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If you’re of the belief that no outfit is complete without your trademark ring, favorite necklace, or just the right pair of earrings, you’re best off protecting those must-have accessories from harm’s (and tarnish’s) way. A jewelry box can go a long way in keeping your collection organized and in tip-top shape—and the options are just as vast as there are styles of gems and jewels.
From vintage-inspired to wholly modern, you can score a jewelry box that matches your home decor or personal style. (You’ll probably be proudly displaying it on top of your dresser or nightstand, after all.)
But aesthetics aren’t the only thing you should be looking for in a jewelry box. To properly house your bauble collection, be sure to consider elements like the size of the jewelry box or organizer (in relation to how expansive your jewelry collection is), if it's lined, and how many compartments it boasts. As Lauralyn Renn, Founder of Renn New York Jewelry, explains, “Polished jewelry can scratch, so make use of separate compartments. And delicate chains can easily tangle together so look for something with hooks that will hold them in place.”
Want to give your gems the home those beauties deserve? See our favorite jewelry boxes and organizers below, in a variety of styles.
Best Overall
West Elm Modern Lacquer Jewelry Box
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Size: 10 x 10 inches | Number of Compartments: 6 | Number of Hooks: 10 | Box Material: Engineered wood, lacquered finish | Lining Material: Velvet
It’s hard to beat a classic! Courtesy of West Elm, this jewelry box is timeless with a white lacquer finish and double doors—but it also totes everything you need to store a modern jewelry collection. There are plenty of compartments with space to hang necklaces, velvet-lined drawers to stow away odds and ends, cushioned ring slots, plus a mirrored lid. We also love the gleaming asymmetrical metal accents for another lovely touch of modernity. Consider it home sweet home to all your pretty pieces.
Best Budget
Umbra Mini Stowit Jewelry Box
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Size: 6.1 x 4.45 x 6.75 inches | Number of Compartments: 3 | Number of Hooks: None | Box Material: Wood | Lining Material: Linen
You don’t need to spend as much on a jewelry box as you did on the accessories inside. Take for instance this cool container: It boasts a relatively affordable price tag, yet has plenty of features you're sure to love. First off, it has a clean, minimalist design. Then there are the separate compartments, which are set in a modern, staggered arrangement, that will help keep your jewelry collection well organized. And finally, there’s the fabric lining and cushioned ring storage that’ll protect your polished pieces from scratches and damage.
Best Wood
Anthropologie Inez Jewelry Holder
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Size: 10.25 x 6 x 2.5 inches | Number of Compartments: 4 | Number of Hooks: None | Box Material: Wood, engineered hardwood | Lining Material: None
Does your home’s aesthetic or personal style lean more boho? This wooden jewelry box, courtesy of Anthropologie, has natural appeal with its pretty, carved design and gorgeous grain detailing. It boasts four compartments to hold your jewelry, with one stretching larger making it suitable for longer necklaces. It does, however, lack a lining to protect fragile pieces.
Best Leather
Pottery Barn Quinn Medium Leather Jewelry Box
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Pottery Barn
Size: 10 x 8.75 x 4.75 inches | Number of Compartments: 6 | Number of Hooks: None | Box Material: MDF, embossed leather | Lining Material: Polyester suede
Simple yet stunning, this medium-sized jewelry box is crafted in a soft pebbled leather that offers subtle elegance. It comes in four neutral hues, so you can choose the one that best suits your décor, and each is finished with brass-plated hardware. Inside you’ll find a suede-like lining to cushion your jewelry and prevent tarnishing, multiple compartments with hidden storage (a removable tray lifts up to reveal space to store larger items), and even a mirror.
