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Organize Your Jewelry With a Jewelry Box

 Most people buy a new jewelry box and then try to organize their jewelry into it. This is the wrong approach. Instead you should sort your jewelry first so you’ll know whether you need more necklace drawers or ring slots more small compartments or large ones. How to Properly Organize JewelrySort Your Jewelry Before You Shop for a Jewelry OrganizerTo organize jewelry efficiently first sort the jewelry by type necklaces rings brooches bracelets and earrings. Create separate piles for any other unusual items like hatpins jeweled barrettes or anklets. Now sort the individual piles. Put small earrings in one pile and large earrings in another. Chunky necklaces should be separated from delicate strands. Separate out valuable pieces or important family heirlooms. These should be kept in a home safe or safe deposit box. You don’t want to risk losing these precious items. Sterling silver pieces should be cleaned and polished and then kept in velvet pouches to prevent tarnish. As you sort toss out any mismatches or hopelessly broken pieces. Reconsider keeping anything out of date or that you haven’t worn in years. If a broken piece of jewelry can be repaired and you still want it then set it...
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How to Take Care of your Wood Jewelry Box

Your jewelry box helps keep your jewelry safe and in one place. It protects your necklaces rings and bracelets from dust and dirty and maintains the integrity of each piece. However as a result your jewelry box can often become dull and faded especially if it's a wood jewelry box that's not properly cleaned and polished. How to Take Care of your Wood Jewelry Box If you have a wood jewelry box and you want it to stand up against the test of time you need to take care of it by cleaning it as much as you clean your jewelry if not more. Your jewelry box is exposed to dirt sunlight and other elements that can tarnish and erode the quality of your box. By cleaning and polishing it on a regular basis you'll be able to maintain the beauty and grace of your wood jewelry box for years to come. Dust Your Wood Jewelry Box as Much as Possible Just like with any piece of bric a brac furniture or household electronic you need to dust your wood jewelry box on a regular basis. Nothing looks tackier than a nice ornate wood jewelry box with an inch of dust...
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