Feb 4 - Organize and Care for Your Jewelry Like a Pro

Feb 4 - Organize and Care for Your Jewelry Like a Pro - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Published: Tue, 02/04/25

Updated: Thu, 02/06/25

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by Maria Gracia

February 4, 2025

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Sort through your jewelry collection, removing any broken pieces or items you no longer wear. Decide whether to sell, pass on to someone you know, donate, or toss.

Organize and Care for Your Jewelry Like a Pro

Jewelry can be a beautiful way to express your style, but without proper care and organization, it can quickly turn into a tangled mess—or worse, get lost or damaged. Whether you have a few cherished pieces or an extensive collection, keeping your jewelry organized and in great condition is essential. Here’s how to keep everything neat, accessible, and sparkling.

1. Declutter and Sort Your Jewelry
Before organizing, go through your jewelry collection and decide what you actually wear. Broken pieces, outdated styles, or earrings missing their match can be donated or repurposed...or sold if applicable.

Once you have your favorites, sort them into categories: everyday jewelry, special occasion pieces, sentimental keepsakes, and costume jewelry.

2. Prevent Tangles and Damage with the Right Storage

The key to keeping jewelry in good shape is storing it properly. Here are some must-have organizers:

Necklace Holder: Avoid frustrating knots and tangles by hanging your necklaces on a necklace holder.

Earring Organizer: Keep pairs beautifully sorted and easily accessible in an earring organizer.

Jewelry Armoire: If you have a large collection, a freestanding jewelry armoire provides ample space for all of your jewelry.

Ring Dish for Everyday Use: Place a small ring dish by your sink (not where it has the potential to fall down the drain though) or nightstand to hold the jewelry you take off frequently.

3. Regular Maintenance:

Jewelry needs more than just proper storage—it should be cleaned and maintained regularly.

Get Your Jewelry Professionally Cleaned: Over time, dirt and oils build up, making jewelry lose its sparkle. A professional cleaning once or twice a year keeps your pieces looking their best.

Have Precious Stones Checked: Rings with diamonds, sapphires, or other gemstones should be inspected by a jeweler periodically to ensure the prongs are secure. You don’t want to lose a stone because a setting was loose.

Trust me...my mom never had her engagement ring checked and, years later, she lost the diamond, never to be found again. She had it replaced, but it always made her very sad that she lost the original.

At-Home Cleaning: For everyday maintenance, clean your jewelry at home.

4. Store Jewelry in a Safe Place
If you have heirloom or investment jewelry, a safe deposit box may be worth considering.

5. Travel Smart with Your Jewelry
If you travel often, a portable travel jewelry case is a must to keep your jewelry organized and tangle-free while on the go.

By taking a little time to organize and care for your jewelry, you can keep your favorite pieces safe, easy to find, and looking as stunning as the day you got them. Whether it’s a treasured engagement ring or a fun fashion necklace, good organization and maintenance help ensure your jewelry remains in perfect condition for years to come.

A Brewed Rivalry

Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts have been fueling coffee lovers for decades, but they started in very different ways. Dunkin’ was founded in 1950 in Quincy, Massachusetts, by Bill Rosenberg, who aimed to serve quick, affordable coffee and donuts.

Starbucks, on the other hand, was founded in 1971 in Seattle by Jerry Baldwin, Gordon Bowker, and Zev Siegl as a small coffee bean shop before evolving into the global coffeehouse chain we know today.

While Starbucks leans into upscale, customizable drinks, Dunkin’ has always focused on speed and simplicity—hence their slogan, "America Runs on Dunkin’."

The original Starbucks logo featured a two-tailed mermaid (a siren) inspired by Norse mythology, while Dunkin’ didn’t officially add “Donuts” to its name until 1955—and then dropped it again in 2019 to just “Dunkin’.”

And if you’ve ever wondered why we call it a "cup of joe," one theory traces it back to 1914, when U.S. Navy Secretary Josephus "Joe" Daniels banned alcohol on ships—making coffee the strongest drink sailors could get their hands on.

Whether you prefer a fancy latte or a classic iced coffee, these two coffee giants have revolutionized the way we fuel our mornings.

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From Winter Blues to Rosy Hues
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Presidential Love Letters
You’ll love these romantic and heartfelt sentiments penned by presidents from The White House

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What you need to know to make your downsizing journey smooth, stress-free, and successful

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Love Where You Live
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Organizing from the Heart
Practical ways to tidy up and preserve your most sentimental treasures

Cozy Comfort for Chilly Nights
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February 2025 Monthly Organizing Checklist:

I just published my NEW February 2025 Monthly Organizing Checklist. It contains an organizing TO DO for every day of the month...already thought out for you. I hope you love it!

February 2025 Monthly Organizing Challenge: Acts of Kindness: Kindness has the power to transform both the giver and the receiver, creating a ripple effect of positivity that brightens the world around us. These Acts of Kindness Challenges are designed to encourage small but meaningful acts that can bring joy to someone’s day, foster deeper connections, and remind us of the beauty in simple gestures.

GON Reader Web Poll: Which of these items would you find hardest to part with during a decluttering spree? Cast your vote in the poll on my home page and let me know. Results will be published in this newsletter next month.

Results of last month's poll: Last month I polled GON Readers and asked, "When it is snowing outside, what is your favorite thing to do?" Here are the results, along with a whole bunch of personal reader comments

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