How to Pack Jewelry for Moving

While moving, most of us accentuate packing oddly shaped items meaning we often forget about smaller things like jewelry. Jewelry includes decorative items like rings, necklaces, earrings, brooches, bracelets, etc., and can be worn on the clothes or attached to the body. If you are moving soon and need help packing up valuables like jewelry, read the following text.

Make an Inventory

We often don’t have time to make a full inventory of jewelry. Well, if you are moving, this is the perfect chance to make a list of all the jewelry you own. It doesn’t matter what you own ( expensive family inheritance or a couple of bijouterie pieces). In any case, it is a good idea to make a full list of your belongings before the actual packing. Creating an inventory is an excellent way to keep track of your jewelry, getting sure none of it gets left behind.

The fastest way is to take photos of all of your pieces, keep them on your laptop, or use some online storage.

Declutter

Moving is a perfect opportunity to declutter your home and to get rid of jewelry you don’t like wearing as often as the other pieces. You can always throw them away or gift those pieces to charities or unprofitable organizations. Some of them are even recyclable.

Packing Jewelry

Those who own pricey items or valuable family heritage should consider putting these jewelry pieces on a travel jewelry roll. One of the most common tips includes mislabeling the boxes containing jewelry to prevent theft risks, whether you are moving by yourself or hiring professionals.

Prevent Tangling

Delicate pieces like necklaces and bracelets often end up tangled. Most users report the best solution to prevent tangling is to use zip lock bags. Place each piece in an individual zip lock bag, and you are good to go. If you have time to get serious about tangling prevention, we recommend threading bracelets and necklaces thru paper or plastic straws. Just take the necklace ( or bracelet) and thread it thru the straw and clasp (trim if necessary). Larger pieces like chains require the same method, although you d want to use a toilet roll or a paper towel roll.

Whatever you are using, remember to wrap each piece in (packing) paper.

Earrings and Rings

There are two things to pay attention to while packing earrings: tangling prevention and keeping the pair together. Try using a sheet of foam by piercing each one through. Just don’t forget to secure it with the back of the earring or with tape. Remember to put the foam sheet in the moving container and wrap it in (packing) paper. For packing smaller earrings, a pill organizer will do the trick. As for the rings, they are the easiest to pack. Containers like pill organizers or sunglasses cases will do the trick when it comes to packing rings. Also, egg cartons can be put here to fair use; don’t forget to stack up a lot of paper on the top.

Ways to Pack Jewelry

Plastic or Paper Straws

As mentioned before, straws are perfect for packing delicate pieces like necklaces and bracelets. We recommend using paper straws.

Toilet Paper Rolls or Paper Towel Rolls

Using paper rolls is similar to the method mentioned above (using straws). We recommend using this method for bigger necklaces and bracelets or packing more jewelry pieces together. Use paper towel rolls for longer chains.

Egg Cartons

Users report using egg cartons is one of the best ways to pack jewelry, especially when it comes to necklaces. Why? Well, you can pack several necklaces in one egg carton without any fear of tangling.

Use Buttons

Buttons are one of the best solutions for packing smaller earings securely and cheaply. Stick the earring thru the hole on the button and place the back of the earring on the other side—a perfect way to keep earrings together and organize them simultaneously.

Ziplock or Sandwich Bags

Ziplock and sandwich bags are perfect for the excellent organization of jewelry. It is recommended to separate and put each item in an individual bag to prevent tangling and breakage of the pieces.

Using Jewelry Boxes

This is the most obvious solution out there. Using a jewelry box for packing is elemental as long as you put all of the pieces in separate ziplock (or sandwich) bags. This way, you are ensuring jewelry doesn’t get mixed up in transport.

Keep Your Belongings Close

As you already know, most moving guides mention it is essential to keep your documents and money close to you on a moving day. Likewise, if you own valuable jewelry pieces, do the same thing. This way, you are ensuring none of your precious items get lost or damaged in transport. Also, there is no way anything gets stolen. Besides keeping the gems close, you call mislabel the jewelry box and make sure you’re the only one that knows where are your pricey pieces located.

Summary

Generally, moving is a complicated process that will require a lot of your attention and focus. After you are done with packing furniture and larger items, the next thing is to take care of valuables, including jewelry.

There are many ways to pack up jewelry using plastic or paper straws, toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, egg cartons, buttons, ziplock or sandwich bags, and jewelry bags. Whichever you choose, make sure to follow the instructions mentioned above on how to pack right.

If you want to prevent any risk of theft and damage, consider getting an insurance policy or mislabeling the box containing jewelry. There are many NYC movers with insurance.