4 Ways to Sell Your Jewelry

Is jewelry making just your hobby or a passion you go through every once in awhile? Do you simply go into a trance and then come out with an amazing looking piece of jewelry? Have your friends been so envious about your jewelry that they’re starting to wonder where you bought them? Creativity is something that needs to be honed and molded in every person. But for someone who’s been working to create beautiful pieces, it might be time that you share this passion with everyone else – and make money out of it at the same time! Even though you’re too young, or you only make pieces once in awhile, you just might have a future in creating amazing pieces. And although you hate math, can’t stand socializing or simply do not want to get in the...

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Traditional, Creative or Home-Made Jewelry Display: What Works and What Doesn’t?

Selling isn’t just about offering the most unique and creative pieces of jewelry. In fact, sometimes, the most attractive jewelry display can get more customers than those with good pieces. But, if there are so many creative ways to display your jewelry, how do you know which ones work best for your store? Now that you can create home-made equipment to display your jewelry, will it beat the effects of actually using ready-made displays? When you’re selling, you have to think of more than just the profit you’re going to earn. You need to know what the market wants. While home-made jewelry display will certainly give you some benefits, traditional displays are also pretty useful. Here are some pros to using either type of jewelry displays: Traditional...

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Superstitious Jewelry – Believe it? Or Not?

Some pieces of jewelry are worn because they are given to them by a special someone. Some wear fashion jewelry because it’s currently in trend. And others are worn because the bearer believes that it will benefit them to wear it. Do you believe that a piece of jewelry can give you luck? Do you believe that your ring will help you and your fiancé last forever? Do you believe that this pendant given to you can help you win the competition? If you do, then you’re definitely one of the superstitious who wear jewelry because it will benefit you. Here are some jewelries and their superstitions: Cross necklaces and pendants People wear crosses because they believe it will bring them closer to God. They believe that it will protect them....

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What Design and Type of Wedding Ring Should You Get?

Are you about to tie the knot? After getting your beautiful fiancée the engagement ring that almost cost you a leg, are you ready to give it one more shot? Now that your day is finally coming up, you need to get her the wedding ring that she deserves. But with all the different choices out there, how do you know what design and type of wedding ring to get for her? Here are some factors to help you choose the perfect wedding ring for your fiancée. The Metal Everyone knows how important this is to a wedding ring. Yes, your fiancé may not be materialistic, but you know that she’ll appreciate something with an impressive metal – just like her engagement ring. While gold symbolizes value, diamond, on the other hand, simply states forever....

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Vintage Fashion Jewelry? Hot or Not?

From simply being the celebrity stylist to the reality TV show that made her a hit, Rachel Zoe is definitely more than just the fashion icon she was known for. And now, even with a baby, she’s still expanding her empire by adding a new line to her long list of accomplishments: luxury fashion jewelry. Image Credits @ Neiman Marcus This time, her line of costume jewelry is vintage-inspired. Consisting of cuffs, statement rings, earrings and necklaces, she’s divided each into different collections. The collection is inspired out of different decades. The first is from the Old Hollywood glamour in 1920’s, while another inspires the 1970’s fashion. The third collection, on the other hand, consists of fashion from the 60’s with its shapes...

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What Women Want: The 5 Rings They’ll Always Want

Women are a complicated set of human beings. If you’re a man in a relationship with a woman, you’ll find yourself constantly shaking your head as to why you’re even in that relationship. You’ll even reach points wherein you’re so lost that you don’t know anymore whether she wants something or she doesn’t. It’s a crazy world out there when you’re involved with one. But when you are, and she’s on her best, you know you love her. That’s the charm of women. And then, there are also those days. Those birthdays, Christmases. Those events that you have to get her a gift. What should you get her? Would she even appreciate it? If you’ve decided to get her a piece of fashion jewelry like a ring, there are 5 types she’ll definitely approve of....

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How to Save Money When You Buy Shoes

Who says you need to rich to buy a lot of shoes? Well, technically, yes, but there are also several other ways to buy shoes without having to spend an arm and a leg for it! If you’re just addicted to shoes as Princess Mia, then you’ll definitely enjoy these tips to help you save money. Get coupons and discounts First of all, coupons and discounts are the best ways for you to buy shoes for a cheaper price. It’s easy to get coupons, nowadays. Even online stores offer coupons, especially for their prized loyal customers. Stay on alert for the latest discounts at your favorite store. If your favorite online store happens to have an email subscription, subscribe to it so that you can be updated whenever they have discounts on various pairs...

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Would You Eat Chocolate Shoes? Yes, Please!

Chocolate is just one of everyone’s biggest addictions. Heck, there’s even different types of chocolate nowadays – almond chocolate, dark, white, even those with jelly and some type of hazelnut inside. Delicious? Definitely. Chocolate is also available in different types now. From chocolate frogs, to M&Ms, gold bars and even coins, it’s almost possible to create chocolate in different designs! However, shoes? It will definitely cause you to stop, right? Chocolate shoes? Almost impossible. At least, we thought so. But not today. Zapato now proudly presents their deliciously pretty chocolate shoe collection. Yes, there is in fact, a shoe collection made out of chocolate. Targeting women especially with shoes and chocolate,...

