Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by a mess of tangled jewelry when you're rushing out the hotel room door to start your travel adventures. Yep, probably most of us. As so many of us know, the proper equipment is the key to a successful travel experience. Here's the good news: a good travel jewelry organizer will prevent these dreaded messes and protect all your precious pieces. The bad news: there are a lot of options for jewelry cases.
As with most things in life, not every jewelry organizer is right for everyone. Evaluate your collection and what you most often reach for when traveling before you purchase anything. Do you gravitate toward just a handful of studded earrings but love statement necklaces? Then make it a priority to find an organizer that's vertically-oriented with clasped necklace loops and elastic security bands. Or, on the flipside, if you prefer your dangly earrings but could forgo most necklaces, then opt for a case with a large earring grid. And if you're just trying to save the most space as possible while not leaving your favorite pieces at home, not to worry: there are tons of options available to you.
There are a few features you'll want to familiarize yourself with before you start shopping for a travel jewelry organizer:
Necklace loops—these are small tabs that you loop a necklace onto and let it hang down. They can come with a security clasp as well as elastic bands and elastic pouches to keep them in place to avoid tangling.
Earring grid—this small panel has holes for you to pierce your earrings through and store them conveniently.
Ring cushion—small cylindrical pillows bunched together make this cushion a secure spot to stash your rings.
Ring band—this band usually has one or both sides clasped, so you can unclasp and slip your rings onto it for a secure hold.
Zippered pouches—these are ideal for storing bracelets, but they can also work well for earrings and rings if your organizer doesn't have a grid, cushion, or band. We don't recommend storing necklaces in pouches due to the potential for tangling.
And, with that, you've got everything you need to get shopping. Your organized travels await!
Sleek, stylish, and efficient? We're sold. This organizer is the definition of small but mighty, able to fit an incredible amount of jewelry with great design that will protect your precious pieces. It has five clasped necklace loops with an elastic security band and five individual elastic pouches; three large, clear zippered pockets; an earring grid able to fit 13 pairs; and two ring bands. And all of that fits into a case the size of a small clutch. Absolutely no complaints.
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Benevolence LA Plush Velvet Travel Jewelry Box Organizer
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Benevolence LA Plush Velvet Travel Jewelry Box Organizer
This small jewelry box is perfect starter for the gals who are just beginning their collection. It has three necklace loops, a ring cushion, and three small compartments for earrings and bracelets. There's also a divider panel that has a mirror for quick makeup touch-ups. It's the perfect piece for a weekend getaway or to toss in your purse and go. Our one complaint: the necklace loops don't have security clasps.
This wallet-sized organizer packs quite the punch with three zippered pockets, a ring band, and an earring grid suitable for up to nine pairs. This probably isn't an ideal option if you travel with plenty of necklaces as there's no way to keep them untangled, but if you're okay with that, then this sleek organizer will save you plenty of luggage space.
The layout of this beautifully designed jewelry box is what really got our attention. The top easily stores necklaces with five loops and an elastic pouch, and then an earring grid panel separates the other compartment that contains a ring cushion and three small divided sections.
While we love the design, we don't love that this organizer relies on a clasp and not a zipper for closing, and that the necklace loops don't clasp for extra prevention of tangling.
A similar design to the clasped jewelry box above, this semi-circle option provides a bit more room, with a large earring grid panel and ring cushion as well as an additional storage compartment. It also has a zippered exterior. It is worth noting, though, that this organizer also doesn't have clasps on its necklace loops.
Binder-style jewelry storage can get a bad wrap for being bulky, but that couldn't be farther from the truth for this mini book. It has a whopping 50 zippered pouches that are great for storing earrings, rings, and bracelets. While most necklaces would fit, we don't recommend binder storage like this for them as they're prone to tangling.
This jewelry roll truly has more compartments and holders than we can count, so we'll let the visual speak for itself. One side has clear pouches while the other uses a loop system and elastic bands to hold necklaces, and the entire organizer rolls or folds up to the size of a small clutch.
One thing to note about this organizer is that the pouches aren't zippered. So while your earrings, rings, and bracelets are most likely okay when the organizer is rolled up, there's no guarantee that one or two won't fall out.
Minimalist jewelry lovers, this is the organizer for you. Ten necklace loops with two elastic security bands, an earring grid that holds nine pairs, a ring band, and four zippered pouches provide tons of free space for the dainty jewelry you love. While this organizer doesn't provide a lot of room for big earrings or long necklaces, it's the perfect option if you love to make a statement with layering your jewelry rather than wearing large pieces.
