How to Store Layered Necklaces Without Tangling

Keeping your favorite layered necklaces knot-free can feel tricky, but a few smart habits make all the difference. Proper storage keeps them looking beautiful and ready to wear, whether you own delicate chains or bold statement pieces.

If you're starting your collection, investing in layered necklace sets is a great first step. They're designed to sit neatly together, which makes organizing them even easier.

DIY methods

You don't need fancy organizers to keep your necklaces free of knots; simple, creative solutions work just as well, just like learning how to layer necklaces without tangling. With a few everyday items and a little ingenuity, you can prevent tangles while keeping your jewelry easy to find.

1. Use straws or tubes to separate chains

Who knew something as simple as a straw could save your favorite necklace from a mess? Slip one end of each necklace through a drinking straw, cocktail straw, or slim plastic tube, then clasp it on the other side.

This keeps the chain stretched out and prevents it from looping around itself. Do you have chunkier pieces? Cut a wider straw or use a reusable silicone straw, so the clasp slides through easily, perfect for keeping your layered charm necklaces organized

The ANNE GOLD NECKLACE SET which includes 4 separate layered chains. The shortest is the Anne Necklace made of chunky 18k gold plated stainless steel chain with carabiner clasp followed with two thin necklaces that are 20

ANNE GOLD LAYERED NECKLACE SET

$ 170

CAMALEON Set. Comes with a silver flat chain with small star fiamond studded charm, Chunky Palma chain, Silver chain with sun paved charm, long thin silver necklace with gold plated spike and Mix silver and gold chain with an emerald crystal pendant.

CAMALEON LAYERED NECKLACE SET

$ 225

3 piece Emerald and Mix set which comes with a half gold and half silver thin chain with green emerald stone in the center, silver chain with star pendant, and chunky Mix chain which is a mix of gold and silver.

EMERALD & MIX LAYERED NECKLACE SET

$ 148

2. Hang necklaces on clothes hangers with separators

Take a regular clothes hanger and attach small hooks, binder clips or adhesive cable holders along the bottom. Each necklace gets its own space, so chains never overlap or twist. This trick is especially handy if you have limited drawer space, and it works beautifully for longer styles like long layered necklaces.

3. Make a necklace hanger from cardboard

Grab a piece of sturdy cardboard, like from a shipping box, and cover it with decorative paper or fabric for a polished look. Punch small holes along the top, then cut tiny slits from each hole so you can slide the clasps through.

The Exciting Necklace Set, a 3 piece layered necklace with chains in gold and silver tones. It includes the Tennis Necklace, Gold snake necklace and the Silver Marinero chain necklace.

EXCITING LAYERED NECKLACE SET

$ 170

The Just Click Emerald Tennis Necklace Set, a four-piece gold and silver necklace set featuring a variety of chains with diamond-like accents, emerald accents, and a variety of charms.

JUST CLICK EMERALD TENNIS LAYERED NECKLACE SET

$ 235

The Herradura Clip On Evil Eye Necklace Set, a two-piece silver and gold necklace set featuring a box chain and a Cuban chain with a gold horseshoe clasp, an evil eye charm, and a lightning bolt charm, all accented with diamond-like stones.

HERRADURA CLIP ON EVIL EYE LAYERED NECKLACE SET

$ 220

Jewelry organizers

If you prefer a polished and ready-to-use solution, jewelry organizers are your best friend. They come in handy because if you own jewelry, you probably know how important it is, for example, to pack layered necklaces properly to prevent tangles. They keep each piece separated, protected, and easy to grab when you're rushing out the door, plus they’re perfect for keeping up with the latest layered necklace trends.

4. Use a necklace holder organizer

Why hide your prettiest pieces in a drawer when you can display them like art? A tiered stand or jewelry tree keeps chains upright and tangle-free, letting you see every option at a glance. This is especially helpful for layered necklaces that are the same length, which need extra separation to stay neat.

5. Place each necklace in an individual pouch

Soft fabric or velvet pouches protect delicate chains from scratches and prevent pieces from rubbing against each other. Who wouldn't want their jewelry to stay as perfect as the day you bought it? It’s an easy way to care for your mixed metals layered necklaces.

HERRADURA SIGNATURE SPIGA TENNIS LAYERED NECKLACE SET

$ 240

The Just Click Tag Necklace Set, a four-piece gold necklace set featuring a Cuban link chain, a box chain, and a rope chain with diamond-like accents, two dog tag charms, and a spike charm.

JUST CLICK TAG LAYERED NECKLACE SET

$ 180

3 Chains Layered Set THE HERRADURA & THE SNAKE which comes with gold flat chain, Silver chain with gold herradura clasp and a gold plated long chain with a gold plated lightning bolt pendant.

THE HERRADURA & THE SNAKE LAYERED NECKLACE SET

$ 155

6. Use a hanging necklace holder

Wall-mounted or over-the-door organizers save space while displaying your jewelry like a mini boutique. To plan your necklace better, we recommend that you look through our necklace layering tips. Are you ready to plan your next stack?