Almost every tangled necklace has the same story. It was set down in a pile with a few others, the drawer got opened and closed, and the chains worked themselves into a knot. The fix is simple: keep chains apart and keep them still.
Why necklaces tangle
Fine chains are flexible and light, so any movement lets them loop through each other. The more chains in one spot, and the more that spot gets jostled, the worse it gets. Drawers and travel pouches are the usual suspects.
Six habits that prevent tangles
Hang each chain on its own
Hanging is the single best way to store necklaces. Gravity keeps the chain straight, and nothing is touching it. A jewelry tree with separate branches gives every necklace its own spot.
Fasten the clasp before you store it
A closed loop is much less likely to thread through another chain than two loose ends.
Separate fine chains from chunky pieces
Heavy statement necklaces can drag delicate chains into a knot. Give them separate branches or a separate spot.
Give rings and studs a dish
Small pieces disappear on a dresser. A dish at the base of your jewelry stand keeps rings, studs and hair ties in one place.
Store where you get ready
If your jewelry lives where you actually put it on, you'll hang it back up at night instead of dropping it on the counter.
Pack chains flat for travel
A popular trick is to thread a fine chain through a drinking straw and fasten the clasp, so it can't knot in your bag.
Already tangled?
Lay the necklace flat on a hard surface, loosen the knot with two pins or needles, and work slowly from the outside of the knot in. A drop of baby oil can help on a stubborn knot; wash and dry the chain afterward.
Why we made ours in marble
Our jewelry tree has gold branches for hanging necklaces and bracelets on a solid marble base that doubles as a ring dish. The weight of the stone keeps it steady when you lift a chain off, and because it's natural marble, the veining on yours is one of a kind. It comes in white or grey.
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Marble Jewelry TreeWhite or grey marble
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