handmade jewelry business
Studio Art Degrees with Jewelry Concentration
Are you interested in completing a bachelors degree in fine arts? There are so many great schools across the country that offer studio art programs that have a concentration in small metals and jewelry.
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!
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.
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.
What is a Jewelry Collective? An Interview with Jewelry Edition
by Bella Neyman
As an addendum to the article, How to Use Jewelry Exhibition Opportunities to Build Your Business, we have decided to include this full length interview with Jewelry Edition (JE) founders Kat Cole and Laura Wood.
Meet Kris Schaible, Halstead's Featured Lampwork Artist
Halstead is proud to feature Kris Schaible as the 2019 featured lampwork artist. She has been working in the glass field for 15 years and has created beautiful glass beads and finished jewelry pieces. Read on to learn more about Kris!
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.
How to Manage Time in Your Jewelry Business Better Using 7 Simple Steps
Being your own boss is amazing! But learning to manage time in your jewelry business so you don't have to be constantly clocked in can be difficult. Tracy Matthews from Flourish & Thrive Academy gave us her 7 most helpful tips to manage your time effectively.
Belle Brooke Designs
Belle Brooke won the Halstead Business Development Grant in 2007. Check out some of the pieces from her beautiful jewelry collection.
Ananda Khalsa Jewelry
Check out some of the beautiful work by Ananda Khalsa Jewelry. She won the first Halstead Business Development Grant in 2006.
