subject: Storing Precious Diamond Jewelry [print this page] The most important, basic rule: The most important, basic rule:
Each jewelry product should be kept separately and carefully. As it is not feasible to keep all the things separately therefore all the items should be immobilized so that they do not rub against each other.
Simple Solutions...
Some jewelry is available in proper boxes which can be used further for storage. For other such things one can use little creativity and make small pouches and boxes. The easiest way to keep the jewelry safely is to enfold it into acid free tissue- paper, raw silk, untreated cotton etc.
Other accessories like earrings, stickpins etc can be tucked a cushion or a board which can later be put into padded bag. Neck chains can be properly kept in fabric or wooden hooks, long boxes can also prove to be good storage place for the chains.
Jewelry Boxes:
Some jewelry boxes are less spacious and are used for keeping few pieces of small jewelry only. While purchasing the jewelry box one must see that there are enough partitions in the box so that one can store the jewelry perfectly. The large partitions in the box can also accommodate wrapped items.
Travel Cases:
Are the hard sided boxes which have enough space to keep the jewelry properly. One must see that the travel cases have appropriate compartments which are well padded to avoid rubbing of the jewelry. If the jewelry case does not have pads, then one can keep the things by wrapping them in cotton wool. One must be careful with the size of the case also so that it is easy to carry when one has to travel.
Another travel solution is to buy the roll-ups. Roll-ups are made up of cloth or leather and contain pouches for convenient storage. This strip can be rolled and are easy to carry. One must keep in mind that the Roll-ups are made up of heavy material so that the pieces do not get scratched with each other. But the hard sided cases are preferable than the roll-ups as the jewelry is more safe into it.
Jewel Caskets:
These are other kind of cases available which are generally used to make presentations. These are beautiful cases with sufficient space to keep the jewelry the space may vary from one casket to another. Therefore one must be very careful in storing the jewelry as they are delicate and need proper care. All the boxes and pouches provide security to your precious belongings.
