Jewelry Trays

Frequently Asked Questions About Jewelry Trays

1. How to use jewelry trays?

Jewelry trays are the perfect way to store your precious trinkets and accessories. You could buy a single-tiered tray if you have limited accessories, or go for a stackable, multi-tiered jewelry tray if you'd like more space to store your jewels. Most jewelry trays come with compartments, which helps you keep different types of jewelry separately. You can find trays with anywhere from 2, 4 to even up to 17 compartments. 

If you have jewelry that doesn't tarnish, then you can go for open jewelry trays. However, if you have sensitive jewelry that could tarnish upon exposure to air and moisture (such as silver), then you should go for a closed tray to protect it. 

You can choose to organize your jewelry by type, occasion, type, or metal/material as well. You could go for a closed top jewelry box or a glass top jewelry display trays to make it easy for you to visually access your trinkets. Jewelry trays can be kept on your bedroom dresser, bathroom, or your walk-in closet in case you have one. 

2. How to decorate a tray for jewelry?

There are many ways you can spruce up the look of your jewelry tray. Here are a few decorating tips:

• Painting your jewelry trays: You can make your jewelry holder look attractive by painting it with vibrant paints. To do this, First and foremost, you must completely clean your jewelry tray from the inside and out. For the inner lining, use a damp cloth with vinegar to gently clean it and let it dry. You can clean the outside area of your jewelry holder with a damp cloth and a dish soap. If there are glass panels on the outside, you can remove those and clean them using a glass cleaner. Once both the inner and outer surface is completely dry, apply an even coat of primer to the inner and outer area of the jewelry holder. You can choose the primer according to the material of your box. Once the primer is fully dry, apply a coat of paint in long, even strokes. You can choose from acrylic or metallic paint. To go for a somber look, you can paint it in white, or for a bling effect, go for gold or silver metallic paint. Once the paint dries, apply a coat of lacquer for the final finish. 
• Decoupage: This basically means gluing colored paper pieces onto the surface. Decorating your jewelry tray in the colored paper can make it look super vibrant and pretty. To do this, clean the outer surface of your jewelry holder thoroughly and apply a layer of varnish on it. Once the varnish is completely dry, take the colored paper with attractive designs of your choice, and apply a layer of varnish on its backside. Then, lay the paper flat to stick them onto the surface of your jewelry box. Finally, apply varnish to the entire jewelry box for a final finish. 

3. How to organize jewelry trays?

Jewelry trays give you the freedom to organize your accessories in a number of ways, especially if you have a stackable tray with compartments.

• By type: You could organize your jewelry by separating them into different types - for eg. separate compartments for earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings.
• By material: You could also organize them by the material - for eg. keeping your silver jewelry separately from your gold.
• By occasion: Another great way to organize your jewelry holder is by dividing it by occasion - keep your party pieces separate from your daily jewelry. 
• By make: To avoid damage by rubbing pieces against each other, you could also keep your more delicate jewelry separately from your sturdier pieces. For eg. diamond is an extremely tough material that could scratch your other pieces, which is why it should be kept separately.

4. What are the best stackable plastic jewelry storage trays?

There are a number of great stackable plastic jewelry trays available online. You can go to stackable jewelry storage where each tier is already attached to each other, or go for separate standalone trays of the same dimensions that can be manually stacked on top of each other.

Go for jewelry display trays that are made with durable, sturdy plastic material. You can go for one with a glass top display, or a closed lid box. Some plastic stackable jewelry trays also come with a mirror on the inner part of the top lid. This way, you can quickly check the piece against your ears/neck to see if it's going with your outfit for the day. 

You also have freedom in choosing the number of compartments in your stackable jewelry box. You can go for fewer compartments if you don't have too much jewelry or only a few types of pieces. However, if you want a more elaborate organization, you can go for even 17-18 compartment jewelry boxes. Jewelry holders with so many compartments lets you practically keep each piece of jewelry in its own individual compartment. 

5. How to replace the mirror in a jewelry tray?

A lot of jewelry trays come with a glued-on mirror. In case it cracks or you want to replace, this is how you can go about doing so:

• First, lay down a cardboard surface under the jewlery box on a flat floor. This is to keep you safe, in case any shards of mirror fall out.
• Then, Use a hairdryer to heat the glue. The heat will melt the glue to a point that the mirror starts to come loose.
• Once the mirror is loose enough from the edges, you can start to pry it using a crowbar. Gently apply the pressure from the edges, and you should be able to feel the mirror coming loose. You can also use a guitar wire or metal wire to separate the mirror from the glue. Just slip the wire behind one edge of the mirror, and gently move it across through to the other side. If the glue is loose, the mirror will come off. 
• Now that the mirror has come off, remove the remaining glue by using applying vinegar or oil to the glue and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, use a dry cloth to remove the residue.
• Once the surface is fully clean, then take the mirror of similar dimensions. You could measure the previous mirror and buy one of the same dimensions from a glass or hardware shop. 
• Then, apply glue to the backside of the new mirror, and slowly place it onto the surface. Let it dry for as long as it needs to fully stick on. And voila! You've successfully replaced the mirror on your jewelry box. 

Jewelry display trays are a fabulous and elegant way to keep your jewelry well-organized, protected from damage, and super easy to access. gof or one that suits your aesthetic, preferences and budget.