Posted by fjewelrystore.com on September 5th, 2007 — Posted in Jewelry Business
Various deceptive techniques are used to alter the appearance of lesser value gemstones. Often these practices are intended to deceive the consumer. However, all of these techniques are considered legitimate if they are revealed to the buyer. Listed below are a few tricks that every jewelry consumer should be aware of:
Painting. Using paint or some other colored material underneath a gem to improve its color. For example, a speck of paint placed on one spot of the gemstone will reflect throughout the entire stone.
Foil Backing. Using foil behind gems adds brilliance to the stone. This technique is often found in jewelry with closed back settings. The use of foil was common and is often seen in antique jewelry.
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Posted by fjewelrystore.com on April 7th, 2007 — Posted in Jewelry Business
Each piece of metalwork you do has two values: intrinsic value (what the raw materials are worth) and market value (the value added by your labor and the demand for your work). The theory of mass production is that very little is added to the intrinsic value, since not much labor goes into the manufacture of a single item. But if you do mostly one-of-a-kind pieces, then your labor may well be the major part of the market value.
The market for your work becomes more limited as you increase the labor costs. If you are well known, and have a large following and/or demand for your work, then it does not really matter what your work costs — it will sell. If you are just starting out, adding many hours of work to a relatively insignificant amount of intrinsic value probably will not sell very well. Without an established name to justify the cost of a piece of relatively low intrinsic value — a piece made of silver with an inexpensive agate, for example — you’ll end up paying yourself only a few cents per hour in order to sell a piece that took you 40 hours to complete. Spending that same 40 hours on a gold piece with expensive stones, however, even if the selling price will be quite a bit more than the one in silver, makes the work more saleable. Unfortunately, it takes a certain amount of educating the buying public to make people perceive that an artistic value may be greater than the intrinsic one.
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Posted by fjewelrystore.com on February 11th, 2007 — Posted in Jewelry Business
What woman is content with only a few rings to occupy her jewelry box? Silver rings have held a hot spot in fashion for many years. Like any other accessory, rings change with seasons, certain outfits, or even moods. As a staple in any accessory repertoire, many women are constantly shopping around for jewelry box additions.
Take advantage of this. If you’ve never started your own business, wholesale silver rings can provide you with a low-risk, business opportunity. Here’s how you get started.
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Posted by fjewelrystore.com on February 2nd, 2007 — Posted in Jewelry Business
Before starting your own jewelry reselling business, make an investment in silver jewelry supplies. This will help make your business seem professional and will help you take better care of your merchandise. Additionally it will allow your customers to view your merchandise and teach them the proper ways to care for their purchases.
What Kind of Supplies Will You Need?
For starters, you need a way to show off all your rings, earrings and gemstones. Choose from velvet trays or jewelry rolls to aptly show off the latest styles of costume jewelry and sterling silver. These items are a one time purchase and will help you get your business off the ground.
Additionally, you may want to consider purchasing other silver jewelry supplies, such as velvet or satin pouches, in order to carry your rings to flea markets and fairs. Or perhaps, you’d like each of your customers to have a pouch in order to keep their jewelry from tarnishing. Be sure to include the cost of the pouch in the price tag on the ring.
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