Articles by Ashley
Tips for Hiring a Professional Jewelry Photographer
Jewelers hear the same advice over and over again, photography can literally make the difference between success and failure in the field. Quality images help you to get into more shows, receive better PR coverage, and ultimately sell more jewelry. However, getting professional photos isn't always easy. Read on for tips to hire a professional jewelry photographer.
Handmade Jewelry: Types and Techniques
Curious what makes handmade jewelry so different from mass-produced? Learn about the different categories of handmade jewelry and some of the techniques for each one.
Hiring Your First Jewelry Studio Assistant
Hiring your first jewelry business assistant is a huge step in your business’ growth! It can also make you nervous as you think about inviting someone else into your design process. We talked to jewelers who have been there, either as a new boss or as a studio assistant to give you tips on making this big step successful.
How to Market Your Jewelry on Facebook
Marketing jewelry on Facebook isn’t always an easy task, but with a few tips you’ll be well on your way to success.
Halstead Grant Call for Entries
The annual Halstead Grant is now calling for entries from new jewelry businesses! Learn all about the requirements and prizes.
Tips For Responding To (And Avoiding) Jewelry Customer Complaints
Nearly every business across all industries has to deal with customer complaints. It’s a natural side effect of being a business owner unfortunately. But knowing how to deal with complaints can make or break your business. We talked to a few jewelry business owners for their best advice on how to handle customer complaints.
Halstead's Preferred Studio Schools
We have developed great relationships with jewelry making schools all over the country. They offer a range of 1 day workshops to multi-week classes with experienced instructors.
Learn Sawing From Our 2019 Featured Metalsmith, Julie Sanford
We are proud to present Julie Sanford as the 2019 Halstead Catalog featured metalsmith. Learn more about Julie, check out her tips for using the jeweler's saw, and watch her demo video in this article.
Halstead Lab Testing for Quality Control: A Jewelry Quality Assurance Program
We understand you only want to give your customers the best. That’s why we take great care in our jewelry quality assurance so all items we sell are up to standards. In addition to only buying from reputable vendors, we send items for quality control lab testing. Read more about our quality control procedures.
5 Reasons to Choose Laboratory-Grown Diamonds and Colored Stones
Laboratory-grown diamonds and gemstones are an ethical, affordable way for jewelers to add sparkle to their jewelry collections. Find out why these stones make the perfect alternative to natural mined stones.
