# How to store jewelry so it does not get damaged

> How to store jewelry at home: pieces apart, a dry place, sealed bags with anti-tarnish for silver and pearls laid flat, away from humidity and direct light.

- Source: https://www.711grados.com/en/how-to-store-jewelry/
- Language: en
- Note: This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.
- Published: 2026-06-19
- Updated: 2026-06-23
- Translation (es): https://www.711grados.com/es/como-guardar-joyas/
- Author: Sandra Sánchez
- Site: 711 Grados (https://www.711grados.com/)

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Good storage prevents scratches, tangles and tarnish. It does more than anything else to extend the life of jewelry.

## General rules

- Store pieces **dry and clean**.
- Each piece **separately**: cloth pouches, compartments or a lined jewelry box.
- **Fasten necklaces** and bracelets so they do not tangle.
- Avoid the bathroom and kitchen: humidity and steam damage jewelry.

## Silver

Store it in an airtight bag with an anti-tarnish strip or a silica packet to absorb moisture. That way it takes much longer to turn black.

## Pearls, soft stones and amber

Flat, in soft cloth, away from hard pieces. Pearls need some ambient humidity, so do not keep them in an airtight bag for months.

## Traveling

Use a padded case or one pouch per piece. Carry valuable pieces with you, not in checked luggage.

## See also

- [Why silver turns black and how to prevent it](https://www.711grados.com/en/why-does-silver-turn-black/)
- [Can you wear jewelry in the shower, pool or sea?](https://www.711grados.com/en/wearing-jewelry-in-shower-pool-and-sea/)
- [How to clean pearls](https://www.711grados.com/en/how-to-clean-pearls/)