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Jewelry Marketing & Selling
Discussion Forum

Welcome to the Jewelry Marketing & Selling Discussion Forum

This is the place to ask questions and share ideas or thoughts on how to sell and market your handmade jewelry.

In this forum we'll discuss and share different ideas for selling and marketing jewelry through craft shows, on-line, wholesale, retail, and on consignment. We will also discuss how to broaden your sales opportunities through alternative approaches to selling your jewelry through home party plans, holiday boutiques, and through niche marketing.

If you have a website, blog, etsy shop or facebook page, be sure
to include a link so readers can see more of your work!

Are You Looking For Creative Ways
To Market Your Handcrafted Jewelry?
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Ask questions about problems your are having marketing and selling jewelry. You can even answer questions that have already been asked or share your innovative marketing tips and techniques.

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presious pearls by pat  starstarstarstarstar
people will say oh your jewelry is so pretty then go next to me and buy bling from china how do you get them to buy

My website is not coming up on the first few Google pages  starstarstarstarstar
The Title says it all. My website is not coming up on the first few Google pages. I am getting hits but only a few (3-6) per day

I have registered with ...

Does etsy work?  starstarstarstarstar
I've been using Etsy for a while now, but I haven't made any sales. Am I doing something wrong? I've heard the site does well with handmade stuff and I ...

How can we sell my bracelets?  starstarstarstarstar
We have been designing our own line of bracelets for about 2 years. We use leather, gemstones, wood, paper, and silver among our selection. Nothing plastic....

How do I add items from my hobby into inventory for my business?  starstarstarstarstar
I have been accumulating beads, findings, vintage jewelry and more for over ten years, just because I wanted to learn to make jewelry. Now I want to turn ...

What is the Best Jewelry Software  starstarstarstarstar
What is the best software to support my home based jewelry business from soup to nuts? I already have a website and my jewelry in a store on consignment....

Jewelry Displays at retail outlets  starstarstarstarstar
I am interested in starting a jewelry business. When talking to a potential customer, do you mostly set up the displays yourself? Are they to be provided ...

Selling during slow periods  starstarstarstarstar
My question is how do you sell jewelry during the slow periods? I sell to gift shops and at craft shows leading up to Christmas. My busy times are in the ...

Find Unusual Shops to
Sell Your Jewelry
  starstarstarstarstar
Where's a good place to sell my handmade jewelry? I use only the best beads and my pieces are one of a kind. I sell at the Crafters Market now but I am ...

Catchy Name For My Jewelry Business  starstarstarstarstar
I am starting a handmade jewelry business. Need a catchy name? I make jewelry with Silver, Copper & Gold wire... I wire wrap gemstones and shells, etc....

How Do I Find the Best Place to Sell My Jewelry?  starstarstarstarstar
My jewelry features Swarovski crystals, but includes all types of beads and I am looking for the best way or places to sell my jewelry.


Answer:

There ...

Do I need a vendors license to sell jewelry at flea markets and small shops?  starstarstarstarstar
I would like to sell my handmade jewelry at flea markets and small shops in the area. Do I need to have a vendors license?


ANWSER:

You probably ...

Web design necessary?  starstarstarstar
Is it necessary to hire a web designer?
Are thier cheaper alternatives that will still look pleasant?

Beyond Measure Designs  Not rated yet
I've been making all kinds of jewelry for about 6 months and love it. I've had success selling to my friends and family, and at craft bazaars and shows ...

How to sell my Jewelry ?  Not rated yet
I have a big inventory of jewelry, which is utterly distinctive. My jewelry collection is a mix of hand made and ready-made pieces with major focus on ...

Makrketing and Selling Handmade Jewelry  Not rated yet
I make beautiful handcrafted Jewelry but i don't have customers. How can i get the market and sell my hand made Jewelry?

Just started making jewelry and want to sell. How do I know what to charge?  Not rated yet
I would like ideas on displaying my jewelry also. Creative ways that I can make, I don't want to use the store bought stuff. My jewelry consist of earrings,...

I need help with retail bead shop  Not rated yet
I have collected about 5000- or more stone bead strands thinking I would make jewelry with it all, but now I want to see if I have what it takes to start ...

Dehliabwitching in getting my handcrafted jewelry business going  Not rated yet
Hi everyone. I am in the process of getting my home based handcrafted jewelry business going. I am so confused. I have been buying material and practicing ...

safety in transporting diamonds??  Not rated yet
I am a sales rep for diamond jewellery and with present high risk situation its very difficult to go out and meet retail clients as we can easily become ...

