically have several drawers and built-in organizers. Choose a classic freestanding jewelry armoire or a mirror-included one that can be mounted or hung over a door. For extra security, you can choose a jewelry armoire that locks.
• Purchase a classic jewelry box: Jewelry boxes are a classic way to store and organize your earrings. Choose an earring organizer box to allow you to easily sort pairs. A box with multiple drawers and compartments makes it easy to store pairs of earrings separately to avoid them getting tangled, stuck together, or misplaced. A jewelry box with music or a figurine included makes a great gift for children – think your classic ballerina jewelry box.

Store Them in Drawers

If you have available drawer space in your bathroom, bedroom, or closet, you can safely store earrings in them with the help of organizers. Purchase drawer organizers or get creative with DIY drawer organization. You may even have items around the house that can double as drawer organizers that are perfect for storing pairs of earrings. Wondering how to store earrings with kitchen accessories? Consider these options:

• Purchase a drawer organizer: A simple kitchen drawer organizer usually used for silverware works great for organizing earrings in bathroom or dresser drawers. A wood or plastic drawer organizer will work best for storing earrings, since earring backs can get stuck in a metal mesh organizer.
• Repurpose a reusable egg carton: Reusable plastic or ceramic egg cartons are a creative way to organize your earrings in a drawer. Place one pair of earrings in each egg holder to ensure pairs always stay together.
• Reuse an ice cube tray: Ice cube trays are another kitchen item that works great to organize pairs of earrings. Use a plastic or silicone ice cube tray in a drawer to separate pairs just like you would with an egg carton.
• Use mason jars: Miniature mason jars are a cute and creative way to organize earrings in your drawers. Choose small mason jars so they will fit in drawers – square or curved mason jars work best when organizing earrings. Jars are especially good for storing stud earrings that won’t get tangled together.

Display Them on Your Dresser or Vanity

We love earring storage that looks good and makes your life easier. Turn your earring storage into a tabletop display by styling them on top of dressers, vanities, or bedside tables. Try these earring storage ideas for bedroom or bathroom surfaces.

• Try a tabletop earring rack: Place a tabletop earring rack on your surface of choice and organize your earrings on it. Choose from a jewelry stand that holds different types of jewelry or an earring rack that can store many pairs.
• Repurpose decorative dishes: Jewelry dishes are great for storing your earrings on top of a wardrobe. You can also repurpose small decorative plates to do the same job. Arrange several small dishes or plates on a surface, and then organize or categorize your earrings in whichever way makes sense to you! Mixing and matching small novelty dining plates makes for a creative arrangement.
• Use a decorative tray: If you have only a few favorite pairs that you want to display, a decorative tray is a great option. Place your staple pairs of earrings in a decorative tray along with decor, such as small decorative objects and candles. This creates an eye-catching display.

Tip!

Wondering what to do with your necklaces, bracelets, and rings as well? Check out our guide on How to Organize Jewelry.

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