How do you stay on top of what’s happening in the jewelry world? With these top Jewelry Blogs!

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 jewelry blogs to be in the know with all things jewelry related.

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.

Interested in selling your jewelry wholesale to shops & boutiques? Guest writer Robin Kramer has some great strategies to help you succeed.

by Robin Kramer

5 Jewelry Wholesale Strategies You Never Thought Of - lock

Read these great jewelry wholesale strategy tips from Robin Kramer, of Red Boot Consulting and Flourish & Thrive Academy, on how to sell your jewelry to stores at wholesale.

Hiring your first jewelry business assistant is a huge step in your business' growth! We asked our jeweler friends to give us their best advice.

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.

Curator Bella Neyman gave some great tips on showing your collection in jewelry exhibitions and some new ideas on where to look for one.

by Bella Neyman

How to Use Jewelry Exhibition Opportunities to Build Your Business - lock

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.

Facebook is a great platform for marketing your jewelry collection! Learn how to harness the most popular social media platform for your jewelry business.

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.

Customer complaints can be disheartening in the handmade jewelry business. Jewelers are giving their best tips for responding to, and avoiding, complaints.

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.

Learn about the top 10 cash flow culprits for jewelry businesses from Mariel Diaz and her recommendations on how to improve your business to avoid them.

by Mariel Diaz

10 Cash Flow Culprits in your Jewelry Business - lock

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.

Michael David Sturlin discusses how we express our unique identity through the design process in visual arts and allow our work to be an extension of us.

by Michael David Sturlin

Finding Your Creative Identity Through Design - lock

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.

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

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.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you are an entrepreneur. Learn how to manage time in your jewelry business from Tracy Matthews of Flourish & Thrive.

by Tracy Matthews

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.

Learn how to start your new jewelry business from expert Tracy Matthews of Flourish & Thrive. Avoid feeling overwhelmed with these top tips for success.

by Tracy Matthews

How to Start a Jewelry Business the Right Way

Turn your love of jewelry making into a business! Tracy Matthews from Flourish & Thrive Academy and Thrive by Design provides a thorough checklist on how to make a successful jump from jewelry making as a hobby to jewelry making as a business.

Are you ready to take your jewelry business international? Read this insightful article by expert Nils Krueger on how to launch your collection in Europe.

by Nils Krueger

Selling Your Jewelry in Europe - lock

Want to sell your jewelry in Europe? Read this primer from guest Nils Krueger. It's full of tips on professional ways to approach galleries, how to manage shipping, a resource list and more.

Check out these tips on how to make an outstanding earring collection to get your jewelry business started. Katie Hacker explores jewelry design concepts.

by Katie Hacker

How to Create Your Own Earring Collection

Earrings are always in style, but they're particularly trendy right now. Here are some tips and tricks for pumping up your jewelry collection with an infusion of handmade earring designs.

Educate jewelry customers to position yourself as a trusted resource. Transparency and information are powerful tools for your jewelry business.

by Katie Hacker

5 Ways to Educate Your Jewelry Customer

Selling your jewelry? Educating your customers benefits your business in a multitude of ways. Here are some tips and free, printable inserts!

Great advice for metalsmithing and jewelry students on options for entry level career paths. Learn about potential job opportunities and how to find them.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Career Services for Jewelry Students: Explore Jewelry Job Opportunities

Career Services at universities don't often cater to jewelry students entering the field after graduation. Get specialized advice on how to enter the jewelry work force and earn a living. This article explores jewelry jobs and career information.

Graduation can be scary! Jewelry BFA graduates in particular are often missing resources and guidance for their careers. This article explores career paths.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

A Jewelry Student's Guide to Planning for Graduation

Students anticipate graduation with a mixture of excitement, relief and total panic. What's next!? Starting a new career in jewelry can be daunting. Plan ahead to cover your work space needs and save yourself one extra headache.

Interested in wholesaling your jewelry collection to galleries or retailers? Read this advice from Mora jewelry gallery owner Marthe Le Van.

by Marthe Le Van

Getting Noticed by Jewelry Galleries: Wholesaling Your Jewelry Collection

Marthe Le Van of Mora Contemporary Jewelry was our guest judge for the 2017 Halstead Grant. As a jewelry gallery curator, Marthe has some great insight into what it takes to get your jewelry noticed by gallery buyers.

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