Comments on: How do I start my own jewelry business?

By: Under Sea Level

Under Sea Level — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:56:59 +0000

My business is wholesale fashion jewelry including rhinestone jewelry so I am familiar with the questions facing you. On pricing, we always tell customers to at least double (this is called keystone in the fashion industry).

Concerning findings, beads, and components for making your own jewelry—Threemon suggested Firemountain gems as a supplier. They are a reputable company than many crafters use. Rio Grande is another one especially valuable for anyone doing work in sterling. Search online for “wholesale beads” and “wholesale jewelry findings”. Also check your area for gem and mineral shows. If all else fails, try wholesale portals like Wholesale Central.
References :
https://www.riogrande.com/home/
http://www.firemountaingems.com/
http://www.wholesalecentral.com/
http://www.awnol.com/store/Rhinestone-Jewelry

By: john z

john z — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:30:59 +0000

Hi, A website you must know is http://www.jewelry-diy.com
There are lots of loose beads,jewelry bag/box. They offer wholesale price for ebay power sellers and other online shops. discount coupon code: DISCOUNT , 10% off.
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By: Dec W

Dec W — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:02:59 +0000

Contact trade associations or to get offers from suppliers and manufacturers of jewelry, send an email with your requirement to buy@epog.org
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By: GreenPearl Korea

GreenPearl Korea — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:35:59 +0000

We are a sterling fine imitation jewelry manufactory in Seoul, Korea. We can offer the kind of jewelry you need with more competitive price than your local, you can also send the designs that you need to us and we make them for you. If you need to buy any kind of jewelry, Please don’t hesitate to contact us, any of your reply will be highly appreciated.
We are taking special orders too. We also use specialized coating method that doesn’t have allergy reactions and doesn’t change its colors 10 times longer than the ordinary jewelries. We can create personalized medallions, wedding sets, pendants, earrings, bracelets, anything you name it.
We can create a custom design from a hand drawing, or a photograph.
If GreenPearl is your thing, or just want something a little different, whatever it is we’ll make it!
If you have your original work design we can make sample models.
Everyday new items are available. Please contact us for more details.
E-mail: kyt-co@hanmail.net / webmaster@greenpearl.co.kr
Contact number: 82)2-473-2160 / 82)10-9551-7215
Fax number: 82)2-471-3085
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By: marisalovecat

marisalovecat — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:59:59 +0000

Wow, 8season-supplies will be your best choice for your own jewelry business.
They are a wholesaler of the jewelry supplies& findings at factory price. They have ebay store and their own website. Both have good reputation.
This URL FYI
http://www.8season-supplies.com/
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By: threemonkeysmom

threemonkeysmom — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:10:59 +0000

http://www.firemountaingems.com has an awesome catalogue. Customer service is great. You can call to get a free catalogue and start from there. There are tons of other suppliers but most of them would require a business or tax ID to deal with.

http://www.landofodds.com has a formula tells you how to price your jewelry. Again there are other formulas. Go to barns and noble or library near you to find reference books like selling your handmade crafts, turning your hobby/craft into business, crafts business answer book, etc.

Wearing your own jewelry is the best advertisement. Word-of-month is the cheapest marketing stratergy. Talk to jewelry makers who are already in business. Visit crafts/bead shows or local bead store.
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