Beige 3D printed jewellery box with the lid open and a three-compartment insert holding rings and earrings, two spare inserts beside it

Jewellery Box with Compartments: Small Enough for a Drawer

4 min read Updated By Kahaus · printed in Poland

In short

  • A flat jewellery box, 10 × 8.4 cm and 2.5 cm thick, that fits in a drawer, on a bedside table or in a travel bag.
  • Three interchangeable inserts: three long compartments, three short ones across the box or six smaller cells. One sits in the box at a time.
  • Made for rings, earrings and fine chains. Chunky pieces and a whole collection belong in a bigger box.

This jewellery box is small on purpose. It measures 10 × 8.4 cm, is 2.5 cm thick and weighs 175 g, yet keeps rings, earrings and chains apart. Inside sits one of three inserts, each with a different layout of compartments.

We print it ourselves in Poland, to order, from a design by Perry. Below: what it is good for, how it works and when another box suits you better.

What a small jewellery box is good for

A big box on the dresser suits a collection. The few pieces you actually move around, the ring you take off at night or the chain you pack for a weekend, tend to end up loose in a drawer, where chains knot and studs lose their partner.

A small jewellery box helps because you can put it almost anywhere:

  • In a drawer: low and flat, it slides in next to everything else.
  • On a bedside table: a fixed spot for what you take off before sleep.
  • As a travel jewellery box: it fits in a travel bag, so earrings and rings travel together instead of loose in a toiletry bag.

Think of it as a jewellery organiser for a handful of pieces, not for everything you own. If you prefer to see your daily pieces at a glance, an open catch-all bowl, 17.6 cm does that better. For a full system for the whole collection, read our guide to jewellery storage ideas.

Three inserts: how this jewellery box with compartments works

The box comes with three interchangeable inserts in the same colour. Each one divides the inside differently:

  • Three long compartments: room for fine chains and bracelets laid out lengthwise.
  • Three short compartments across the box: handy for sorting rings, studs and hoops into groups.
  • Six smaller cells: one pair of earrings or one ring per cell.

You choose the insert that suits what you wear now and swap it whenever you like. It simply drops into the box and lifts out with your fingers.

The lid is fitted once: slide it into the hinge on one side, then press the other side until it clicks into place. No tools, no glue. After that it opens upwards, and a small tab at the front drops into a slot in the wall to keep it shut.

Beige jewellery box with a three-compartment insert in place, two spare inserts with three and six compartments and the separate hinged lid, laid out side by side
The box with one insert in place, the two other inserts and the lid before fitting. See the product →

This box or our larger one?

We also sell a bigger jewellery box and a tiny travel container. An honest comparison:

Product Size Inside Best for
Small jewellery box with 3 inserts 10 × 8.4 cm, 2.5 cm thick One of three inserts: 3 long compartments, 3 across or 6 cells A few pieces in a drawer, on a bedside table or in a bag
Jewellery box with a 6-compartment tray approx. 8.3 cm high A tray with 6 compartments under a hinged lid A bigger collection that stays in one place
Travel container with a screw lid approx. 2.5 cm, hexagonal One small space under a screw lid The smallest things in a handbag

Many pieces and a dresser: go big. Order in a drawer or a bag: go small. It comes in black, white, grey, beige, chocolate and pink, with the lid and all three inserts in the same colour. Jewellery is not included.

If you are sorting out the bathroom next, we print an adhesive towel hook that needs no drilling in the same series.

What it is not for, and PLA in the heat

  • Not a safe. The tab keeps the lid shut, but there is no lock. Valuables belong somewhere that locks.
  • Not for bulky pieces. At 2.5 cm thick it is made for small, flat jewellery. Chunky bangles, a thick watch or a statement necklace need a deeper box.
  • Not for a whole collection. Six cells at most means a handful of pieces.

The box is 3D printed in PLA, and you will see the fine layer lines typical of this technique. PLA softens with heat, so keep it away from radiators and from sun behind glass, including a car dashboard in summer. It is not dishwasher safe; wipe it with a dry or slightly damp cloth.

Close-up of the black jewellery box: rounded corners, the dividers of two inserts and a hinge pin on the edge of the lid
Black version up close: rounded corners, thin dividers and the hinge pin on the lid. See all six colours →

More small helpers are in our practical home and home decor collections.

About the designer

The box is a design by Perry. We print it under a commercial licence from the designer, without changing the design.

Licensed design by Perry — makerworld.com/@Peerry

Questions we often hear

Can I use all three inserts at once?

No. One insert sits in the box at a time; the other two are spares with a different layout.

Is jewellery included?

No. You get one box with its lid and three inserts, all in the colour you choose.

Do I need tools to fit the lid?

No. Slide it into the hinge on one side and press the other side until it clicks.

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