Selling Handmade Jewelry Online

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The Internet is full of opportunities for jewelry artisans.

The internet gives jewelry artisans so many new opportunities to sell their work and reach a far larger number of people. This lens gives an overview of things to consider before selling your jewelry online.

Taking Your Jewelry Making to the Next Level 

Jewelry making is a fun hobby for many people but if you're reading this I'm guessing that you either have already taken the step to sell your work or are considering it. Jewelry is a very competitive market because there are so many choices. What are the key things you need to sell your jewelry?

1) Stand out from the crowd. Having jewelry that is unique or different in some way rather than producing the same things dozens of other artists are doing is the best way to stand out.

2) Keep an eye on trends. Don't follow them slavishly but if a certain color is really hot or a type of jewelry (say cuff bracelets) is really popular try working it into your line but do something fun with it.

3) Show your personality. Make your own personality and sense of style a vital part of your jewelry. If you wouldn't want to wear it then you really shouldn't be making it.

4) Be professional. You are now running a business, organization and planning are important and matters to your customer.

Running a Handmade Business 

Here's a lens on how to run a jewelry selling business

Links to Advice on Selling Jewelry Online 

Tips for New Jewelry Sellers - Associated Content
So you've been making jewelry for a little while now and you'd like to expand from giving them away as gifts to friends and family and start making a little money? Here are some simple tips on getting started selling your creations.
How to Sell Handmade Jewelry Online
Here are some of the best alternatives to Ebay if you want to sell handmade jewelry online.. Business > Small Businesses > Online Small Business. By Kristie Leong M.D.. Instructions Step 1: Onli...
How to Sell Handmade Jewelry on Etsy
Etsy is an online selling center for craftsman and artisans. It is similar to eBay, but does not have auction style listings. Etsy is an online market place that showcases handmade crafts. Every si...
Steps to Follow when You Are Selling Handmade Jewelry - Associated Content
Steps to Follow when You Are Selling Handmade Jewelry
How to Sell Jewelry Online - Getting Started
People often wonder how to get started selling their jewelry online, so I thought I'd jot down a few tips.
Selling Jewelry Via a Web Site
Selling jewelry on the web can be tricky. Here are some tips to help you find your way through the world wide web of jewelry selling.
Etsy :: The Storque :: How-To :: The Etsy Seller Handbook: All Our How-Tos about Selling
Dear Sellers! Below you'll find a handy index of all the useful How-Tos about Selling on Etsy. We're calling it the Seller Handbook. We'll be adding all new how-tos for sellers to this index.

Books on Selling Jewelry 

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Marketing and Promoting your Jewelry 

Here are the 5 things that have worked best for me in promoting my jewelry.

1) Wear your jewelry. When you're out in public, whether at work, shopping, dentist's office etc. wear some of your jewelry designs and be prepared to hand out a business card to anyone who compliments them.

2) Write good descriptions and take good photos. Online the only thing your customer has to go by are the photos and text of your listing. Give them as much information as you can, including materials, size, inspiration, etc. Check out this article of tips of photographing your jewelry.

3) Blogging. You can get a free blog from Blogger or Wordpress, talk about your jewelry, design process, new materials or colors you're working with, etc. Give your customers a face and personality to associate with your product and get them interested in what you're going to do next.

4) Squidoo! I love Squidoo you can make lenses on yourself, your company, individual jewelry lines, jewelry advice, etc.

5) Social Media. Talk about and share your jewelry on sites like Facebook, MySpace, Ning, Del.icio.us, Stumbleupon, etc.

Useful Marketing Links 

Jewelry Marketing - Home Page
Great newsletter on marketing jewelry, definitely should subscribe.
How To Make Your Own Business Cards
This lens is all about doing it yourself with business cards. Designing them and printing them, coming up with a card that is uniquely you.Even in this digital age the business card is still important. They can be left just about anywhere, tucked into orders, given out to potential customers or clie

Tips on Using Squidoo 

Squidoo is a wonderful way to promote your jewelry, this lens has some useful tips and introduces helpful modules when promoting handmade products.

Packaging and Branding 

Miscellaneous Useful Links 

Packaging, Shipping, etc.

Tips on Shipping Your Product
Business & Small Business Today on Entrepreneur.com
5 Shipping Tips for Online Sellers | Money Saving Reviews | Money Saving Buying Guides | OpTempo
5 Shipping Tips for Online Sellers
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Handmade Jewelry Photos 

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"green with envy" beaded necklace by artsytartsyjewels

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light blue resin pendant with lace cut-out & black beads necklace by artsytartsyjewels

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bohemian owl bracelet by artsytartsyjewels

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"green with envy" beaded necklace by artsytartsyjewels

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timeless jeweled bracelet with antique copper and czech glass beads by artsytartsyjewels

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"vintage blue wonder" - serendipity bracelet (series) by artsytartsyjewels

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timeless jeweled bracelet with antique copper and czech glass beads by artsytartsyjewels

timeless jeweled bra...

"bohemian beauty" - serendipity bracelet (series) by artsytartsyjewels

"bohemian beaut...

"vintage blue wonder" - serendipity bracelet (series) by artsytartsyjewels

"vintage blue w...

light blue resin pendant with lace cut-out & black beads necklace by artsytartsyjewels

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bohemian owl bracelet by artsytartsyjewels

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Blue Canary Bracelet by artsytartsyjewels

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Lady Salmon Bracelet by artsytartsyjewels

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JohnSBrana wrote...

Great resources on selling handcrafted jewelry! Thanks for sharing.

ReplyPosted June 17, 2009

aj2008 wrote...

This is an excellent example of a genuinely useful lens on Working from Home - blessed by an Angel.

ReplyPosted June 17, 2009

ArtsyTartsyJewels wrote...

Definitely 5*! Lovin' this lens.

- Candice of Artsy * Tartsy * Jewels

ReplyPosted December 28, 2008

BirkeloArt wrote...

Thank you for all the info and resources. I wouldn't have known about most of them if not for your helpful lens. The power of Squidoo, huh?

ReplyPosted December 09, 2008

KimberlyDawnWells wrote...

Great tips! I especially agree with the statement "be professional." Customers will only take you as seriously as you take your work.

ReplyPosted October 15, 2008

 
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