Showing posts with label Jewelry Selling Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jewelry Selling Tips. Show all posts

Friday, March 6, 2009

Wholesale jewelry

Wholesale jewelry is good source of starting your own business, if you are interested in starting your own business. Jewelry making can be learnt through various sources. There are many options like books, internet etc. some institutes also offer a course in jewelry making. Jewelry making is not only very interesting but it is a very good business too. You can either make your own designs or you can work on custom designs.

Wholesale business work on wholesale supply of objects. Many people sale wholesale jewelry online. Also jewelry making tools, accessories are available online too. It does take lot of patience and creativity to start a new business. It is advised to study market and the whole business activities first before starting the business. Many people work as trainee first to get experience. After understanding complete process they start their business. Good communication skills are very helpful in this business.

Silver jewelry is very much in fashion now a day. It is also cheaper compared to gold jewelry that’s it makes easy to enter this business. Many big wholesale jewelers are available online. The settings and stones that are used in the piece should be your concern.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Wholesale gemstone jewelry

Gemstones are collectors and buyers favorite articles. Many people from around the world collect gemstones as hobby. Gem stones can be highly expensive. It depends on many factors. Gemstones are nothing but pieces of minerals which when cut and polished in specific way are used for making jewelry. Some gemstones are not minerals but organic materials like amber. Some people might misunderstand gemstones for birthstones. Birthstones are gemstones which are assigned to each month. It is said that if a person born under specific month wears that month’s assigned gem then it might help him in many ways by bringing luck. Some gemstones, which are featured here, are Aquamarine, Diamonds, Emeralds, Opals, Pearls, Ruby, Sapphires, and many more.

Value of gemstone is rated by these following characteristics: Shine, luster, rarity, color, cut, clarity, carat etc. The last four characteristics are very famous. They are known as four ‘C’s. These are assigned by Gemological Institute of America. People often by gemstones as investment. Gemstones are also supposed to have effects on wearer’s mental and physical health. Some are also connected with factors like wealth, luck etc. it is often advised to wear specified stone for specific problem though this conviction doesn’t have any scientific foundation.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Artisan Jewelry: Trendy Yet Elegant

Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations are some of the happiest moments of anybody’s life. And to make these moments’ memorable amazing artisans silver jewelry collection from wholesale gem shop .com is the perfect way. This new collection includes rings, pendants, and earrings. These unique articles are designed around brass, copper and of course silver. These designs look great, trendy and at the same time elegant.

Sterling Silver is an alloy of silver. It consists 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals. Silver used in its purest form is unable of producing useful articles as its very soft and malleable. That’s why it is combined with another metal to toughen it. The most amazing fact about STERLING SILVER is that though it is very trendy like any other metal its cheap compared to gold and platinum.

This collection has abstract designs which make them perfect fashion accessory. And perfect gifts too! Another advantage is price. Brass is quiet inexpensive. It lessons the cost of jewelry piece. But you still get amazing quality and craftsman ship. Brass has similar characteristics like silver. It is an alloy of copper and zinc. It resembles to gold. So at first look jewelry may seem like silver and gold combination. Its clear cut looks and contemporary designs make them perfect style accessory.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Photography Tips For Silver ware

Silver is a precious metal. Popular among both collectors and jewelry lovers it is one of the most photographed metals like gold, platinum. Taking quality pictures of silver ware can be difficult. Silver is highly reflective metal. Also the glare can be a real problem, but creative minds have come up with some really easy techniques to get beautiful shots before you drive yourself crazy. Some basic articles are necessary.

EZcube light tent is necessary. It eliminates glare and take control of reflections. It is used for either outdoor or indoor photography. It is especially useful for small objects. Some of its features are as follows. It is easy to setup and store. Travel friendly. It can be used with either natural sunlight or artificial lighting. It comes with many backgrounds. It is used for many kind of object photography like beads, toys, furniture, plant, food products, furniture, flowers, shoe, crystal, gemstones, etc.
Other objects are table top studio lights, trumpet top bulbs. You will also need adjustable stands, stand mounts, special lights.

While photographing silver ware, it is best to photograph them indoor. But it is still difficult to control reflections. Best way to avoid this is to enclose silverware in an EZcube using front panel.
But sometimes a few reflections are necessary to appear shiny. The trick is to keep it in specific angle. You can place black paper to add contrast reflections.
Another way of highlighting is to group silverware. It gives a dramatic effect, grouping silverware with colored articles add some interesting shadows. This idea is good for catalog photography.

