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.