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patandhank Jan 9th, 2025 02:19 PM

Jewelry
 
Looking for ideas on how what to use for jewelry. I usually carry earrings and necklaces. I’m not a
ring person.

How do carry yours when traveling?

Melnq8 Jan 9th, 2025 04:07 PM

Back in the day when I took jewelry on my trips, I'd use the tiny cellphane bags from craft stores, or the mini RX bags from the pharmacy. These days I just wear my favorite necklace and rings and call it a day. Can't lose it that way.

MmePerdu Jan 9th, 2025 05:26 PM

Like Melnq8, in my ears. One pair of good, but not flashy, go with everything all-purpose earrings. And scarves, not necklaces.

kja Jan 9th, 2025 06:05 PM

What MmePerdu said.

thursdaysd Jan 10th, 2025 07:27 AM

I take one cheap ring worn on the ring finger of my left hand, even though I'm not married. Occasionally I take a small jade pendant on a black string. I never wear ear rings. I see no point in taking "good" jewelry unless you are planning to attend a dress up event (i.e. not the theater). If you don't take something you value it can't be lost or stolen, and you don't have to worry about it. I stashed my jewelry in a safe deposit box before I left.

patandhank Jan 10th, 2025 02:11 PM

Trust me what I take isn’t from Tiffany’s! But I do like to take a few different pieces. I like the idea of the pill bags. I might give that a try. I have something I can put them in to keep them all in the same spot.

Thanks!

janisj Jan 10th, 2025 08:21 PM

I use silk pouches similar to these. I have 3 or 4 of different sizes so which ever one I take depends on how much jewelry I take. I like them better than the pill baggies because they are large enough to also hold bracelets and are slightly padded and privde a bit of protection.


patandhank Jan 11th, 2025 05:39 AM

The little pouches are so cute! Another great idea!

suze Jan 11th, 2025 07:36 PM

I also use a mesh pouch. It's a pretty turquoise color in a fabric you can see thru and holds a couple silver necklaces and a few bead bracelets. My earrings are small pierced studs, so besides what is in my ears I put a few extra pairs in a tiny little container (like a sample of face cream came in).

patandhank Jan 12th, 2025 09:43 AM

For my last trip I bought a new toiletry bag (Bagsmart) I really like. I used it for all my toiletries, make up, and it has a section I even put first aid supplies in. What I found was I would pull out my jewelry (mostly earrings) more often than what I ever needed the first aid supplies - which of course was a good thing.

So what I think I will try on my next trip is put the first aid supplies in a separate bag (have one that will work) and use the section in the toiletry bag for jewelry. Probably put most earrings in the pill bags and maybe a couple of pouches. Then put them in that section. It zips and is water proof. I’ll let you know how it worked.

schmerl Jan 13th, 2025 04:59 AM

This is the jewelry bag I use. I put earrings in the small pouches along the side of the bag and a necklace or bracelet in the main compartment. I don't travel with much jewelry, but I do like to wear earrings.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1638210...oaApTjEALw_wcB

zebec Jan 13th, 2025 09:11 PM

Mrs Z enjoys buying jewelry on all of our trips. She uses a soft pouch once purchased from our city's larger Chinatown.
*Question: would not an empty eyeglasses case do the job too?
I am done. les bijoux

joto Jan 14th, 2025 12:56 PM

I got a travelling jewelery pouch fro TJ Maxx. I think it's a Travelon brand. A zip pouch for necklaces or bracelets, a spot to put earrings for pierced ears and a ring holder. The pouch might be too small for big statement necklaces, but is ok for chains and smaller necklaces.

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Bokhara2 Jan 15th, 2025 11:24 PM

I use small plastic zip-lock bags. Can see instantly what is in them. Never take “ serious” jewellery.

Love ear rings & often buy them when I’m away.

Gave up travelling with jewellery rolls & bags decades ago.

ekscrunchy Jan 17th, 2025 05:03 AM

I take minimal jewelry and store it in amenity bags from airlines.
I also use zip-loc bags for sterling.

raincitygirl Jan 17th, 2025 07:51 AM

I have travel jewellery bags in 2 different sizes. I do travel with good jewellery, not all of it but some pieces.

suze Jan 17th, 2025 04:49 PM

I don't even own any "good jewelry". On vacations in tropical places I do have some fun things I pack to wear. Nothing I'd wear at home every day.


ranklniyon Jan 19th, 2025 11:49 PM

I'll use small plastic resealable bags to hold necklaces and rings, but they tend to get tangled together easily, which really bothers me.

Paqngo Jan 21st, 2025 09:02 AM

I use something like this to hold my jewelry https://www.etsy.com/listing/6822467...-purple-flower. I don’t take a lot but like to have it in one spot.

julieanna1719 Jan 26th, 2025 12:10 PM

For traveling, I usually keep my jewelry organized in a small travel case with compartments for earrings and necklaces. A soft pouch or a jewelry roll also works well to keep everything from tangling. If you're not a ring person, you can focus on neat storage for your earrings and necklaces. A hard case can protect them from damage while you’re on the go!

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Originally Posted by patandhank (Post 17623924)
Looking for ideas on how what to use for jewelry. I usually carry earrings and necklaces. I’m not a
ring person.

How do carry yours when traveling?

When I travel, I like to keep my jewelry organized and tangle-free. I use a small travel jewelry case with separate compartments for earrings and necklaces—it keeps everything in place and prevents tangling. For extra security, I put delicate pieces in mini ziplock bags and thread necklaces through a straw to keep them from knotting up.

If I'm packing light, a simple pill organizer works great for small earrings, and for statement pieces, I wrap them in a soft cloth or microfiber pouch. Another trick? I wear my most valuable or sentimental pieces during travel to avoid losing them in transit.


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