Posts Tagged ‘Jewelry Business’

Turn Your Online Jewelry Store Into a Business Success

Oct 25

As an active jewelry designer who attends meetings and workshops all the time, I hear a lot of jewelry business owners complaining that their online stores are not a success at all. I used my web design experience and a lot of research in the domain to gather a few hands-on tips for you to use and turn your online jewelry store into a business success.



Photos that sell the product – The most important thing you have to remember when you have an online jewelry store is that your customer will not be able to feel your jewelry or try it on to see what it looks like. Therefore, clear photos that show as much detail as possible are very important because, afterall, the photo sells the product. Multiple photos for each item are very helpful to show your potential customer all the details. If you have a necklace, try to have at least one photo on a stand, so they can see what it will look like around their neck. If your necklace has a pendant, take an up-close photo of that alone, so you can show all the details of the stones used. When taking photos of jewelry it is crucial that you do that in daytime, without flash. This approach will show the true colors of the stones used without unnecessary reflections.

Search-friendly sites – If you have the possibility to add a search function on your site, please do so. People don’t always know the names of the stones they are looking for and a search functionality will give them the possibility to look for pieces that have a certain color for instance. The idea here is to create the easiest way for your clients to find what they want. When somebody looks for a pearl bracelet, it will be much easier to type that in the search box and hit “Go”, than look through your entire bracelets category to find what they want. Having a search function on your website will be very helpful to your customers but it will certainly add a little more work for you. When you add a product to your store you will have to always remember to tag it with terms that other people might be searching for.

Detailed information – Product descriptions are very important as well when it comes to online jewelry stores. After your client sees the photos, they will want to know what was used to make that piece of jewelry. Try to give as many details as possible about the materials and techniques used as well as sizes. The overall size of the necklace is important, but also include the size of the pendant if you have one, as photos don’t always show the true ratio of the pendant. If you are a custom jewelry designer, I found that people are always interested to find out what your inspiration was. Share that with your visitors and raise their interest in your products.

One size doesn’t always fit all – Since you are selling items that people wear, remember that “One size fits all” doesn’t always apply. Create your jewelry at standard sizes, but always offer people the opportunity to order a smaller or larger item. This way you will increase your clientele.

The price is right – Last but not least, price your jewelry pieces right. As there is a significantly large number of online jewelry stores, you have to be competitive, but at the same time respectful of your work and the materials you use. The art of pricing is probably one of the most difficult, and there is no exact formula or how-to. Using your best judgement and a lot of research in the market area that you are trying to reach, you can find the formula for your prices.

Keeping Your Life Shimmering With Wholesale Jewelry

Jul 14

I can show you the world, shining, shimmering splendid… A very typical line from a famous song…

This can also be the same words to describe you: shining, shimmering with jewelry.

If jewelry is your passion, isn’t it quite expensive?

Maybe a lot of people want to start their own jewelry collection, the problem is they cannot afford to buy those costly shimmering jewels.

To solve this problem you should buy jewelry at wholesale stores. Wholesale jewelry tends to be cheaper than retail. This is because you buy directly from the jeweler or from a wholesale jewelry salesperson. This means that the price of the jewelry is much lower than if buying in a regular shop. The number of jewelry bought in wholesale is the reason why they are given at a lowered price. The seller can still get a good profit because of the quantity that he sells.

Buying wholesale jewelry is what retail jewelry shops do to obtain low priced jewelry and sell them at a much higher price. So if you’re considering starting your own jewelry business, you should consider buying from wholesale jewelry dealers. This will enable you to obtain rings, necklaces etc. at a much lower price and resell them at a higher price making you a huge profit..

However, cheap as they may be, you should also be aware that there are wholesale dealers out there that sell fake jewelry. You should be very careful from whom you buy your wholesale jewelry from. Ask a jewelry professional to determine if the goods are fake or real.

Sometimes, according to experts the kind of jewelry that you have reflects your personality. It does not mean however that the more expensive jewelry you have, the better person you are.

Buying jewelry is not an easy task. If you really want to go for the best quality, you should know how to detect the true gems from the fake ones. You will regret it forever if you did not make the right choice. It is not a gamble; you have to be certain about buying jewelry.

In addition, you should also have an idea on how to choose between the precious metals. They differ in color and weight, sometimes fake stones are almost near to true stones so better beware about this.

Here are the things that you need to remember when you are buying wholesale jewelry:

1. Remember to shop at credible jewelry stores. You should only deal with trusted jewelry stores. You can make an initial research about the best jewelry stores in your town.

2. One way to assess a trustworthy jewelry seller is to find out whether they will accept returns or not. If the seller refuses to do so, then it is already a hint thathe is deifnitely not a credible seller. There are also reputable ones that are basically affiliated with the big jewelry companies and associations. You can also check legal papers like their business permits and certification.

3. The karat mark is a very important factor that you should check. It is the component that will determine the purity of the gem or the stone. Basically, the rate of the karat tells the real value of the jewelry. Fake jewelry of course do not contain any karat value at all. The karat is always located at the side or at the back part of the jewelry.

4. The appearance of the jewelry will tell you the value. Quality made jewelry should not have unnecessary edges.

5. Do not be fooled about the weight or the color of the jewelry. It does not imply that the heavier or the shinier the jewelry is, the higher quality it has. There are also fake jewelry that happen to have heavier weight.

When purchasing wholesale jewelry, you still need to be aware of the quality that it has. The discounted price that can be granted to you by the seller or by the jewelry company can sometimes be misleading. Do not confuse solid jewelry with pure jewelry that are made up of true gold or silver components.

Wholesale Jewelry – Investing in Your Future

Jun 01

Jewelry displays so much things to numerous people. It could be a memory from a special piece being extended over the ages. It could be a fashion accessory that makes the get up perfect for that special occasion. It might be a simple gift of affection. Regardless, wholesale jewelry sales can be done anyplace, starting from a flea market, reseller store or even on the internet. The weapon for success in selling jewelry is looking for a good wholesale jewelry supplier.

More people are searching for means to supplement their incomes, or even to begin their own businesses. Among the very popular methods is through marketing jewelry. Jewelry is small, simple to stock and transport, and it offers a variety of designs. Similar to numerous other companies, this requires the seller to make an investment not simply on financial basis, but also in time and research.

When investigating your wholesale jewelry supplier in your jewelry business, there are many things to be regarded to, including variety of items available, quality of the product, the cost, terms of shipping and payment, and finally the creadibility of the wholesale jewelry supplier.

Beginning a business takes not only a financial investment, but also making sure that you invested it wisely. There are many ways to choose a wholesale jewelry provider. Disregarding how you choose, you should be particular that your investment is protected. If looking into a potential local wholesale jewelry shop, research with the Better Business Bureau. If searching for an internet supplier, research is available through various forums and internet sites, and also the Better Business Bureau.

The goal to beginning your jewelry line of work is to cater a retail shop for buyers looking for something special while giving money for you. It’s like an investment in your future. You will not get rich immediately in this method, but the chance to gain your fiscal foundation. Simply like a retirement account, your investment must be protected by thoroughly checking out your wholesale jewelry provider.