When it comes to silver jewelry one needs specific techniques. One should take care of sharpness, exposure, and lighting and if it is gemstone photography then one should try to create sparkle.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Silver Rings

Sterling silver is an alloy of silver. Silver in its purest form is too malleable too manufacture any functional objects. That is why it is alloyed with copper or such other metal to give it the strength. It also reduces its price significantly. Silver is used for making many kinds of valuable jewelry articles. Like earrings, necklaces, brooches, pendants and finger rings.

Finger rings as the word suggests are bands worn around fingers. Finger rings are not just ornamental pieces, they also represent commitments. Different designs worn around different fingers suggest different kinds of commitments, for example ring in the left hand’s ring fingers shows that ring wearer is engaged or married. Some famous types of ring fingers are as below:
Wedding rings, engagement rings, birthstones rings, promise ring, purity ring, class ring etc.

Silver has been used to make rings for ages. Its silver shine amazes many people. Another advantage is price. Though silver, gold, platinum are extensively used for making jewelry silver is quite cheaper compared to other two. And it makes a great gift too. Birthstones placed in silver are very famous. Silver combined with pearl also look very beautiful. With so many options in hand silver rings in various designs are seen in market.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Sterling Silver Jewelry at Teeda.com

Teeda.com is an online web based wholesale silver jewelry store. Teeda wholesale is in this business since 30 years, the store is based in California, United States of America. It’s a family a family owned and operated business. They mostly do business with retailers and volume purchaser. They are active in United States of America, china, Italy Thailand.

Teeda wholesale takes order online. They work from Yahoo! Online store. One can take a look at the designs, can compare the prices, and then place their orders. One can purchase minimum amount of 100$ one can check their availability and other issue such as craftsman ship etc.

The jewelry is available in many types and design. Earrings, finger rings, bracelets, necklaces, chains, pendants, charms. They also sell birthstone jewelry, cz, marcasite jewelry too. They always come up with new trendy designs which keep customers happy. They always launch new designer collections.

Their designer collections are related to materials like marcasite, cz, mother of pearl, diamond cut, cubic zirconia and there is special silver only collection. They also have collections for different styles like pendants, earrings, ear cuffs, toe ring, armbands, pins, necklaces, finger rings, chains etc.

They have website called Teeda.Com, which keeps updates about latest collections. They have maintained a blog also. Customers and enthusiasts can keep contact through blog postings. People interact through this useful site. You will find customer’s experiences with the company listed their. There is other stuff too. Like taking care of silver jewelry, jewelry retailing and sales techniques, jewelry manufacturing, frequently asked questions etc. The blog site is really useful for people. They can ask questions, contact each other, and check out latest trends. It is good for their business too.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Some Cool Things About Plumislandsilver.com

Plumisland.com is a wholesale silver jewelry store. They work through an online website. They boast on being America’s favorite wholesale jewelry store. The store has been in business since 13 years. They started their business in 1993. Plum island silver company is based in West Newbury, Massachusetts America.

The company mainly deals with silver jewelry. It works online. The website is called plum island silver company.com. Collections are mainly according to types of jewelry. Like pendants, chains, rings, earrings, charms bracelets, necklaces and collars. They release new design every week. They try to keep their customers happy by introducing new collections at regular intervals.

The company has come a long way. They deal with national and international clients. They also get orders to make specially designed jewelry pieces. One can shop online by placing orders. They accept credit cards. They boast on giving full proof service. They take care of security related problems. The website says” we work hard to service our customers with honesty, integrity and commitment. We want you to be able to expect consistent and reliable service and we are always readily available to address any concerns that you may have.” Looks like they work hard to fulfill their promise.

The site has a section for frequently asked questions, where people can get answers for any queries they might have. If you don’t find answer to your questions you can also contact them on given address or e-mail them.

Other issues like fundamental business principles, requirements for purchasing silver jewelry, pricing policies, shipping policies, guarantees and return policies etc are addressed in the website.

Their collections are as follows: animals, anniversary, Bali, beads, biker, birthstones, child, classic, evening wear, stone, tribal, religious, seasons, novelty, patriotic, nautical, southwest, watches, wildlife, outdoors, contemporary, floral, geometric, musical, new age, occupations etc.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Birthstones And Their Healing Properties Part 2

Diamond: once famously called “GIRLS BEST FRIENDS” diamonds are the most expensive gems on earth. Diamonds are transparent crystals of bonded carbon. It is an enduring symbol of love. It’s been believed that diamonds protect from evil spirits.

