Jewelry and watches on the go: storage that fits in your suitcase

Why use dedicated storage for travel?

In a suitcase, everything moves. Chains knot, earrings get lost at the bottom of a pocket, a watch gets scratched by a key. Good travel storage does three things: it separates your pieces, it holds them in place during the journey and it stays compact in your luggage.

Its size depends on what you are taking, not on the length of your stay: a few chosen pieces are enough for a weekend, while a larger collection calls for a carrying case. The tool below therefore starts from the number of pieces.

How many pieces are you taking?

Enter the number of necklaces, pairs of earrings, rings, bracelets and watches you want to take. Choose travel mode: in this mode, no compartment holds two necklaces, so they do not tangle during the journey.

The traveler's quiz

Jewelry, watches or both? How many pieces? Two questions, and the quiz sends you to the pre-filled tool or to the watch cases.

Pouch, case, carrying case, box: which format?

Our tips to keep everything untangled

Close the clasps

An open clasp snags everything that passes. Close it before putting the chain away, even for a short trip.

One piece per slot

One necklace per strip, one bracelet per compartment, one watch per cushion. Avoid putting several chains in the same pocket.

Read the dimensions

A carry-on suitcase and a weekend bag do not have the same dimensions. Compare the dimensions on the product page with the space you have, without relying on a general standard: only the measurements of your own luggage matter.

Keep valuables with you

For the pieces you care about most, many people choose to keep them in their carry-on bag. It is a personal choice, which travel storage makes simple.

Weekend, business trip, long journey: the right format for your needs

The format depends not on the length of your stay but on the number and kind of pieces you take. Ten days with three pieces of jewelry fit in a pouch; a weekend with your whole collection will call for a carrying case.

The jewelry packing list

• Close all clasps before putting chains away.
• Put each necklace in its own strip, compartment or pouch.
• Store earrings in pairs, on a card or in a compartment.
• Wedge rings into slots rather than leaving them loose.
• Protect watches in a cushion or roll case.
• Slip the storage into the center of the suitcase, surrounded by clothes, rather than on top.
• Photograph the contents before leaving: that way you know what should come back.

These steps take a few minutes and avoid most unpleasant surprises on arrival.

When you get back: unpacking and cleaning

When you get back, open the storage, take the pieces out and let them breathe before putting them back at home. A soft cloth is enough to wipe down whatever has traveled. For silver, see How to Clean Silver Jewelry: 5 Methods That Work, and for caring for the storage itself, How to Care for and Clean Your Jewelry Displays.

A selection to take with you

Compact Roll-Up Leather Travel Jewelry CasePortable Velvet Travel Jewelry PouchCompact Portable Velvet Travel Jewelry BoxLeather Travel Watch Roll, 3 SlotsWaterproof Plastic Jewelry Case, 8 to 15 SlotsPortable Leather Travel Ring BoxWaterproof EVA Travel Watch Case

Delivered before you leave?

Before you decide, check that your parcel will arrive in time: enter your departure date and the tool calculates the order-by date from the published delivery range of 6 to 15 business days, after a few business days of processing.

Going further

• Jewelry Boxes: How to Store and Protect Your Pieces
• Watch Displays: Boxes, Winders and Display Cases

Do you own automatic watches? The automatic watches section covers winders, boxes and cases. Do you mostly store things at home? See organizing my jewelry.

Frequently asked questions