There is nothing more frustrating than picking the perfect outfit and finding your favourite necklace tied in a knot that seems impossible to undo. Beyond the wasted time, tugging at it can weaken the clasps or even snap the finest chains. At My Jewel Boxes we know that well-kept jewellery lasts a lifetime — so here are our best tips to organise your necklaces and keep them tangle-free.
1. The drinking-straw trick for travelling
If you are heading off on a trip and don’t yet have a portable jewellery box, this simple hack is a lifesaver: thread one end of the chain through a paper straw and fasten the clasp on the outside. The straw acts as a rigid core that stops the chain knotting around itself.
2. Sort by length and thickness
The most common mistake is storing chunky chains alongside very fine ones. Heavier pieces move around more and “catch” the delicate ones. Keep your chokers apart from your longer necklaces, and give thick statement chains their own space.
3. Hang them or lay them flat — never piled up
Chains left in a heap are guaranteed to tangle. Either hang each necklace so it stays straight, or lay it flat in its own lined compartment. The golden rule: one necklace, one space.
4. A dedicated necklace box is the best solution
For a lasting fix, a box with individual necklace slots keeps every piece separated, visible and protected from dust. Take a look at our luxury necklace boxes designed to hold each chain in its place.
How to travel with necklaces without tangles
The trick that works best is the simplest: thread the chain through a drinking straw or a cardboard tube and close the clasp at the other end. The chain stays straight and cannot loop. For fine or very long chains, wind them around a rectangle of card with two side notches.
If you travel often, a travel jewellery box with compartments and hooks removes the problem at the root and protects the clasp, the part that suffers most. Store each necklace separately: two chains in the same pouch always end up interlaced, however neatly you leave them.
How to display them in store without tangles
On the counter, the rule is one piece per stand. Neck or bust displays keep the chain in its natural fall, avoid kinks and show the real length — usually the customer’s first question.
For stock that is not on display, use individual zip pouches or cases with a slot for the pendant: they separate items, prevent rubbing and speed up restocking. If you handle many similar chains, label the pouch by length (40, 45, 50 cm); it saves time on every sale and stops you opening five boxes to find the right size.
Conclusion
Learning to organise your necklaces saves you time every morning and extends the life of your favourite pieces. With a few simple habits — and the right storage — knots will be a thing of the past.