Richard Johnson
I purchased this case for my nephew heading to college to present him with a small collection of jewelry. I'd noticed he'd grown interested in finding unique pieces to express his aesthetic sensibility, and I had fun combining some thrift store finds with some sentimental pieces for him before he left. He stated he was excited to have a case, as he'd been keeping his jewelry in a bowl up to that point. I was able to fit in about 4 rings, 2 pendants, 10-12 single earrings (he only wears one at a time), 4 bracelets and 3 necklaces. The case could have held a little more but I wanted to space out the items for him to look through.Pros: Small and lightweight for traveling. The rigid sides and separate sections for different types of items keep most pieces from tangling or being crushed/rubbing against one another.Cons: Not as compact as some 'rollable' jewelry organizers for those travelers really looking to conserve space. The two extra compartment separators are held in by tension, so they could shift if the case is shaken, however this also provides the option to leave them out for more space. The earring organizer section worked best for studs or small earrings. 'Dangly' earrings on wire hooks sometimes slid out of the holes or tangled together when that section was flipped up to see the compartment beneath. Rings or brooches with a really tall profile might prevent the earring organizer from lying flat.Overall: I think this case will hold up well to gentle use, but not rougher conditions due to the fabric exterior and cardboard structural components. This case made a really nice gift box, and could be a perfect traveling case for a few favorite pieces.
