Category Archives: Business

Prediction: Gold to $1900 this Fall

As pearl and bead stringers, the price of gold is an issue for us. Although most of us are routinely using less costly metal, some clients insist on gold clasps and findings for their jewelry and some of us would … Continue reading →

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Jeweler Helps to Salvage Theft Mess in Wisconsin

All of us are familiar with the nearly reflexive reaction we see in some consumers regarding the honesty of jewelry manufacturers, including pearl and bead stringers. When I was running the gallery, I was often approached for repair or re-design … Continue reading →

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Bead and Pearl Stringers: Consider Mobile Payment System

I think this type of service can be so important for artisans, including bead and pearl stringers, I made a video about it. Bead and Pearl Stringers: Look at Mobile Payment Systems Mobile device payment systems remove the barrier of … Continue reading →

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Low Cost Payment System for Pearl and Bead Stringers

This article appeared in the July edition of the Professional Pearl and Bead Stringing Newsletter. To receive other tips like this, click on the tab “Newsletter” and enter your e-mail address. It’s absolutely free. Many of us show our work … Continue reading →

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New Service for Pearl Stringers

In today’s unhealthy economy, retailers and wholesalers are trying out new services and products. One, announced today by Oriental Pearls, may be a welcome service for pearl and bead stringers without access to pearl drilling equipment. The company is offering … Continue reading →

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Be on Alert for Gold Scams

A recent spate of stories from Australia and Hong Kong may portend a troubling development for American jewelers, including bead stringers. The Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee, a not-for-profit U.S.-based watch-dog group, is reporting that “Hong Kong goldsmiths have been sold … Continue reading →

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Opportunity for Bead Stringers at Craft Fairs

Alert trend watchers at TechNewsDaily have decided that “science jewelry” is ready for the big time. I’m not entirely sure that’s true, nor did the writers provide a good definition of “science” jewelry, but they did showcase some interesting and … Continue reading →

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How Bead Stringers can Earn Money and Enhance Their Reputations

Artists, including bead and pearl stringers, are often hesitant about approaching galleries. They shouldn’t be. Showing at galleries is a wonderful way of earning money and enhancing their reputations. Here are ten tips on approaching and working with galleries.   … Continue reading →

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