Pack your jewelry for a move with smart storage tips. Keep your valuables safe and organized with a sleek, clear jewelry case designed for travel.
How to Pack Jewelry for Moving Day
Anyone who's ever moved into a new home knows how easily small items can get lost along the way—or misplaced only to be found months (or years) later in a dusty box that wasn't unpacked. Don't let this happen to your jewelry.
Our guide will walk you through exactly how to pack jewelry for moving to prevent pieces from getting lost, avoid dreaded tangles, secure your valuables, and ensure your favorite items are accessible as soon as you want them.
Why You Shouldn't Pack Jewelry in Moving Boxes
Jewelry is small, valuable, and often hard to replace. So it calls for special care.
You wouldn't just toss it into a storage chest at home, so you shouldn't lump it with the rest of your belongings when packing for a move. This could result in items getting lost, damaged, or stolen.
Take extra precautions, especially when transporting delicate, high-value, or sentimental pieces. You can't expect movers to handle everything with the gentle hand required to safeguard jewelry—even when a box is labeled "fragile."
Instead of placing your jewelry in cardboard boxes, put it in a case or organizer you can bring with you and have close by at all times. You'll likely have a bag or suitcase with must-have items you know you'll need before unpacking everything else—pack your jewelry in that.
Choosing the Right Storage for Your Jewelry
What's the best way to pack jewelry for moving? It depends on a few factors, like the size of your jewelry collection, what types of pieces you own, how far you're moving, and how you're getting there.
Travel Jewelry Cases for Maximum Protection
A travel jewelry case is ideal for transporting jewelry. The thoughtfully designed cases from Truffle have various built-in organizational features, including a removable earring card, modular pouches, and designated spots for rings, necklaces, and bracelets.
They allow you to keep each item accessible and organized yet separate to prevent tangled necklaces and stray earrings that can't find their match.
For compact storage, the Clarity Petite Case, Mini Jetset Case and our Privacy Jewelry Case are perfect for holding smaller pieces like earrings or rings. To customize your organization even further, pair any of our cases with the clear jewelry pouches—a set of four felt pouches (two large and two small) designed to keep your littlest treasures secure, and features a clear window on one side for easy visibility.
Not only that, but our sturdy jewelry organizers boast crush-resistant sides and soft felt lining to protect metal and stones from scratches. They're also conveniently compact, fitting effortlessly inside any purse, duffel, or carry-on.
DIY Packing Methods Using Household Items
If you're in a pinch or need a custom solution for moving your jewelry without a hitch, everyday items can work.
For instance, you can use a pill case to hold rings, stud earrings, huggies, and smaller hoops. Chain necklaces and bracelets can be placed in individual zip-top plastic bags—close the bag but let the clasp hang out to prevent knots. Another strategy is to thread necklaces or chains through drinking straws so they don't tangle en route.
To protect your jewelry from scratches, wrap each piece in a microfiber cloth, such as the reusable cleaning cloths that come with sunglasses. Speaking of sunglasses, a hard-shell sunglass case can work as a small jewelry carrier in a pinch.
You can also use mini boxes (like the boxes jewelry comes in), little suede drawstring bags, or felt pouches. If you don't have microfiber cloths, soft materials like pieces of an old cotton T-shirt or tissue paper can help cushion delicate items.
Packing Different Types of Jewelry for a Move
Ahead, find pointers for packing different types of jewelry for a move.
Preventing Tangled Necklaces and Chains
One of the biggest hurdles with packing jewelry is preventing tangles.
Your best bet is to pack each necklace and anything else with a chain separately. Fasten the clasps before stowing them away, and consider using a jewelry book for longer chains. Or, as mentioned above, you can use straws or mini zip-top bags.
If you’re using a travel jewelry box, look for a design with a compartment specifically for necklaces to keep them upright and separate—like our Privacy Travel Jewelry Case has. This makes them easy to access once you arrive at your new home.
Keeping Rings, Earrings, Bracelets, and Watches Secure
Pack earring pairs together by linking the hoops or connecting the backs to the posts. Then place them in small compartments where they won't snag anything else.
You can stack rings and bangles and place them in a felt pouch or small drawstring bag. This helps keep them secure while maximizing space.
A travel watch case is ideal for watches, but any padded carrier with hard sides can work. The main thing is preventing the bands or metal from other jewelry pieces from scratching the faces.
Extra Protection for High-Value or Sentimental Pieces
Take extra care when packing high-value or sentimental pieces. Wrap gemstones and delicate metals in a soft cloth to prevent tarnishing and scratches.
You might also think about getting insurance, either jewelry insurance or moving insurance, to cover the cost if anything is lost or damaged during the move.
What to Do After You Move
What about when you arrive at your new home? Here's what to do with your jewelry once you get there.
Unpacking and Organizing Your Jewelry in Your New Home
We suggest unpacking delicate items first and putting them away to minimize the chance of damage.
Ideally, you'll have a jewelry organizer or display case in your closet or vanity. But until that's unpacked or purchased, you can keep everything in a safe, an accessible drawer, or a travel jewelry case.
Checking for Damage or Missing Pieces
As you unpack, inspect each piece of jewelry for loose settings, scratches, or missing parts. You might also want to have a checklist (something you'd create before packing and moving) so you can account for each item and make sure nothing's missing.
Move With Confidence Using Truffle Jewelry Cases
Truffle cases are sleek, functional, durable, and TSA-friendly—just the thing for traveling or settling into a new home.
Whether you go with a clear travel pouch or an opaque travel jewelry organizer, our on-the-go organizational solutions will help you keep your jewelry orderly, accessible, and protected during your move.
