Designs that Sell
(Suggested Price)
($8 - $10)
($8 to $12)
($19 to $29)
($19 to $39)
($11 to $16)
($14 to $22)
($18 to $26)
($15 to $29) |
- Find the sales venue that works for you. Consider E-Bay,
craft shows, selling on consignment, home parties and flea markets. (There is a lot of competition
on the Internet so this is probably not the easiest place to start selling
jewelry.)
- Make jewelry to sell in a wide variety of prices. Make
some earrings to sell in the $10 to $14 price range, as well as
some bracelet/necklace/ earring sets to sell in the over $60 price
range.
- Make bracelet and earring sets and necklace and earring sets
with matching beads and styles. Most people prefer matching
jewelry but it is hard to find. This differentiates your
jewelry from commercial jewelry.
- "Selling" is an active verb. When at craft shows or flea
markets talk to as many people as you can. Any conversation
to have them view you as a person and stop long enough to view
your jewelry is helpful.
- Everyone has an opinion about pricing the jewelry you make.
The only opinion that carries any weight is the customers.
Price your jewelry to sell at a price that makes you comfortable
with the return on your time. Don't expect to get $20 per
hour for your time at the beginning. Adjust these prices as you
learn what people are willing to pay in your area. Some people use a rule
of thumb for initial pricing as three time the costs of the
materials. Remember that prices that work in New York City
won't work in rural Wisconsin. In general, your prices
will need to be lower than the same item would sell for in a
jewelry store.
- Begin your jewelry selling business with pieces that are easy
to make. In general, people will not pay for the time
involved in making complex and artistic jewelry. They like
to look at it, but they will probably purchase less expensive
jewelry.
- Consider selling the jewelry making projects shown on this
page. They are all relatively quick to make and have proven
customer interest . You
can find more earring designs here,
bracelet designs here,
necklace designs here and
ring and other designs here.
($39-$45)
($7-$14) ($7-$14)
($29-$40)
($9 to $13)
($20 to $59)
Men's Tie Chain
($29 to $49) |
Designs that Sell
(Suggested Price)
($25 to $40)
($10 - $15)
($9 - $12)
($24 - $34)
($19 to $26)
($18 to $26) |
