How to store your necklaces without tangling them?

We've all experienced that situation where we're ready to put on our jewelry , just before going out and we end up trying to untangle it.

This situation is not only painful in the detangling process, but also because it sensitizes the collar and then risks breaking it.

In this case, storing your necklaces properly helps prevent them from getting tangled and therefore prolongs their lifespan.

Here are the best tips for storing your necklaces without getting them tangled.

The jewelry box

There are several ways to store your necklaces without tangling them and one of the easiest is to use a jewelry box. Using a jewelry box is an excellent way to store your necklaces thanks to the different compartments that you have access to in these boxes. The necklaces do not touch each other, so are unlikely to get tangled.

In addition, apart from being able to better store your necklaces, using a jewelry box offers the possibility of not losing your necklaces and, moreover, preventing them from gathering dust. Choose jewelry boxes that offer elongated compartments or even vertical jewelry boxes like a wardrobe to avoid necklaces getting mixed up as much as possible.

Separate pendants for storage

You can also choose to separate the pendants from your necklaces when you want to store them.

Separating your pendants from your necklaces allows you on the one hand to prevent the necklaces from getting mixed up with your pendants, but on the other hand, allows you to personalize your necklaces, that is to say, wear your necklaces with a new pendant afterwards.

Hang your necklaces

You can also choose to hang your necklaces. This is a way to avoid mixing up your necklaces and therefore to store them properly and prevent them from getting tangled. By doing this, you see your necklaces clearly and won't have to search for them for a long time. It is therefore a preferred way to preserve your necklaces.

There are several ways to hang your necklaces, including repurposing a wall-mounted key rack and using a decorative branch jewelry dish.

However, be careful with the choice of material for your storage. The material of your storage is important for the conservation of your jewelry.

Pack your necklaces

Wrapping your necklaces is also a good way to keep your necklaces in good condition. For what ? Carefully packaged, they are separated and protected from dust.

Packing your necklaces is quick and easy. You just need to:

Take a microfiber or velvet cloth then lay your chain flat on one end.

Roll the cloth, making sure to start with the longest side.

For thicker chains, add the collar flat to the center of the fabric, taking care to fold the side pieces crosswise.

Then you just have to store the wrapped necklace in a drawer, container or jewelry box.

Keep the original box

Indeed, the best thing would be to simply keep your original boxes to store your necklaces. The benefit of keeping the original box is also because most of the time they have soft interiors that have loops or slots to hold the chain in place. Their exteriors, sometimes rigid, protect the jewelry from shock.

As a result, your necklaces are automatically separated and are more easily accessible than if they were in the same compartment.

The straw technique

Finally, there is the straw technique. This technique consists of separating your necklaces using a straw. This method is not the most glamorous, but will surely please DIY fans.

You can apply this technique in a few steps:

First, start by cutting the side of a straw with a knife or box cutter then thread one side of the necklace chain through the cut.

Next, you must place a piece of felt or velvet on the base of your storage to prevent the necklaces from sliding.

Finally, lay the straw wire necklaces flat about an inch apart.

If you have a drawer specifically for your jewelry or a flat jewelry box to store your necklaces, the technique works even better.

We've given you the best tips to avoid tangling your necklaces, but we also have tips for detangling.

How to untangle your necklaces?

To untangle your necklaces, we recommend that you follow these steps:

• Unlock the clasp

First of all, start by undoing the clasps of the necklaces to limit tension or to prevent breakage of the chain clasp when untangling.

• Use a needle

You can use a needle or a pin, favoring a fine point because the finer it is, the easier detangling will be. Using the tip of the needle you can start working on the knot to loosen it.

• Add oil

To help the metal slide, adding a touch of oil is essential.

Even after all these steps, if you still cannot untangle your necklace, we advise you to take it to a jeweler so that he can untangle it, without damaging it.

Finally, there are many ways to untangle your necklaces, but also to prevent them from getting tangled by storing them carefully beforehand.