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Halstead Jewelry Author Janelle

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Janelle Hinesley is the senior graphic design ninja and photographer at Halstead. She has over a decade of experience in both fields and loves to share her knowledge with jewelers to help them grow their businesses. Her pup Koda loves being the unofficial ‘squeaker tester’ of the Halstead Jewelry Studio.

Articles by Janelle

Keeping track of all the weights, measurements, sizes, etc. that are needed to work in the jewelry industry can be a hassle, so we compiled

Jeweler’s Resources – Conversion Charts & Reference - 

Keeping track of all the weights, measurements, sizes, etc. that are needed to work in the jewelry industry can be a hassle, so we compiled this list for you so you have one less thing to worry about! Jeweler's Conversion Chart

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Sometimes you need more than basic edits in your jewelry photography. Learn how to change metal colors, remove spots and so much more.

Advanced Editing for Your Jewelry Photos - 

Sometimes you need more than just basic edits when it comes to your jewelry photography. Maybe you want to take less photos by using one photo to represent multiple types of stone or metals, or maybe you need to remove unwanted light streaks and spots. Here we'll discuss how to do those things.

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People have a hard time NOT judging a book by it's cover. Branding is the book cover of your jewelry business so make sure it's on point.

Jewelry Branding - Graphic Design Basics

Despite the age-old adage "Never judge a book by its cover" it's a part of human nature to do so. When it comes to running a jewelry business, your brand is your book cover, so follow our tips to make sure it will draw customers in.

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Welcome! We are glad you are interested in a career at Halstead. Check out our amazing employee benefits below to see if working at Halstead

Careers at Halstead: Great Jobs in Prescott, Arizona

Welcome! We are glad you are interested in a career at Halstead. Check out our amazing employee benefits below to see if working at Halstead is right for you!

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Increase interest and engagement on your website and social media feed with these 5 jewelry marketing video ideas.

5 Video Marketing Ideas for Your Jewelry Business

Increase interest and engagement on your website and social media feed with these 5 jewelry marketing video ideas.

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You've decided to make the jump from jewelry photography to videography. Read our in depth article to learn how to create an amazing video from start to finish!

How to Shoot Your Own Video

You've decided to make the jump from jewelry photography to videography. Read our in depth article to learn how to create an amazing video from start to finish!

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We interview two of our past Halstead Grant Winners to gain some insight on why video is important for jewelry business and the benefits they've seen from utilizing it.

How to Conquer Your Fears About Video Marketing Your Jewelry

We interview two of our past Halstead Grant Winners to gain some insight on why video is important for jewelry businesses and the benefits they've seen from utilizing it.

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In this article we’ll go over why you should edit your jewelry photos before posting them online as well as how to clip them and the best fr

Editing & Clipping Your Jewelry Photos

In this article, we’ll go over why you should edit your jewelry photos before posting them online as well as how to clip them with the best free software options available!

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One way to take your jewelry business to the next level is to have your jewelry photographed on models. Read on to find out the benefits of modeled jewelry photos and how to make it happen.

Photographing Jewelry on Models - 

One way to take your jewelry business to the next level is to have your jewelry photographed on models. Read on to find out the benefits of modeled jewelry photos and how to make it happen.

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Here are some tips and tricks on how to take your jewelry photography to the next level using your smartphone camera.

Jewelry Photography Tips: How to Use Your Phone

Here are some tips and tricks on how to take your jewelry photography to the next level with your smartphone camera.

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Read how gold-filled jewelry compares to gold-plated jewelry. Learn about constructions, durability and the care & cleaning for both.

Gold-Filled vs. Gold-Plated Jewelry

Here's the rundown on the differences between gold-filled vs. gold-plated jewelry. Learn how they compare and contrast to make an informed jewelry buying decision.

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