Jewelry Storage vs. Jewelry Showcase

I read a post on blog Jane D'avril yesterday about how she likes the idea of having jewelry draping out of a decorative item.

Well...that got me thinking to my own jewelry storage which has been an evolving process. There was a time when I kept everything organized in one place and would carefully reorganize when necessary. Then I graduated college and got a job and *poof* (yes, I do use that word in real sentences sometimes) all of my free time disappeared and it made more sense to be able to grab and go.

This shelf/hooks hold all of my necklaces. I have my Mom to thank for most of them. It used to be that when I'd go through her jewelry and she'd be pretty mad, but now if I see something I like she usually says, "Take it! I never wear it!"
My favorite red jewelry box. I hide buttons, rings, and things I never wear in here.
I store bangles, watches, and even earrings along the edge of this vase. I got it for $4 at a thrift shop and it has had many uses since.
Oooh and look. West Elm is having a little sale on some things you could use to store jewelry. Check it out, 3 different sizes between $6 and $30.
What would be prettier than the shabby chic hooks I have hanging my necklaces? Any and all of these Anthropologie hooks. I tried to pick out some less expensive ones...Nothing here is over $24.Instead of a vase for bangles and things, why not a plate, or a mushroom vase? This is too cute, via Armas Design, sold on Doe. I think the plate might not be available anymore, but the mushroom vase is $22.