Comments on: New Opportunities for Selling Handmade Jewelry

By: Judy Pagnusat

Judy Pagnusat — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:40:12 +0000

I always wear at least one piece of my jewelry and encourage my friends who make jewelry to do the same. The unusual thing that happened to me was that on a trip this year to a very small island on the north end of the British Isles, Orkney, Our tour guide admired the necklace I had on. She loved it so much that asked if she could post a picture of it on the tour website. She said they never do this, she just loved it so much. She did and it brought people to my website. Just proves you never know, and it is important to wear your work.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:53:32 +0000

In reply to Carol Burton.

Carol, that’s awesome! I love it when sales happen like that – and onlookers are interested too. Way to go, and great idea to take the whole tray of rings plus the ring sizer. 🙂

By: Carol Burton

Carol Burton — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:35:23 +0000

My hair stylist ordered two wire wrapped rings from me. I went in yesterday to get her size. I took my whole tray of rings with me, plus the ring sizer. The customer she was with liked my rings. She ordered one for herself. Other people looked at them also. I didn’t expect it, but sure appreciated it.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 19:19:38 +0000

Fantastic strategies, Phyllis! I agree, the best time to sell jewelry is when the person is very interested and ready to make an impulse buy. I love hearing all the ways you’re making it so easy for people to see and buy your work! 🙂

By: Phyllis C

Phyllis C — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 19:00:10 +0000

I too, took a look, what lovely earrings, and very nice shop too! When I go to an event, I always wear something specific to the event, and sell several necklaces and earring sets at someone else’s event 🙂
I used to only have the one I was wearing, but find if I have several in my bag, I sell them! If not, I just bring them back home with me; ALWAYS carry my “square” too, so they can charge it!
I always wear something I have made, and usually, usually sell it within a time or two of wearing it; OR, someone will ask me if I can make something like it in ?? color, or longer or shorter, or…….
It’s SUCH Fun!!! Always always have business cards on me, and some in my car, and several (in plastic baggies) in my various purses, so I don’t have to hunt for them; or “remember” to refill my billfold/purse.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:58:51 +0000

In reply to Carol Burton.

Awesome, Carol! Fantastic example of finding a need for a niche jewelry item – then creating and selling it. I peeked in your Etsy shop to see your teeth jewelry – very cute! 🙂

By: Carol Burton

Carol Burton — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 09:16:20 +0000

I was at the dentist’s office showing my Christmas earrings. My hygienist said, “If you make some teeth earrings, I’ll buy them from you.” Well, I went home and designed four different styles of teeth earrings. When I saw her, I showed them to her. She bought a pair, and another person in the office bought a pair. But, it gets better. I put the teeth earrings on Etsy, thinking someone in the dental field would be interested. Since they have been listed on Etsy, I have sold about 10 pair. One woman bought six pair. She was using them as part of her party favors. I seized the opportunity and benefited from it.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:21:55 +0000

I sold several pair of earrings and some pendants to my son’s doctor. I use this as a reason to keep some of my favorite pieces instead of selling them!