The Prettiest Jewelry Boxes to Fill With Glittery Things

(Image credit: Design by Morgan McMullen)

published 30 December 2020

At the end of a long day, I take off my rings (opens in new tab), earrings (opens in new tab), and necklaces (opens in new tab) and put them on my dresser or bathroom sink. Now, I'm not a messy person per se, but often a midi ring or earring stud will go MIA. They fall behind my dresser or roll off the sink, forcing me to jump into action to save my earrings before they make it down the drain. I've only recently started using tiny jewelry dishes to contain my growing accessories collection (spring 2021's jewelry trends (opens in new tab) are looking pretty good, by the way), but even that isn't the best solution. I've learned I need an actual jewelry box. In my search for one, I found plenty of pretty organizers that not only have many compartments to hold my baubles, but also double as cute decor for my house. Ahead, I shared my favorite jewelry holders so you too won't lose any more precious jewels (opens in new tab).

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West Elm Modern Lacquer Jewelry Box

Most Stackable

Whether you have an ample jewelry collection or are growing it one piece at a time, this jewelry box will follow along with you on that journey. The stackable trays are sold individually or as a set of two with many compartments to store all your baubles.

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Crate and Barrel Selma White Jewelry Box

Most Earthy

Is your apartment or house heavy on the wood accents? If it is, you'll want to get this jewelry box with a wooden lid. The top shelf holds rings while the two side swing drawers can hold larger pieces like necklaces. There's even a built-in mirror, so you don't have to go all the way to the bathroom to put on your jewels.

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Most Displayable

If your happy place is near a body of water, keep these seashell boxes close. Store your jewels in them, and when your collection has outgrown the space, repurpose the shells as bookshelf decor or as lipstick containers.

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Mercer41 Bone Jewelry Box

Most Elegant

This jewelry box looks elegant whether displayed in the bathroom or in your bedroom. It has a gold handle and a single compartment for your precious jewels. Another idea for use: You can store your remotes in here to keep your coffee table clutter free.

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Anthropologie Watch Display Box

Most Useful Watch Holder

For those of us who love watches and think they're as important as the earrings or necklaces in the collection, get this case designed specifically to hold your timepieces. They won't get scratched or dusty in here.

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MoMA Honeycomb Stacking Jewelry Boxes

Most Playful

You're on the hunt for unique jewelry boxes and this one definitely fits that bill. The colors and shape are visually interesting, and the honeycomb design was inspired by the natural geometry created by bees. You can stack or nestle the containers together.

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Kate Spade York Keaton Street Collection Jewelry Box

Most Space-Saving Design

This white and gold jewelry box makes for a wonderful gift to someone special in your life. The petite size is well suited for those who don't have a lot of space in their homes.

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Mejuri Beige Grain Leather Jewelry Box

Most Minimalist

Everyone's favorite minimalist jewelry brand offers two substantial boxes (the inside has three removable trays!) to keep your stackable rings and pendant necklaces in. The jewelry holder is made from grain leather and has an anti-tarnish microsuede interior lining. This box can also be monogrammed free of charge. Fancy!

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WOLF 'Caroline' Travel Jewelry Case

Most Travel-Friendly

Going on vacation? Select your favorite everyday pieces and put them into this handy travel jewelry case. It has room for your necklaces, earrings, and rings so they don't get jostled around and lost in your carry-on bag.

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H&M Clear Glass Jewelry Box

Most 'Gram-Worthy

We've all seen those photos on Pinterest of nicely displayed jewelry in glass cases. If that is your aesthetic, you'll love this affordable transparent gold box from H&M. It looks luxe on your dresser with necklaces and rings inside or even on your bookshelf, should you decide to fill it with tiny crystals or other knickknacks instead.

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Ultimate Extra-Large Jewelry Box

Most Classic

This jewelry box is so big you may not have enough pieces to even fill it. The top portion contains 12 compartments, the top drawer has 18, the middle drawer has 3, and the bottom drawer contains one compartment for bigger items like a watch. You can also get this one monogrammed with one letter on the lower right corner of the inside mirror.

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Sophie Bille Brahe Velvet Jewelry Box

Most Colorful

What looks like a lush velvet pillow (like the one Rachel Green's hairless cat (opens in new tab) sat on) is actually a jewelry box. It comes in several colors, though my favorite is this marigold yellow, which will look great on your vanity table. It's travel-sized approved too.

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Urban Outfitters Octagon Curio Box

Most Unique Shape

Once you've invested in a classic glass jewelry box, opt for different glass shapes. This octagon one is perfect for earrings or rings. All the different boxes will come together as stylish decor for your dresser.

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Homde Faux Leather Jewelry Box

Most Gift-Approved

Most jewelry boxes are horizontal, so if you're looking for something that maximizes what little space you have on the counter, get this vertical one. It has six pull out drawers, one deeper drawer for sunglasses, and two side compartments with 22 hooks and 4 pockets for necklaces. It even comes with a removable mini jewelry box for travel. Adding this to my wishlist.

Marina Liao is the former fashion news editor at MarieClaire.com, where she covered celebrity style (from Meghan Markle to Katie Holmes), fashion trends, and shopping advice, plus conducted original interviews with industry insiders. She's also had many opportunities to write content in other areas such as beauty, food, tech, and even home. Her previous fashion stints include POPSUGAR and Cosmopolitan.