Emerald: This green beauty is one of the most expensive gems. It is called mind stone. It is supposed to enhance memory.

Moon stone: moon stone is potassium aluminum silicate. It comes in numerous colors like gray, white, pink, green, brown, and very rarely in deep blue. It helps in psychic work. It draws love and helps to strengthen relationships.

Ruby: this red gem is mostly found in Myanmar, Asia. Redder the ruby more it s expensive. Widely known as 40th wedding anniversary gift rubies are believed to nurture emotions and economic stability. It is also worn to help cure blood related health issues.

Carnelian: it is made up of silica. It is red in color. It is used for better health. It restores natural energy flow in energy.

Sapphire: it is a mineral of aluminum oxide. This blue gem is widely used for the peace of mind, joy, serenity. It is symbol of pure soul and truth.

Opal: opal is a mineraloid gel. It is very colorful. It was believed that it represents every gem and it is supposed to bring great luck to the wearer. Ancient Romans wore it as a symbol of love and hope.

Topaz: topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminum and fluorine. It comes in many colors like blue, brown, orange, gray, yellow, green, pink, and reddish pink. In ancient times people believed that, this gem controlled heat. It was supposed to cure insomnia, increase wisdom. It is also said to sooth physical pain, calms emotion. It boosts self confidence.

Turquoise: Turquoise mystical blue-green colored stone has been used as an ornamental stone since thousand years. It is a mineral known as hydrous phosphate made up of copper and aluminum. At all times and over the world, turquoises have been worn as natural protection against the powers of darkness. It is also supposed to attract friendship, luck, happiness.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Amber Bracelets

Amber is a well known gem. A favorite article of jewelers and those who love jewellery. Its beautiful colors and glass like structure plays vital role in ornaments. Baltic region, roughly the area surrounding Baltic Sea is the chief source of amber. Baltic amber is one of the best amber found in the world.

Wholesalegemshop.com, web’s premier wholesale jewelry shop presents beautifully designed bracelets in their new collection. All the designs are designed around amber. They have tried to capture amber’s magic in these designs.

All the designs include sterling silver and amber. Sterling silver is an alloy. It contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals like copper. Pure silver is too soft for making functional objects that is why it is alloyed with copper to give it strength. It not only preserves ductility but also protects beauty of the precious gems.

This new jewelry line includes many designs. The amber bracelet comes in various colors like cognac, lemon, and green. Gems used are 100% natural imported from Poland. Every piece is hand crafted by skilled artisans. The beautiful designs are ideal for every occasion. And they make perfect gifts. So cherish your loved ones with one of these amazing bracelets!

Friday, September 26, 2008

Jewelry Selling Tips - Craftshows & Flea Markets

What do you plan on selling and why? Think about whether the jewelry or other products you intend to sell are right for your intended market. Diamond jewelry is probably not the right product for a flea market! Some good ‘off-line’ venues that I have used include:

Craft fairs and outdoor festivals — generally in the summer time. You can usually get a table at these events for $20-$50 for the day. You will want to have a good selection of inventory; if you do you can usually gross anywhere between $150-$400 (based on my experience). If you hav. Your sales will be directly related to your quantity of inventory.Winter bazaars, church sales, holiday festivals — Oct-December. Check the local paper. Many churches have these annual events and tables are pretty inexpensive. These events are nice because people come to spend $ on gifts.

Home-based jewelry parties. You can host an event yourself, or have a friend host it and give her some free stuff as compensation. I like to have a good friend or relative host - that way I am pretty sure they will follow through. Ask your friend to invite her friends, relatives, etc. for the party. You provide some light snacks and bring all your stuff. Again, people come to buy and you have no competition! If you get people to one of these you will make out pretty well, and you don’t need to have as large a selection. I have made up to $1500 in an hour and half! Typically, I’d gross $300-$500 in a pretty short time.

Flea markets– usually in summer and holiday season. These can be boom or bust. It depends on whether, traffic, etc. Generally people at these want to spend very little, so the low-end stuff sells best. Good place to experiment since the tables are usually only $20 or so. I know people that go to the same flea markets every week and do very well with lots of repeat customers.Store/ mall-cart. This is a much bigger leap since the overhead is so high compared to the above venues. I have done neither so cannot offer any good advice in except to plan really well and consider all the costs involved.