Getting New Ideas and Sourcing Ancillary supplies

Every year there are trade shows around the world showcasing jewellery designs. If you can gain access to some of these shows it can give you an insight into forthcoming jewellery designs and can provide you with a wealth of inspiration.

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The International Jewellery Show http://www.jewellerylondon.com/ is held each year at Earls Court in London. Along with the various new jewellery designs, are many affiliated exhibitors who provide services and products to the jewellery trade. So at these shows you can not only go along to check new and innovative jewellery ideas, but you can also source products like jewellery stands, display cases, presentation boxes, jewellery cleaning solutions etc.

In general these shows are open to the trade only, but if you make and sell your own jewellery you are in fact act in the jewellery making business and it is quite legitimate for you to register to go and along and source new suppliers of ancillary products.

The companies that sell at these trade show are of course used to dealing with trade customers and will expect a minimum order value, however often the minimum order value can be as little as fifty pounds and when you consider the savings that can be made on buying things such as presentation boxes in bulk then it makes the purchase well worth while.

If you are serious about making and selling your jewellery then there are various shows that you could visit perhaps tying the trip in with a holiday. If you are registered as a business, be sure to keep any receipts associated with your trip and talk to your accountant about any expenses you can claim for.

Other shows that you may wish to visit.

The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
http://hkjewellery.hktdc.com/

The Singapore International Show
http://www.sijs.com.sg/index.html

The JA New York Jewelry show
http://www.ja-newyork.com/janewyork/index.jsp

JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Show
http://www.jcklasvegasshow.com/en/JCK-Home/

Please note that in some countries like the USA you may be required to have a resellers license or VAT number as proof of your trade status before you can gain entrance to shows. You please ensure that you meet any requirements before arranging your travel.

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