Learn the basics of body piercings! Including safe materials, different jewelry types, popular piercing locations, and more.

Body Piercing 101: Adding Body Jewelry to Your Collection

Body piercings are becoming increasingly more popular, but there’s a lot to learn. Read on to learn about the materials, jewelry types, and more before you dive in!

We're committed to increasing the sustainability of Halstead as a business and as a trusted jewelry supply company.

by Ashley Maldonado

Halstead's Commitment to Sustainability & Transparency

We're committed to increasing the sustainability of Halstead as a business and as a trusted jewelry supply company. Read about our efforts to not only be more environmentally friendly around the warehouse, but to increase transparency in the silver jewelry industry.

by Ashley Maldonado

Halstead Design Challenge Rewind

The Halstead Design Challenge brought jewelers together each year to create a unique piece of jewelry as part of a fundraiser for SNAG. It welcomed everyone from hobbyists to experienced exhibition jewelers. Read more about each year's theme and the winners.

What do you do when commodity markets swing? This article will explore how jewelry artists should respond to changes in gold and silver prices.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

How Jewelers Can Respond to Volatility in Gold and Silver Prices

What do you do when commodity markets swing? This article will explore how jewelry artists should respond to changes in gold and silver prices.

Lessen the impact your jewelry business has on the environment with these tips for creating recycled and sustainable jewelry.

by Erica Stice

Practicing Responsible & Sustainable Jewelry Making

Lessen your impact on the environment by learning about recycled & sustainable jewelry! Learn how to become more eco-friendly by making small, but important changes around your studio.

Learn about the major contributors to the silver jewelry supplies trade to make better informed sourcing decisions.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

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.

Bulk up your jewelry retail store! Learn how to make ready-to-wear pieces quickly and easily with this step-by-step guide.

by Erica Stice

Ready-to-Wear Sterling Silver Jewelry for Your Retail Store

Bulk up your retail store with ready-to-wear jewelry pieces! Ready to wear items are great for low price point impulse purchase items making them quick upsells yet easy to stock.

Add texture to your jewelry designs. Read the in-depth article and then watch the how-to video. Discover texturing today!

by Erica Stice

Texturing Metal for Jewelry

Texturing is a lot of fun! Discover popular ways to texture on jewelry metals. Watch the video below for even more information on this popular jewelry-making technique.

Learn about Halstead's Jewelry Quality Assurance Program using precious metal lab testing as part of a regular quality control plan.

by Ashley Maldonado

Halstead Lab Testing for Quality Control: A Jewelry Quality Assurance Program

We understand you only want to give your customers the best. That’s why we take great care in our jewelry quality assurance so all items we sell are up to standards. In addition to only buying from reputable vendors, we send items for quality control lab testing. Read more about our quality control procedures.

Tips and tricks for soldering on earring posts from basic to advanced.

by Erica Stice

Tips for Soldering Earring Posts

This blog covers important tips for soldering on earrings posts. From the basics to more advanced, we cover every aspect of the process!

See what makes the Halstead office culture unique and learn about your jewelry supplier.

by Ashley Maldonado

Things We Love About Working at Halstead

The Halstead office is a place for work and fun! We love the perks and office culture we get working at Halstead. Updated 2022.

Learn about different jewelry chain link types available on the market. This article will cover link configurations and manufacturing methods.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Types of Jewelry Chain Link Styles

Get to know more about types of jewelry chains, styles, and effects in our glossary. This is a great reference to bookmark and refer to often when shopping for chain jewelry supplies. This popular blog post was updated in 2019.

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