buying jewelry supplies
Silver Jewelry Supplies by Nation of Origin
The silver jewelry trade has a rich history. There are centers of production in the world where jewelry manufacturing took root generations ago. These market leaders are each known for different strengths. Learn about the major contributors to the trade to make better informed sourcing decisions.
How to Buy Jewelry Making Metal Sheet
by Erica Stice
A quick FAQ guide on how to buy metal sheet for your jewelry business. Learn the lingo and how to navigate the typical units of measure used for sheet sales.
How to Buy Ring Making Material
by Erica Stice
Check out our handy jewelry ring material conversion chart and learn how to calculate the right material length for each finger ring size with this tutorial.
5 Rookie Tips for Buying Jewelry Supplies
Leaving the comfort of a well stocked school studio can seem daunting. Read on for some tips on sourcing materials for your own studio.
Top 3 Questions from New Halstead Customers
by Katie Hacker
It feels risky to buy from a new supplier for the first time. Here are answers to our top three questions from new customers at Halstead to help you make an informed purchasing decision.
Moving Past Jewelry Kits: How to Buy Supplies
by Katie Hacker
Ready to venture out of class and on your own? Here are some tips for moving past jewelry kits and onto buying jewelry supplies in bulk.
Make Jewelry in Multiple Metals
by Katie Hacker
Want to make the same piece of jewelry in sterling, gold-filled and rose gold-filled? We can help. Learn how to shop jewelry supplies so you can make the same jewelry design in different metals.
Out of Stock Jewelry Supplies? Let Us Help You! Halstead FAQs
by Katie Hacker
We know how frustrating out of stock supplies can be! Here are 4 tips to improve your shopping experience when the jewelry supplies you need are out of stock.
What Jewelry Wire Gauge & Hardness Do You Need?
by Erica Stice
Learn the ins and outs of sheet and wire gauges and metal tempers so you can make the right choices for your jewelry designs. This popular blog post was updated in 2019.
Call Halstead Service: Why We Aren't Just Online
Online ordering is great but we miss connecting with our customers and here's why. Call Halstead service to see how we can help you with your latest jewelry business challenges.
