M L asked:


I have this silver ring that I love and my mom wants one bad. I want to give it to her as a gift. The problem is that I got it at a show from a silver vendor. I have looked for it at all the jewelry stores in my area and no one has it. One store looked in several catalogs but we couldn’t find it. There is a hallmark stamp but the jeweler was not familiar it. They said I may be able to search online in a jewelry trademark directory to find the manufacturer and then they would be willing to order it for me if I can’t buy direct. I don’t know where to look. I looked at the US trademark website but couldn’t find it. The jeweler said there is an online guide somewhere because not all hallmarks are registered nationally but instead is used to identify the company, artist etc. If I can’t find it, I will have to leave the ring so they can do a search.

Maddox

Alter_ego_designz asked:


I’m starting a small business making unique jewelry. I’m not quite sure though on how to market it? Flyers? Business cards? I have the product, I just need to figure out how to get it out there and make some money. Any suggestions would help I ‘m sure! Thanks!

Alonso

renny asked:


I use to live in michigan 18 years ago. We moved to california and now that I have children we are thinking to move back to Michigan. Yes I know Michigan isn’t what it use to be but it is a better place to raise a family then California.
I own a Retail Jewelry store in California. Does anyone know how the jewelry stores are doing in Michigan? Especially with gold prices so high. Is the slow economy effecting jewelry sales?
Should I look for another business? Any suggesstions? Thanks.

Roland

Jenz Jewelz asked:


I’m not talking fine jewelry, but nice beaded jewelry. Is there a certain amount of money anyone starting up a business should have beforehand?

Mateo

Smile4me asked:


I want to start a home based business selling handmade jewelry over the internet as well as at local swap shops and craft fairs, does anyone know what licensing or what have you, is required to do this?? Thank you for your help !

Harold

misswannano asked:


I make handmade fashion jewelry and I have tons of it. I have been selling them to friends and family but now I want to venture out to sell my jewelry at stores and boutiques . How do I get started?

Aydin

Itsme asked:


Although my Jewelry has had quite a bit of exposure, It seems that these would sell well in some of the major coffee houses but it seems almost impossible to get them in front of the right people. Any Ideas?

August

Thomas H asked:


I have been making jewelry on the side out of my house for a while. I’ve sold most of my pieces to families and friends. I am looking for some ideas on how to find new customers on/offline.

Garret

iamme210 asked:


My mom makes handmade jewelry out of sterling silver and natural stones, and most recently enamel. She is always receiving complements on her pieces, and has had one bracelet featured in a jewelry magazine, as well as a few pieces in galleries. But she wants to start selling them on a larger basis, how could she start doing that? Does anyone know where she can find a representative? Thanks!
hey, thank you so much for responding, your answers were very helpful!

Keith