Abstract: A holding apparatus having a first and second support tube that slidably engage each other is provided. Each of the first and second support tubes has an end cap coupled to an end of the respective support tube. The first support tube has a bore and an open end opposite the end cap coupled to the first support tube. The engagement of the first and second support tubes enables a smooth surface on the first support tube so that jewelry or other small articles may be positioned thereon and freely slide back and forth along the surface of the first support tube. The end cap coupled to the second support tube has a bore for receiving the open end of the first support tube at full insertion of the second support tube into the bore of the first support tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding jewelry and other articles has a first and second support that slidably engage one another. The engagement of the supports allows a smooth surface on the first support, so that jewelry or other small articles may be disposed thereon and freely slid back and forth along the surface of the first support. The full insertion of the second support allows a smooth surface to be present without any transition of cross-sections that would catch or impede the movement of stored items. At least one small-accessory storage component is also provided, to slidably engage the first support and hold further small items. Items may be added or removed from the apparatus by disengaging the first and second supports after sliding already-retained items to one side, and then re-engaging the supports.