Earring Organizer

Earrings range in sizes from tiny delicate pearl studs, through to long dangling earrings complete with beads, gemstones and other adornments. Both extremes present a challenge when trying to keep earrings safely stored. The tiny earrings easily get lost amongst other jewelry and large dangling earrings can get tangled together and damaged or twisted when kept in a large jewelry box which is why a special earring organizer is useful.

Earring Organizer Types

Earrings are a very personal item of jewelry, and many are bought as gifts or for special occasions. Therefore an earring collection is often precious in memories even if not in value. Finding a way to organize an earring collection will help maintain your jewelry. There are many different types of organizers, however, they typically follow a basic principle and that is to allow earrings with any fitting to be hung in pairs.

Acrylic

Many organizers are made from acrylic. While this might conjure up the image of functional store or commercial fixtures, these can also be highly attractive as well as being practical. Acrylic, with its perfectly clear form, is ideal for storing earrings as they can be seen from every side. This helps locate the perfect pair of earrings for an outfit, quickly and easily. Acrylic can be extremely stylish and complements most dressing tables.

Wood

Wooden organizers are popular and a traditional form of jewelry holder. These look fantastic in country styled bedrooms with antique furniture and can blend in perfectly with other woods. Wooden earring organizers can range in style and shape. Some of these fold or have miniature drawers to hold tiny stud earrings.

Free Standing or Earring Trees

Some jewelry organizers are free standing shapes and almost transcend the line between ornaments and jewelry organizer. Free standing organizers might be created in the form of a person with outstretched arms to hang earrings over or perhaps in the shape of an animal with a long flowing tail. These organizers are often in the shape of trees and are known as earring trees. The many branches present plenty of scope for hanging earrings.

Buying Organizers for Earrings

Compartmentalized Earring and Ring Organizer

When looking to buy an earring organizer it is important to decide first how many pairs of earrings it is likely to hold and how large you want it to be. This will help you pick the perfect item which will not only look great but also will be highly functional.

There are many places to look for earring organizers and jewelry and gift stores will often stock a full range. Large stores such as WalMart will also stock a selection, particularly at popular gift giving times of year such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day. It is also possible to buy jewelry organizers online, and this can also be the perfect way to ‘window shop’, looking at the full range available from different stores. Some good places to look are:

• Stacks and Stacks - a clear acrylic organizer that holds 210 pairs of earrings

• Earring Master – hangs in the wardrobe and other neat features

• Creatively Belle – a range of different organizers

Make an Earring Tree or Organizer

It is possible to make an earring organizer. These are simple to make and Instructions can be found on the Internet. Sites offering more information include:

• Essortment - Earring holder tutorial

• hgtv.com- An interesting project making an earring organizer made from polymer clay

• Craft Bits- Tutorial explaining how to make a holder for stud earrings

Giving Jewelry Organizers as a Gift

These can make lovely gifts and are often well received! You can make it that little bit extra special by perhaps giving a pair of earrings with it. These are great presents for mothers or grandmothers and can be a lovely way to mark a special occasion.

Keeping earrings safe will ensure that you can lay your hands on the perfect pair at any time and show off your collection to its best effect.