Have you ever looked at your jewelry collection and realized that you only wear one tenth of what you own? Just like when you clean your closet, you need to do an annual or seasonal cleaning of the jewelry box.

It might be a difficult thing to do, looking at your jewelry collection from a different angle. However, if you don't, you're probably limiting your ability to find more versatility in your clothing ensembles. After all, your wardrobe is probably much more up-to-date than your jewelry and there's only so much room in your jewelry box to fit new stuff.

Just like with your clothing wardrobe, you need to look at your jewelry and figure out what goes and what stays. A general rule of thumb for clothing can be applied to jewelry, too. If you haven't worn it in over a year, it should go.

Obviously, there will be pieces that you inherited and others that carry some kind of sentimental value. Keep those. If it makes you feel any better, donate the pieces to a charity that you believe in or rregift them to a friend or family member.

It might not be the easiest thing you've done in life. However, once you notice how organized your jewelry collection is now that it's narrowed down to the pieces that you love and wear, you will feel much better. And might even be inspired to look for new and exciting pieces to add to your collection.