Crafts & DIY
15 Brilliant Jewelry Hacks
These jewelry hacks are great!
D.G. Sciortino
08.14.17

Clothing wouldn’t be anything without jewelry to complete your look. Accessorizing is the most fun part about getting dressed.

Which is why putting your jewelry together should be a breeze, and it can be if you know these jewelry hacks.

How to Clasp A Bracelet

Unwind a paper clip and straighten out one end. Clasp one end of the paper clip through the clasp and hold the straight end in your hand to steady the bracelet while you clip it together.

Untangle a Necklace

Use baby oil, a straight pin, or baby powder to untangle a necklace or thin chain.

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The Diamond Store

How to Determine Your Ring Size

Take a thin strip of paper and wrap it around your finger and mark it where the ends meet. Measure the strip and use the chart below to determine your ring size.

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Montana Body Art

Organize your Jewelry

Place vases and tea cups around your house to create beautiful organization.

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Marcus Design

Use Clear Containers

Transparent containers work best to organize jewelry because you can see what you have while also protecting your items.

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The Container Store

Make It Look Expensive Without Being Expensive

Darker metals look higher in quality when you’re buying inexpensive jewelry.

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Prevent Tangle

Run your necklaces through a straw to prevent them from tangling.

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A Cup of Sparkle

Take a Ring Off

Spray Windex on your finger to slide your ring off. The Windex will help to shrink your finger so you can get it off.

How To Clean Gold

Use beer to clean gold jewelry.

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Rachel Ray Every Day

How to Clean Silver

Use ketchup to clean silver jewelry.

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How to Clean a Diamond

Use dish soap and a toothbrush to polish up your diamond.

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Jewels Globe

Secure Small Earrings

Place a button in between your small studs and earrings to get them paired together and easier to find.

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Prevent Your Jewelry From Getting Ruined

Sweat, ocean water, and perfume are the top things that ruin jewelry so you’ll want to limit your jewelry’s exposure to them.

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Etsy

Travel With Press’n Seal

Lay your jewelry between two pieces of Press’n Seal to save space and keep items untangled.

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Ruby and Perry

Use a Pill Bottle to Secure Small Pieces

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Amazon

Use a weekly pill bottle to secure your tiny pieces of jewelry when traveling.

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