Best Velvet
Sophie Bille Brahe Large Velvet Jewelry Box
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NET-A-PORTER
Size: 8.3 x 5.9 x 2 inches | Number of Compartments: 4 | Number of Hooks: None | Box Material: Rayon, velvet | Lining Material: Silk
This beautiful box will give your baubles inside a run for their money. Covered in a lush velvet material, the Sophie Bille Brahe Jewelry Box is available in a variety of gorgeous colors depending on the retailer you shop from. But it’s not just good looks that it has going for it: Thanks to its substantial size, it also offers plenty of space to store your jewelry, with four compartments lined with satin for a luxe touch. It's expensive, but an heirloom piece you'll cherish for many years.
Best Mirrored
Willa Arlo Interiors 3-Drawer Jewelry Box
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Wayfair
Size: 11.25 x 8.25 x 6.25 inches | Number of Compartments: 7 | Number of Hooks: None | Box Material: Mirrored glass | Lining Material: Fabric
Looking for something a bit more maximalist? This roomy jewelry box found on Wayfair provides both glamour and function, thanks to the mirrored design and seven compartments. The top lifts up to reveal four separate compartments lined with black fabric, including one with ring rolls to hold rings and smaller earrings. Below you'll also find three drawers for even more space, all lined in the same luxe black fabric.
Best Standing
Septemberlove214 Jewelry Organizer
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Size: 4.5 x 2.56 x 9.25 inches | Number of Compartments: 4 | Number of Hooks: 21 | Box Material: Wood, mirrored glass, plastic | Lining Material: N/A
If your top dresser drawer is filled with tangled necklaces and mismatched earrings, or you’re always running late because you just can’t locate your favorite ring, it’s time to get that collection organized. We love this pretty piece that boasts plenty of space to get your accessories in order. With tons of hooks for hanging and holes to stow away earrings, the entire organizer can fold up for a slim profile that can fit anywhere. The gorgeous emerald color is just the icing on the cake!
Best Large
Pottery Barn Extra Large Ultimate Wooden Jewelry Box
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Size: 18 x 8 x 9.5 inches | Number of Compartments: 34 | Number of Hooks: None | Box Material: MDF, iron | Lining Material: Linen
Does your ring dish runneth over? Those with a sprawling stock of stunning gems should consider an extra-large jewelry box, like this spacious pick from Pottery Barn. It offers up a whopping 12 compartments in its top section alone. Meanwhile, an additional 18 compartments are hidden within its top drawer and three lay inside its second. And because that wasn’t enough, there’s one last unsectioned drawer for odds and ends. Completing the piece is a mirrored lid (the top of which you can monogram, by the way!) and linen lining.
Best Small
Mejuri Small Jewelry Box
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Size: 4.25 x 4.25 x 2.75 inches | Number of Compartments: 2 | Number of Hooks: None | Box Material: Grain leather | Lining Material: Microsuede
If you’re choosy with your jewels, all you need is a petite box to house your most beloved pieces. For this category, we love this unfussy yet fabulous little jewelry box from Mejuri. Handcrafted in gorgeous grain leather, the snap closure opens to reveal two stacked and sectioned trays, both of which are lined with anti-tarnish-treated microsuede to keep your baubles extra safe. Available in both a moody black and neutral beige, this small jewelry box can be monogrammed for a personal touch.
Best Vintage-Inspired
CB2 Buchannon Clear Jewelry Holder
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Size: 5.5 x 3.25 x3.5 inches | Number of Compartments: 1 | Number of Hooks: None | Box Material: Glass, iron | Lining Material: None
If your jewelry collection features pieces you’ve scored at thrift shops, cameo pendants, luxe lockets, and dainty pearls, we suggest a vintage-inspired jewelry box to match your throwback style. See, the Buchannon Clear Jewelry Holder from CB2. Crafted in clear textured glass with brass accents, this embossed jewelry holder is pretty and petite, measuring in at 5.5 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall. So while it may not be ideal for holding all of your jewels, it’s great for earrings and other tiny treasures. Plus, we love its vintage, glamour vibes.
