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By Hey June
The Jewelry Box That Fits in Your Carry-On and Nothing Tangles You zip the suitcase, feel so smart about it, and then land to find your two favorite nec...
You zip the suitcase, feel so smart about it, and then land to find your two favorite necklaces knotted into one sad little clump at the bottom of your makeup bag. We've watched this one happen a thousand times! Usually right before a dinner you got allll dressed up for.
The fix isn't fewer pieces, girl. It's a travel jewelry box that actually holds your pieces still.
A sandwich bag keeps your jewelry together, sure. But does it keep your chains from wrapping around each other while your bag gets tossed into the overhead bin? Nope!
A proper travel jewelry box has slots and padding that hold each piece in its own little spot. Necklaces lie flat, studs stay paired, and nothing goes sliding around mid-flight. That's the whole reason we carry travel jewelry boxes instead of just telling you to wad everything into a pouch and hope for the best.
And because our pieces are gold filled and sterling silver, a compact little box is all they need! These metals handle travel soooo beautifully with just a little basic care.
Here's the real trick to a carry-on box that fits. Choose pieces that stretch across all your outfits!
A pair of huggies you never take off, one everyday necklace, and a small set of studs will cover basically any trip. You can swim, shower, and sleep in gold filled huggies, which means that's one pair you don't even have to pack... it's already on your ears!
Want a little variety for dinners? Toss in a dangle or a charm necklace that layers with the chain you brought. Three or four pieces, one box, done and done.
Nest your necklaces instead of piling them in a heap. Lay each chain flat in its own slot, and clasp the ends so loose links can't catch on anything.
Bringing two chains to layer? A little length difference helps them sit apart instead of wrapping around each other. And a magnetic detangler clasp in the back does that same job when you're actually wearing them!
Studs and huggies get their own padded section so those posts don't scratch up your chains.
Travel means sunscreen, sweat, and pool water, and all of that loves to sit on your metal over time.
When you unpack, give anything that touched water a gentle wash with just a drop of mild dish soap, then dry it allll the way before it goes back in the box. Water left sitting on metal is what wears it down, so that drying step matters more than you'd think!
Store everything with your pieces lying flat and separated, and your jewelry comes home ready for the next trip instead of needing a full rescue mission.