Articles or news about the jewellery trade. News for jewellers.
Feb 03
The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) will be taking place during 3rd-5th April in the Great Yorkshire show ground, Harrogate. Its a great show to visit if you’re interested in purchasing exciting handmade work from British designers for your gallery or shop. This will be my 3rd year of exhibiting at the BCTF and I …
Jan 26
As a jewellery designer wanting to exhibit at trade fairs to gain more outlets and expand your client base, it is worthwhile visiting shows that you are interested in before you exhibit. I had been told that Scotland’s Trade Show at the SECC was a good one to exhibit at so I decided to visit …
Nov 25
Most people who study jewellery don’t go on to work in the industry. To keep going you need: Enough money to set up and buy the tools and materials for making jewellery Information from other jewellers on what to do and what not to do Original ideas to produce Customers to buy the work Any …
Nov 15
A work colleague of Alan recently visited California. He has written an interesting blog post on a visit to Coloma. This place was overrun with prospectors during the Gold Rush. There’s also a photo of the Assay Office – although he doesn’t say if this is the original one or not. On a previous visit …
Aug 29
It’s now August and if you are a recent jewellery graduate and are still trying to make jewellery you are doing well. Most people who study jewellery don’t go on to work in the industry. To keep going you need: Enough money to set up and buy the tools and materials for making jewellery Information …
May 30
A customer has sent me the links to a profile on her wedding on a website. What she says: I then found some earrings which were really similar by Genna Delaney although I accidentally ordered the necklace instead of earrings! I’d left it a bit late & by the time I realised it was too …
Feb 12
After writing the Cash for Gold article I realised it was aimed at customers and there was scope for a version aimed at Jewellers. A quick rewrite later and it has been published at http://www.home-jewelry-business-success-tips.com. I previously posted a link to an excellent article from there about why people should buy from jewellery designers and …
Feb 08
Please note, all figures given in this article are only an example in real life they will vary a lot. You may have seen a bombardment of adverts on Television and in newspapers for companies buying gold. They may even be in your local shopping centre on a stall or small shop front. The question …
Feb 02
Today I found an excellent article which explains the benefits to customers of buying direct from a jewellery designer. Why Buy Jewellery Directly from a Designer? The main headings of reasons are: Price Quality Fit, Colour and Customization Exclusivity and Distinctiveness Individuality Customer Satisfaction Local, Handmade, Made in Your Own Country I highly recommend reading …
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