Making your jewellery stand out from the crowd

One of the most surprising comments I have heard recently was that the jewellery market place was overcrowded.  Another comment was I heard was that there is too much cheap jewellery coming into the UK from China (and when I say UK here, please feel free to substitute in Spain, Ireland, USA, Canada or anywhere else you live, as it is the same the world over).

Let’s address both of these issues.

Firstly, yes, there are more people making and selling handcrafted jewellery than there were, five years ago. But the good news is that women are buying more jewellery accessories at present because they don’t feel that they can justify the spend on a whole new outfit, and research indicated that the sales of scarves, jewellery, makeup and hair colorants is on the increase.

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How to use social networking sites to raise your jewellery making profile and increase sales

Part One.

Any business these days whether it be a huge commercial concern or a small hobby home run business, needs a web presence. If you haven’t already got a web site, then look out because information on that will be coming soon.

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A conversation with bead and jewelry designer, Kristal Wick

ibeadmag.com talks to author of the top selling “Fabulous Fabric Beads”, Kristal Wick. Kristal is also a designer, teacher and bead product innovator. Her range of beautiful fabric beads is an inspiration to bead and jewelry making enthusiasts everywhere. Her book, which was published in the autumn in 2008, is still in the top 10 of Amazon bestsellers in four different categories.

We find out what makes Kristal a success, and get the answer to questions every budding designer would like to ask.

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Vine Necklace

Jewelry Project

A beautiful vine like necklace that looks stunning with a v neck dress

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Pink Aqua Shell Bracelet

Jewelry Project

Delicate shell details adds to this design in soft pink and blue

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