Halstead Jewelry Articles in Business

by Hilary Halstead Scott

10 Tips for Personal Safety in the Jewelry Business

Personal safety is an important issue in our field. Unfortunately, it is rarely given due attention until the aftermath of a tragedy when a member of our community is the victim of burglary or assault. This article will explore basic prevention strategies to protect yourself and your inventory.

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by Ashley Maldonado

How Custom Logo Tags Can Advance Your Jewelry Business

Custom logo tags are an easy and affordable way to benefit your jewelry business. Read on to see how adding these tags can help your business succeed.

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by Hilary Halstead Scott

How to Create a Media Kit for Jewelry Artists

Every jewelry designer loves a little press coverage! Read on for tips to create a media kit that will easily put your business and designs in front of editors and influencers.

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by Kelli Vanyek Greene

Exhibiting in Jewelry Wholesale Shows

Is your jewelry business ready to take on wholesale accounts or are you looking to find new retailers for your brand? Learn the benefits of exhibiting your line at a jewelry wholesale show.

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by Kelli Vanyek Greene

The Craft School Experience for Jewelers

The Craft School experience is designed to be a brief stay at a retreat campus where serious artists can explore a craft while enjoying a beautiful place and the company of like-minded peers.

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by Hilary Halstead Scott

Tips to Nail Your Jewelry Sales Elevator Pitch

An elevator pitch is the cornerstone of jewelry sales that every small business owner needs. If you missed out on the binge-watching era of Shark Tank and other business competition TV shows this may be a new term for you. Fear not, this article will take a deep dive into pitching concisely with a compelling call to action. You’ll be a jewelry sales pro before you know it!

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by Liz Kantner

Tips to Increase Your Instagram Engagement

Don't let Instagram's algorithm mess up your jewelry marketing! Guest author Liz Kantner has her top 10 tips to increase you Instagram engagement. This blog was updated November 2022.

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by Kelli Vanyek Greene

Jewelry Blogs You Should Be Following

How do you stay on top of what’s happening in the jewelry world? Keeping up to date with jewelry trends and news has never been easier. Follow these blogs to be in the know with all things jewelry related.

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by Adriane Dalton

How To Guest Write For A Jewelry Publication

Guest writing for a jewelry blog or publication is a great way to expand your brand reach and authority. Adriane Dalton, editor of Metalsmith Magazine, gave us great tips for improving confidence in your writing and how to pitch your ideas.

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by Robin Kramer

5 Jewelry Wholesale Strategies You Never Thought Of

Read these great jewelry wholesale strategy tips from Robin Kramer, of Red Boot Consulting and Flourish & Thrive Academy, on how to WOW store buyers and keep them coming back again and again!

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by Ashley Maldonado

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.

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by Bella Neyman

How to Use Jewelry Exhibition Opportunities to Build Your Business

Being an artist isn’t easy, not only do you need to make work but then you also have to sell it. How do you stand out in the competitive jewelry space? Read Bella Neyman's advice on using jewelry exhibitions as a strategy for getting exposure for your brand.

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by Ashley Maldonado

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. Updated July 2021.

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by Ashley Maldonado

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.

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by Mariel Diaz

10 Cash Flow Culprits in your Jewelry Business

Check out this guest article from Mariel Diaz. Her financial tips for jewelry business owners will help you keep your business on track and earning money.

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by Michael David Sturlin

Finding Your Creative Identity Through Design

Finding and expressing your unique identity isn't always easy. This guest blog from Michael David Sturlin discusses the design process and how you can discover and express your unique creative identity through design.

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by Bethany Blackshear

Is Your Jewelry Product Photography Up to Par? 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid.

Learn about common mistakes in jewelry photography and how to fix them so your product photography shows your product in the best way.

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by Michael David Sturlin

Pricing Strategy Tips for Jewelry Business Profitability

Check out this guest article from Michael David Sturlin inspired by his experience as a Halstead Grant guest juror this year. Learn new ways to think about pricing your work strategically instead of just blindly applying a formula that may undermine the finances of your business.

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