Here’s an attractive (and fairly common) way to display a necklace using a box.
Auction volunteers looking for creative ways to display jewelry in the silent auction will appreciate this approach.
Most often I see necklaces draped over a box. Sometimes it’s the same box the piece will be packaged inside when sent home later with the winning bidder.
Boxes work well enough, but I recently spotted a couple of other silent auction display ideas you could use.
Anyone who has heard me speak knows that my background was working in corporate marketing and sales. I’m always pulling concepts from that realm into the auction. This latest inspiration is no exception.
Look at the photos using the vase and shell, which I cut out of my latest Wisteria catalog.
Photo credit goes to Wisteria. And if you like the necklaces, head over to their fab online store at www.Wisteria.com.
If you check with your volunteers, surely one has a large scallop shell at their home. A scallop shell can be used to elegantly frame a necklace or bracelet.
Similarly I’d bet that a conch shell would also be an attractive display. You could use the nubby / pointy parts of the shell to elevate a ring or other piece.
And who doesn’t have a nice vase sitting at home?
With a bit of tape to secure the necklace, a vase could serve as a beautiful way to set off a pretty strand of pearls, stones, or glittery diamonds.
Betsy Baker says
March 7, 2011 at 6:12 PMGreat ideas, Sherry! I love seeing items displayed in interesting and unexpected ways and really makes the beauty of the object stand out. I wish I had some more creative ideas but I stick with copying from the pros like you did with the Wisteria catalog. Ross-Simons might be another good one to check out.
Bunnie Riedel says
March 9, 2011 at 9:01 AMInteresting point, maybe a visit to a few jewelers to see how they creatively display jewelry would be instructive.
Kirsten Bullock says
March 9, 2011 at 5:54 PMA pillow could work well to… Thanks for these great ideas.
Sherry Truhlar says
March 10, 2011 at 9:28 AMI actually shot some jewelry … on shells … on a pillow when I did the video! Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e-F4XfWl70&tracker=False
Sandy Rees says
March 9, 2011 at 8:17 PMGreat ideas Sherry!
How about a yummy piece of velvet or satin? The texture and rich color of the fabric could be great for showing off a piece of jewelry?
Sandy
Sherry Truhlar says
March 10, 2011 at 9:26 AMBoth would work. And knowing the amount of fabric in your home, Sandy, I know you’d have something fab!
Tanya Barrett says
March 10, 2011 at 2:05 AMI LOVE this idea Sherry!
Thanks!
Sherry Truhlar says
March 10, 2011 at 9:25 AMYou can put it to use and send me a photo as to how it turns out, Tanya. 🙂 Everyone has good comments.
Lori L. Jacobwith says
March 10, 2011 at 2:38 AMMaking sure to keep events and the delivery of them fresh can often be a challenge but is key to keeping supporters engaged. I’m always intrigued about how you give a different “take” on freshening things up and looking outside the box.
Carolyn Kahn-Hall says
March 10, 2011 at 8:17 PMI wish I’d seen this a week ago as I have a conch shell that might have been great as a display stand for three rings we sold at our silent auction last Friday! Oh well, a great new idea for next year… and Sherry, a year after working with you, our volunteer auctioneers got a 210% ROI (up from 154% last year) from our live auction items! We referenced your training frequently during our prep sessions – thanks again for the great help!
Sherry Truhlar says
March 10, 2011 at 8:32 PMWhooo whee! Glad you’re still cookin’, Carolyn. 🙂
Charlotte says
March 21, 2011 at 9:02 PMOur extremely talented merchandising team also used willow and forsythia branches, driftwood pieces, and birds nests for an elegant and whimsical jewelry display.
Sherry Truhlar says
March 21, 2011 at 11:35 PMCharlotte, that sounds lovely … I envision something a bit like a Anthropology window display.
tina Dezsi says
March 22, 2011 at 10:52 AMLove the ideas… any on shoes??? I would also like to add that interesting picture frames work well for displaying jewelry too…
thanks
Tina
Sherry Truhlar says
March 22, 2011 at 11:26 AMI haven’t written anything directly on shoes, Tina. I’ll keep it in mind, though! 🙂