Comments on: What Do You Say When Someone Compliments Your Jewelry?

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 14:06:40 +0000

In reply to Marcus @mybespokejewellery. Marcus, you're welcome!

By: Marcus @mybespokejewellery

Marcus @mybespokejewellery — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:42:32 +0000

I am quite shy and don’t consider myself to be very sociable so most of the time I just end up saying thank you. But reading some of these comments
I must improve and try a lot harder to have a better response. Thanks Rena for highlighting an area I really need to work on

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:36:56 +0000

I have not sold at any shows. However when some compliments me on my jewelry that I am wearing, I usually say “Thank you, I made this.” That usually gets the conversation started and I have sold several pieces this way.

By: Patt Sheldon

Patt Sheldon — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:10:31 +0000

The point of doing open studios or shows is to talk to people about your work. When complimented, I always start with “Thank you,” but continue with other comments that could lead to more. Here are a few examples:
“I love working with colors and textures and try to make unusual pieces.”
“(Czech beads) have become my passion!” (parentheses because my passion can be many different things, so choose what’s true at that moment)
“Every piece I make brings me joy.”
“That’s a newer technique for me. What do you think?” (engage their opinion in the conversation)
“Those pieces were inspired by…..”
And don’t forget this–some people just want to compliment, but don’t necessarily want to engage in a conversation, so a simple thank you is all you need. You can offer to answer questions or added explanations. Knowing the difference comes with experience.

By: Christine Rehkop

Christine Rehkop — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:35:39 +0000

I usually keep it simple when someone compliments my jewelry, and say “thank you, it’s one of my designs.” That often prompts further questions about my business.

By: Becky Buchanan

Becky Buchanan — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:06:05 +0000

Receiving compliments is a wonderful feeling, it helps you to be more confident of your skills. The other side is when you wear something new and awesome and no one comments! Be careful that this does not start you up with negative thoughts. We have all been there with self negativity. Keep on creating. Peace out.
Becky B

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:15:31 +0000

In reply to Jean Koerner. Welcome, Jean! I'm so glad you found us here, and that the line sheet post was helpful for you. And I totally agree about jewelry being a love-slash-hobby! :)

By: Jean Koerner

Jean Koerner — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 22:48:46 +0000

I say thank you so much! It’s my love slash hobby turned business. Just discovered this site looking for line sheet samples and it’s so helpful! Thank you!!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 00:29:42 +0000

In reply to Deborah Rodman.

Deborah, that’s wonderful to hear! Thank you for taking the time to share that. And thank you for your lovely comment – I’m thrilled to hear that JMJ has been so helpful for you. That really makes my day.
Have a wonderful birthday! 🙂

By: Deborah Rodman

Deborah Rodman — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 00:21:59 +0000

Rena,
This is my first time writing, on my birthday! I just want to say this is really good article I just had someone compliment me today too. and I said thank you! I made them myself and she came up to me and said really nice but I just froze I forgot to even tell her I have on online store or even give her a business card. I was just so touch and humble that she apporched me. so all the different advise from from everyone really gave me to good tips on how to respond., thank you all so much and Rena, you have the best website!,

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 21:52:29 +0000

And I wanted to say to LIz, be proud of your work lady, not everyone even tries and if they don’t sell in one place, they will in another, you just never know what people will want from one day to the next. Don’t get discouraged, that will stop you from doing something you love doing, and isn’t that really the most important thing in the long run. And think of it this way, if you like them, others will too, just price em high and make them think they are amazing ! 🙂 Never give up, everyday is a new day and each day it’s something different that they want. Sometimes you have to let them know what they want. lol

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 21:47:18 +0000

I usually say Thank You So much! I’m still learning and have been for so long…there is always some new thing to learn, it really never does get old. ! Seems I just get one process figured out and they come up with 20 more, so it’s an exciting way to make a few bucks and everyone gets an original. 🙂
I don’t really say all that, I always thank them and let them know it’s my work and where the conversation goes from there can take all sorts of routes.
As for that Wal-Mart thing, I think we’ve all heard it. Depending on my mood and how rude they are about it, I have been known to say well, if you’re into that stuff that is cranked out by the millions, I say go for it. If they say they can make it cheaper, I might say, so could I if I didn’t care about quality. lol Mostly though, it’s better to let it roll, they know not what they say and most times it’s just not worth getting upset about.. They are the people that weren’t going to spend their money anyway, so if they go to Wal_Mart, they aren’t bothering you. 🙂
Because later on, someone will come along and order all you’ve got or buy the earrings right off your ears! and that feels so good!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 06:25:24 +0000

In reply to Liz Sanchez.

Thank you so much – Lora, Nata, Debbie, Liz, and all – for sharing your experiences and insights on responding to compliments on your jewelry. It’s fascinating to hear what other jewelry artists do.

By: Liz Sanchez

Liz Sanchez — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 05:32:06 +0000

This is a great topic, thank you Rena and all who answered. I found myself identifying with a lot of you in never being certain on how to handle compliment on things that I have made, but I’m learning, and all of you are my teachers in one way or another. In the past I’ve done flea markets, but only as a reseller. Now that I am retired I sell online, mostly as a reseller and recently I made some beaded earrings and mustard seed pendants, the pendants have sold well, the earrings not so much. So I start questioning myself, what am I doing wrong? Of course it’s that fear of rejection that comes into play, the uncertainty of who you are and what you are capable of creating, and what you are creating is it what you really want to do? What I do know is that practically all my life I have created many things, not for sale though. They were either for the house, my kids, friends or self. Now I feel like I am stepping into a new world, it’s like why am I reselling when I can create and sell, but am I good enough… haven’t we all felt that way at one time? I guess only time will tell, gotta stop comparing myself artistically to others, we are all unique. I do love wire wrapping and resin which both are new to me, and I have been learning through watching videos on YouTube, and reading blogs such as yours, which are so very helpful. On the bright side, I just met a lady who has a store and I showed her my earrings and she loved them, and wants me to place them and some bracelets that I made in her store next week. So I will see how it goes from there. Blessings are all around us, it’s a matter of never giving up! And being happy that the light at the end of the tunnel was not an oncoming train!

By: Debbie Mischley

Debbie Mischley — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 19:02:15 +0000

When I was doing shows I would get a lot of compliments on my jewelry. Some would even go so far as to say that my jewelry reminded them of Lia Sophia jewelry. I always took that as a compliment and would thank them and tell them how wonderful a compliment that was and how much I appreciated their input.

By: Nata

Nata — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:48:50 +0000

I make elaborate bead embroidered pieces, and when I get a compliment on my work, I reply: “Thank you, I soooo enjoy making bead embroidery. I forget the time when I am working”. But reading other artists comments in this discussion, I realized that my statement, however exalted it is, is a dead-end of the conversation and does not lead anywhere. I will have to re-think my responses now. Thank you all for your input, and Thank you, Rena, for bringing this topic up. Great discussion! 🙂

By: Lora Cotton

Lora Cotton — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 16:59:41 +0000

Since I generally create for myself/gifts, my usual response is “Thnk you so much! I made it!” Of course this usually results in starting a convo whether over the complimenter’s awe or their interest in sonething similar. I have generalized business cards that I carry for these purposes.