17 very cute trinket trays
And our favorite jewelry to put inside
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The Recommendation

February 27, 2026

Trinket trays we love

Several different Trinket Trays displayed on a brownish orange background.
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter

Sure, any old vessel can hold your keys or rings. But a beautiful and well-designed trinket tray does it with style, doubling as a piece of home decor while it corrals your clutter. After considering more than 60 options, we recommend 17 versatile and good-looking ones — including a pretty dish embedded with jumbo marbles, a gilded floral catchall, and a whimsical, vintage-inspired statement piece.

For your precious odds and ends→

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Plus: All of the sparkly, timeless jewelry we recommend

A three-photo collage featuring the Mejuri diamond pave huggie hoops, David Yurman silver cuff, and Susan Alexandra Oy Vey ring.
NYT Wirecutter; source photos by Mejuri, David Yurman

Our experts have gathered their favorite necklaces, rings, earrings, and beyond — each of which are trend-proof, versatile, and would make a special gift.

For some sparkle inside your trinket trays→

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One last thing: We taste-tested the best instant noodles with Eric Kim

An image of two people eating instant noodles.
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter; food styling by Rachel Michael

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