It's easy to forget to take care of yourself. Jeweler Lisa Lehmann has ideas to take care of your mental health while running a jewelry business.

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Sometimes in the hustle of our business lives we forget to take care of the most important thing: ourselves. Jewelry artist Lisa Lehmann shares advice on balancing mental health with business ownership.

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

Understanding Volatility in Gold and Silver Prices: Tips to Adapt

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

Are you considering entering your first jewelry design competition? Having entered my first contest here's my experience.

by Erica Stice

Jewelry Design Competitions - Entering, Submitting & Helpful Tips - lock

Are you considering entering your first jewelry design competition? Having entered my first contest here's my experience on the matter. From process steps and submitting your work to helpful tips I learned during my experience, read all about the process here.

There are a variety of services available to small jewelry businesses. We're taking a look at some of the services and courses for small businesses.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Free Small Business Courses for Jewelry Artists

Did you know that small business management classes are available for free? There is a good chance that there are offices and a professional mentor available within 100 miles to help you launch your small jewelry business. This article will explore the amazing array of services offered by the SBA, SBDC, and SCORE. It will also explain how these organizations are alike and different from one another.

Getting a jewelry business loan is intimidating. But getting financing to fuel your small jewelry business can help you get to the next level. How do you start?

by Hilary Halstead Scott

How to Get a Jewelry Business Loan

Bank loans are intimidating. But getting financing to fuel your small jewelry business can help you get to the next level. How do you start? What do you need to do? What if you get rejected for a jewelry business loan? You have questions and we have answers.

One way to take your jewelry business to the next level is to have your jewelry photographed on models. Read on to find out the benefits of modeled jewelry photos and how to make it happen.

by Janelle Hinesley

Jewelry Photography With Models & Tips To Hire A Pro

One way to take your jewelry business to the next level is to have your jewelry photographed on models. Read on to find out the benefits of modeled jewelry photos and how to make it happen.

Personal safety in the jewelry business is an important issue. Use these tips to keep you and your inventory safe at home and on the road.

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.

by Kelli Vanyek Greene

Exhibiting in Jewelry Wholesale Shows - lock

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.

If you’ve been frustrated by Instagram over the past year, you are not alone. Many blame the algorithm, which, if you don’t know what that i

by Liz Kantner

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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.

Are you interested in having a line of your jewelry plated with gold or silver? The process of electroplating can be overwhelming so we made

by Kelli Vanyek Greene

Jewelry Plating Contractors - lock

Are you interested in having a line of your jewelry plated with gold or silver? The process of electroplating can be overwhelming so we made a list of jewelry plating contractors that would be happy to provide the service for you.

by Adriane Dalton

How To Guest Write For A Jewelry Publication - lock

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.

Jump rings are a popular finding in jewelry making designs. Check out this article to find more simple ways to incorporate them into your pieces.

by Erica Stice

Types of Jump Rings in Jewelry Making

Play around with jump rings! Learn all about jump rings including what they are and different types. Also explore creative design possibilities with these versatile jewelry components.

Soldering gold-filled can be problematic. It requires knowledge and training. Read this article for how to solder gold-filled jewelry.

by Erica Stice

Soldering Gold-Filled: Tips for Success - lock

We receive more questions about gold-filled items than any other products here at Halstead. This piece will focus on how to solder gold-filled jewelry items and the issues that may arise. We will also discuss other hot topics dealing with gold-filled items such as sanding, filing, and cleaning.

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 Handling 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

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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