Best with Lock
WOLF Palermo Medium Jewelry Box
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Perigold
Size: 12 x 8.5 x 3 inches | Number of Compartments: 7 | Number of Hooks: None | Box Material: MDF, leather | Lining Material: LusterLoc fabric
Looking for an extra bit of security for your jewels? Score a jewelry box that comes complete with a lock-and-key closure, like this timeless pebbled leather trinket box from WOLF. In addition to its included lock and key, it also totes anti-tarnish fabric along its interior to protect jewelry from wear-and-tear, and sections that include a cushioned area for rings. Available in classic black as well as a bold red hue, it’ll make for a welcome addition to your dresser or nightstand.
Best Personalized
Mark & Graham Dresser Top Jewelry Box
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Size: 15 x 2 x 7.75 inches | Number of Compartments: 6 | Number of Hooks: None | Box Material: Polyurethane, glass | Lining Material: Microsuede
Want to make your jewelry box as unique as the pieces inside? Choose an organizer that you can emblazon with your monogram or name and truly make it your own. Our personalized pick? This terrific trinket box from Mark & Graham. Available in both blush and stone shades, the glass lid can be customized with your monogram in an array of fonts. Lift it up and you’ll find a series of large and smaller sections and an area for rings, all lined with anti-tarnish suede to keep your gems gleaming.
Best for Travel
CALPAK Jewelry Case
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Courtesy of CALPAK
Size: 7 x 5 x 2.5 inches | Number of Compartments: 2 | Number of Hooks: 4 | Box Material: Faux leather | Lining Material: Faux suede
“For the jewelry lover who wants to travel with a variety of pieces, a small travel case is essential to keeping jewelry safe, secure, and damage free,” says Renn. This jewelry case from the experts at Calpak checks all the boxes, with plenty of room for earrings, necklaces, and more.
Not only are there five snap tabs for necklaces and rings, but there's also a 28-hole earring card to keep all your items secure. There's also a roomy pocket that can be enclosed with a drawstring once everything is in its place. Another tip from Renn? “I recommend keeping your travel case with you in your carry on—not in checked luggage.” Noted!
Final Verdict
Among our favorite jewelry boxes, West Elm’s Modern Lacquer Jewelry Box Cube (view at West Elm) scores our top spot for its spacious compartments that offer enough room for even more extensive collections. It’s also lined to protect your baubles and will look lovely sitting on your dresser. If you’re looking for something a bit more affordable, we recommend the Umbra Mini Stowit Jewelry Box (view at Amazon) for its modern design and similarly protective compartments.
What to Look for in a Jewelry Box
Size
Consider how many jewelry pieces you have to store when shopping for a jewelry box. A larger wardrobe of baubles obviously needs a larger home to live in with plenty of space and compartments (more on those later!). However, you should also think about the purpose of your jewelry box or case. Are you using it to store your accessories while on vacay? Purchase a petite case that can be stashed within your suitcase. Looking to have your jewelry box pull double duty as a piece of décor on your dresser? Be sure to take that surface area into account.
Compartments
A larger jewelry collection or one with plenty of delicate necklaces or dainty chains can benefit from a jewelry box with several separate compartments and/or hanging hooks. They’ll keep your pieces from becoming tangled and help you easily find whatever it is you’re looking for.
Lining
If your collection contains more precious pieces, look for a jewelry box with a soft lining or generous cushioning to perfect your baubles from scratches. If you have mainly costume jewelry, you don’t have to worry as much about the lining due to the hardier nature of your accessories.
Why Trust MyDomaine?
Brides contributor Jamie Cuccinelli has several years of experience in the wedding and lifestyle industries, first as an editor of Brides.com and then as a writer for home and lifestyle websites like MyDomaine. Over the years, she’s grown an accessories collection that needs protection (she’s admittedly lost an earring or two from just tossing them on her dresser or into her suitcase). And for this roundup, she carefully curated a collection of jewelry boxes in a whole host of sizes and with extras like innovative compartments that she’d trust to hold her own collection of baubles.
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