Archives: 2007 September

What’s a good jewelry torch for a beginner?  If you are interested in metalworking but aren’t ready to invest in an oxy-actylene torch, read on.
I just received an email from Teresa of Carolina-Treasures.com. She asked me about torches and I thought I would share it here for any of you that are curious but […]

Selling handcrafted jewelry is a competitive business in a relatively saturated market, so how do you make yourself stand out from the sea of other jewelry makers? One great marketing strategy is to have a mailing list and to actively send out mailings.

Here are 9 great reasons any jewelry artist should build and […]

Do you know of a great jewelry business resource? I would like to compile the best resource list on the web with your help. Add a great resource in the comments. Note: All comments are moderated. No personal advertising please.
Resources are organized into these categories: Books, Business Advice, Communities, Display, Legal, […]

Did you know that arts and crafts businesses with employees make, on average, three times the income of solo artisans who do everything themselves?
The Craft Organization Directors Association (CODA) did the first major craft economic impact survey in 2001, and they found that, “Craftspeople that have paid employees have three times the household income and […]

By Christine Gierer

Pricing handmade jewelry seems to one topic that jewelry artists never agree on. There are lots of different viewpoints and philosophies. This article will discuss some of the things to think about as you consider how to price your jewelry, and some of the common pricing models that jewelry designers use.

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Look at the color of that silver! Blackened to perfection. I neglected to take a picture of the before, but everyone knows what shiny white silver looks like right?
I am a bit of a jewelry magazine junkie so I know that wire wrapping has been a popular topic in the past couple of years. You […]

By Christine Gierer, The Jewelry Sweet Spot, http://www.thejewelrysweetspot.com
Nectar Jewelry Designs, owned by jewelry designer Sharon Fiorini, instantly caught my eye when I was surfing on the Etsy website.
Sharon’s jewelry is a really interesting mix of elements. Some of her pieces have a really modern feel with clean, clean lines, while others sort […]

I have been sadly neglecting my jewelry business lately in favour of working on this website and on my article writing.. I have a love/hate relationship with the internet- I love the possibilities, but I hate what a time pit it can be! I guess my twiddle diddle, just one more tweak personality […]

In the olden days of the Internet (early 1990’s), that books, movies and music would sell well online, but crafts, jewelry and clothing, would not. In recent reports, retail jewelry sales have jumped as much as 250% in the first quarter of 2007. This jump is not necessarily in the area of one-of-a.

copyright by Rena Klingenberg
Do you sell more jewelry by placing a visible price tag on each piece, or by leaving the price a mystery until the customer inquires about it?
Some jewelry artists prefer to leave prices off their jewelry, so customers will have to ask about pieces that interest them - thereby giving the […]