If packing light is the name of your travel game, then you're going to love this organizer. It has a slim design but packs a punch with how much it can hold, with three zippered pockets, a ring band, an earring grid that holds eight pairs, and four necklace loops with clasps and elastic band and pouch. It should have more than enough room for even a week-long trip without taking up way too much space in your luggage.
This small jewelry case is great for sectioning out your jewelry options per outfit when traveling. With three different tiers, there's plenty of room to plan an entire outfit's accessories for a short trip.
Storing your jewelry is as easy as throwing your wallet in your purse with this organizer. It's small but mighty, with an earring grid that can fit five pairs, a ring band, three necklace loops with two elastic pouches, and a zippered pocket. Because it's so small, this organizer might not be ideal for longer necklaces, but we wouldn't fear them getting tangled too much thanks to the dual elastic pouches for storage.
Don't want a jewelry case specifically for traveling? If you've got a small collection then this beauty might be the new piece of functional dresser décor you've been looking for. It's chic but practical: lift the lid to find two earring grid bands that fit 12 pairs, a ring cushion, a 4-way divided compartment, and a single compartment for bracelets.
Binder jewelry organizers aren't for everyone, but those who have them LOVE them. They're easy to lay flat in a suitcase or toss into a carry-on bag and allow you to easily see each and every piece you brought thanks to the individual clear pouches. These are also great for the gals who buy way more jewelry than they can ever wear—but, hey, they can dream, right?
Bringing the convenience of the binder organizer to the traditional case is this magnificent jewelry stash. It has six transparent pages of pouches combined with 12 necklace holders with an elastic band, elastic pouches, and an earring grid for nine pairs. Bracelets and rings can easily store away in the pages and be seen quickly.
There's one feature we're hesitant about with this organizer: the necklace holder. It's not a traditional loop, but more a cutout in a piece of leather. The elastic band would most likely be all the security you'd need against tangling, but it's an important note to make if you're necklaces tangle easily.
One of the easiest ways to save space when traveling is picking products that can play double duty like this organizer. The top compartment functions as a makeup bag while the zippered bottom portion is a jewelry case. There's a large and small option, and while both have a ring cushion, covered compartment, and mirror, the large size has a second covered compartment.
Perfect for the gal who can live with just a few pieces of jewelry, this medium sized case has an earring grid that can hold six pairs, a ring band, three necklace straps, three elastic pouches, and a removable double sided zippered pouch for any extras. We especially love the clasps for the necklace straps to make sure your jewelry stays in place.
The only negative with this jewelry case is that there's no elastic holds for your necklaces, so they run the risk of possibly getting tangled.
Another makeup/jewelry bag duo, this option is slightly larger than the Mark & Graham version. It also has a special pouch for makeup brushes, making it great if you don't think the large Mark & Graham bag will be enough room for you. The jewelry case has an earring grid, ring band, necklace loop, and two elastic pouches. We really love the design of the necklace loops on this one. Not only do the loops clasp, but there's also an elastic band to keep them totally in place.
While this organizer gives you more room for your makeup and jewelry, that also means it'll take up more space in your luggage. If you like to pack light, then this is not the option for you.
Do you prefer to section your jewelry out by individual pieces or even coordinating for an outfit? Then this is the case for you. It has six small, clear, zippered pouches that are perfect for setting aside a day of jewelry or individual pieces if you worry about tangling.
This jewelry case might be small, but it can pack quite a bit inside. It includes a removable earring grid that can hold six pairs, a ring cushion, four additional compartments, as well as four necklace loops with an elastic pouch.
As with most small jewelry cases, this one isn't ideal for bangles or other stiff bracelets. Another downside is that it lacks clasps for the necklace loops. Additionally, the exterior is sealed using a clasp and not a zipper, an outlier in comparison to the rest of the cases on this list.
Mainly into necklaces? Then there's definitely no need for you to have a large jewelry case with all the fixings. This roll bag has nine compartments so your necklaces to lay individually and you won't have to worry about them getting tangled.
Hannah Jones is the Commerce Editor for Country Living. Her eye is always on the next up-and-coming products to include in gift guides and she's ready to test everything from dog beds to garden tools for product reviews. When she’s not scoping out the latest and greatest items on the market, you can find her hanging with her two rescue dogs.