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How to Display Your Jewelry the Extraordinary Way

Are you a little tired of using the common types of jewelry display? Or do you just not have enough budget to buy those effective acrylic body forms? Well, even if you don’t have enough money to complete your display, it doesn’t mean that you have to delay the opening of your jewelry store or booth. In fact, this opens up a lot of windows for your creativity. You see, in order to attract more people to your store or booth, especially during an Expo, you have to come up with an engaging display that will allow people to see your jewelry in a different light. Now, normally, people would use a wide range of display trays, towers and boxes. They’d even stock up on body forms just to accentuate their pieces. But if you cannot have these, you...

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3 Jewelry Display Ideas to Attract Attention

When you put up a jewelry store, it is important that you give it everything you have – your capital, hard work and time and even your creativity. Having creativity and being business-minded in the jewelry business is essential so you can easily attract customers to your jewelry store. While the pieces of jewelry are surely a major attraction to customers, you have to admit that it’s actually the jewelry display that will first and foremost catch the attention of your target customers. Without a good, attractive display, you won’t be able to make your first connection with your customers. In order to do this, making sure that your display is both attractive and functional is just as essential as the pieces you’re selling. Here are some...

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Do-It-Your Way: Get 16 Different Looks with One Sweater

I found an interesting YouTube video by Coolirpa. She showed how to wear a single sweater in 16 different ways. Here’s how you can make a plain piece of sweater interesting. I’m sure you can wear these styles for any of your bamboo shoes.   Normal sweater  Tube top Wear the sweater over your head then make sure to let the neck line rest over your chest by bringing your arms out from the hole. Tie the sleeves together at the back for that added design. Halter top With the same process as the tube top, just tie the sleeves together behind your neck  Bondage dress Insert your legs through the neck hole to wear it with the hemline resting on your chest. Then create a cross with the sleeves over your stomach and tie the ends...

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Do-It-Your Way: How to Make Any Pair of Shoe Twinkle (with Glitters)

Tired of your plain wedge boots? You don’t have to look at that plain pair any longer because you can definitely shake things up with glitters. In this post, I’ll teach you how to bring any pair of shoes from drab to fab. This technique can be applied to any type of shoes in whatever shape or size they may be. Just read on to know how you can make your shoes brighter than sunshine. What you’ll need: Glitters (1 to 2 bottles)  A pair of shoes  A bottle of fabric glue (Mod Podge Gloss Luster is great for this project)  Sponge brushes  Aluminum foil  Ceramic bowl  Acrylic coating  Newspapers What you’ll do: Line your work are with newspapers for protection  Cover the ceramic bowl with aluminum...

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Steps in Choosing the Perfect Gift for a Daughter

One of the best gifts I know I can give my daughter is a piece of jewelry. She just loves jewelry – necklaces, bracelets, even anklets. Unfortunately for me, every teenager changes their likes every now and then, sometimes depending on the current trend and sometimes, it just depends on their own style. So while I’d love to give my daughter a piece of fashion jewelry as a gift, I don’t know whether she’ll like the piece. However, after a few years of watching her fashion style change, I realized a way to get her the perfect gift without having to ask her. First, well, since she’s a teenager, she always ends up subtlety hinting what she wants even if she doesn’t know it, which is a good thing for me. I don’t always have to guess whether...

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How to Wear High Heels Minus the Pain

I know what you’re thinking. I’m kidding, right? Well, I can’t blame you for thinking that, after all, high heels is technically equivalent to pain – most of the time. Anyway, after much research and a lot of practical studies (check my currently blistered feet), I finally found a way to lessen the pain of high heels! No, I’m not joking nor drunk. In fact, I’m 100% serious and I can tell you how to lessen the pain in wearing those absolutely painful, but definitely gorgeous pairs of high heels. Tip #1. Wear some thin socks in your shoes. Yes, technically, you’re cheating the fun out of wearing high heels, but at least, you’ll get yourself an extra pair of comfort if you add thin socks to your soles. Bye bye blisters! Tip #2. Before...

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The Vera Wang Wedding Gown Curse – Really Now?!

Since Vera Wang divorce with Arthur Becker went public, news articles on the supposed curse of her wedding dresses began to sprout left and right. A couple of days back, Mario Grauso, the president of Wang’s company said: Vera Wang and Arthur Becker have mutually and amicably agreed to separate. They remain devoted parents to their two daughters. The news is just plain sad – I mean I’m always saddened by any spilt up because I’m a hopeless romantic. You know that – I believe that love, fairytales and a happy ever after can come to life if you work hard to keep a relationship afloat. Love is truly a splendid thing. Anyway, this fanfare took the spotlight when some people took notice of the number of celebs who wore Vera’s gowns on their...

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