I would like to market my line of ideas  Not rated yet
I have an few ideas for jewelry just not sure where to go who to speak with can you help? Are there reputable websites with real people and not just scams?...

I have a jewelry business for dogs.  Not rated yet
I have a jewelry business for dogs. I need help on getting the word out for this unique market. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Ritzy Dogs
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Help finding some other ways of promoting my work  Not rated yet
Hi, So i have finally decided to sell my beaded jewelry and i'm not too sure how I am supposed to advertise it. I have made a website which would be awesome ...

jm jewelry originals  Not rated yet
I have only been making handmade jewelry for 2 years. i'm doing ok but I don't want to wait until the fall to sell. How do I go about selling through boutiques ...

Corporation Vendor  Not rated yet
How do I get in to selling my jewelry in different corporations, hospitals & nursing homes?

Where to sell in Portland Oregon  Not rated yet
Hi everyone!
I am a local jewelry artist new to the area and was wondering where I could sell my handmade jewelry in the Portland Oregon area.

I ...

Compete at Craft Shows  Not rated yet
At craft sales, there are so many other vendors selling jewellery. The market is flooded with it, How do I compete.

Contract & Pricing for Designing   Not rated yet
I have been selling my jewelry for years at craft shows, flea markets, etc. I have recently taken the next step and sold at two International Gift Fairs....

Starting a home base beading business.  Not rated yet
How do I get started I keep asking myself? I would like to start a beading business online but don't know how to set up a web page/site. Do it cost money ...

Handmade Necklaces for Dogs  Not rated yet
Hi, my friend and I recently started to sell handmade necklaces for dogs. They are different than most you see in pet boutiques because we have so many ...

Criteria for Participating in a Crafts Show  Not rated yet
I am a new jewelry designer that has gone through all the legal venues and hurdles. I have acquired my trademark, patented status on a versatile jewelry ...

Competing with non-handmade jewelry in consignment shop.  Not rated yet
What is a good tip for someone just starting to sell hand-made jewelry in a store where current vendors are competing to sell their antique or non-hand ...

Sales Tax  Not rated yet
I am a new jewelry designer and am embarking on my first craft fair this fall.

I have a name, logo, packaging and display pieces.
I do not know about ...

how to price my jewelry properly.  Not rated yet
I have been wanting to setup a business and I am having a hard time trying to figure out how to price my jewelry properly. I make individual pieces, I ...

displaying hand crafted watch bracelets  Not rated yet
is it better to show just a few pieces rather then a lot and what is good way to display watch bracelets

Start home bead business  Not rated yet
i want to start my own bead and jewelery business how do i start in the fist place and i am not perfect in making of the bead. please i need some information ...

start up a business in gemstone bead silver rhotium jewellery   Not rated yet
I am jest starting a business of gemstone bead silver rhotium can you help me and telling me the best way. I am italian and I like to enter in the uk ...

Pricing for Teaching Classes,   Not rated yet
I have been asked to teach a few different beading classes at a museum that is currently selling some of my pieces in there gift shop. I have no idea ...

Colors for Jewelry Displays and Tables  Not rated yet
please help me i am looking for ideas with color and set up for my jewelry tables. i set up at the flea market.

and have jewelry thats hard ...

Vendors permit in Ontario, Canada  Not rated yet
There are three level of governments that may affect your home business.

The Municipal by-laws should be consulted to ensure there are no restrictions ...

Ideas for displays  Not rated yet
I am about to do my second market fair and I have been thinking hard about my stall. I have decided to build "up" - 1.8m x .6m trestle with no walls so ...

What the best way to start a jewelry making business?  Not rated yet
I want to start doing a jewelry making business. I'm trying to find the best way to get started. Any information would be greatly appreciated . Any information ...

Do I Need A Business License?   Not rated yet
Benefits of having a business license? How to get one? How to know you need one? How many you need?

I want to give private singing lessons, sell handmade ...

Retail Business Deductions?  Not rated yet
A partner and myself have begun selling merchandise on Ebay. We run the business out of an apartment. We are not incorporated, so i am wondering.... can ...

Registering an Internet Business  Not rated yet
How do I register an internet business with the government? (Canadian gov't)? and after it is registered, where do I go from there?


Answer:

It ...



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