“A vitrine is not just a container,

it’s a frame for the imagination.” 

— Jean Baudrillard, ‘The System of Objects’ (1968)

“To collect is to arrange the world 

into boxes and frames: not to hide,

but to hold.”

— Roland Barthes

“Jewelry is not made for safes. 

It’s made to be worn, to live, and, when at rest, to be seen.”

– Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co.

Long after we take our jewelry off, it continues to shape our spaces—resting in trays, tucked into boxes, hung on hooks, folded in cloths or arranged on shelves. The objects that hold and frame these pieces—drawers, cases, stands, and holders—quietly influence how we experience and consider a collection.

Support Systems: The Art of the Jewelry Box opens our eyes to the unsung heroes of display. Through the acts of sliding open a drawer, lifting a lid, or arranging pieces just so, we engage in a form of intimate choreography—one that reflects our routines, our aesthetics, and our values. More than storage, these gestures reveal pleasure, attention, and the quiet joy of order.

Support Systems pairs jewelry designers with makers of display objects to explore how we live with adornments—not only on our bodies, but in our homes. Together we celebrate the artistry of holding and the beauty of arranging, offering a fresh design lens on how to witness and sift through our tiny, important treasures. your skills to the next level.