Do you have a knack for creating things? Have you ever thought about designing and selling your own jewelry creations? It is a lot easier than you think. Plus it is a great way to earn extra income part time. Find some great pointers to getting started and exploring if this is the right business for you.

1. Generate Easy Income in Your
Spare Time with This Step by
Step Jewelry Design Guide
By Nadine Bergeron

2. Tip #1 – Give Your Jewelry Personality
• Ask Yourself "Does my handmade jewelry line
have a unique personality?".
• This is an important question to ask because if
your jewelry doesn't have a personality or voice
of its own, it will be lost in the sea of imported
and mass produced jewelry that bombards the
consumer every day.
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3. Examples of how to Personalize
Your Jewelry Designs
• 1. Add few dichroic glass beads in strategic areas of your design. Dichroic glass
gives off a beautiful, iridescent sheen that adds color and life to a handmade
jewelry piece.
• 2. Add a stunning pendant to the center of some of your necklaces. Don't settle for
just an ordinary pendant. Look for something no one else has. You can make an
incredible pendant by using a headpin, and unusual lampwork bead and some
decorative sterling silver beads.
• 3. Use a distinctive, large, beautifully detailed high quality clasp that grabs
attention. A simple clasp change can often give a necklace or bracelet an entirely
new personality. You may even consider having a signature clasp cast for you by a
jewelry casting company. This is not as expensive as you might think and really
adds to your design options.
• 4. Try some unusual color combinations. Certain colors placed together can really
make a design "pop". Review your color wheel and note how a color can be
markedly enhanced when placed next to its complement. Don't settle for
tired, overused color combinations. Think out of the box!
• 5. Consider adding gorgeous buttons or charms with a vintage look as a
centerpiece for some of your necklaces. This can add such a vintage feel to your
creations.
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4. Tip #2 – Use the Power of Blogging to
Build Your Jewelry Business
• 1. Tell customers the story behind your jewelry designs. Customers might want to know what
motivated you to get started in jewelry design and why you create the type of jewelry you
do.
• 2. Tell customers about the steps you take to create your jewelry. Include a sequence of
photos that illustrate the process. This will allow your customer to see how your jewelry is
different from mass produced jewelry found in department stores.
• 3. Show photos of your very latest, cutting edge jewelry designs. Let your customers know
how they can order these hot, new designs.
• 4. Keep your customers abreast of any upcoming craft and jewelry shows where you'll be
exhibiting your jewelry.
• 5. Let your customers know about upcoming special sales, discounts, and promotions relating
to your jewelry designs.
• 6. Give your customers unique ideas on how to wear your jewelry. Include photos illustrating
some of these ideas.
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5. Tip #3 - Some “unique” ways
to market your Jewelry
You may be worried that there is so much competition out there in the
jewelry selling business. However, there are several lucrative ways to
showcase your designs without having to compete with other vendors at craft
shows, flea markets etc.
The first is to tap into your warm market of family and friends. Just ask them
if they would host a jewelry party at their house and invite their friends. This
is a great way to get started. Just set up a table with your jewelry have a little
food and drinks and sales will start to roll into. Women like to shop and
socialize. You will have the best of both worlds with this strategy.
Some other ideas where you can design your jewelry to cater to different markets is with the following:
1. Cat jewelry for a veterinarian's office who specializes in the care of cats.
• 2. Dog jewelry for veterinarian's offices, doggie day care facilities, boarding and grooming
centers, pet stores etc.
• 3. Ballet themed jewelry for dance studios and dancing supply stores.
• 4. Plant and flower themed jewelry for gardening centers and gardening gift shops.
• 5. Food themed jewelry for gourmet supply and gourmet foods stores.
• 6. Bicycle themed jewelry for bicycle supply stores.
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6. • To get your business started with a great “how
to” guide to create jewelry, visit us at
http://tinyurl.com/jewelry123