The Blog
When was the last time you got a fun surprise in the mail from a brand you like? The truth is, not a lot of companies aren’t sending out snail…
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What kind of questions are successful, in-demand jewelry designers asking about their business? Today, we’re going to find out – and answer them! I get Insta DMs all the time…
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Every time I get an influx of new students, this question comes up in one way or another: “Tracy, why do you care whether my jewelry business fails or succeeds?…
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Building a business takes courage. I’ve seen designers try to do the same thing over and over again expecting something to change because they’re afraid of what might happen if…
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I wish I could say the jewelry market isn’t saturated, but let’s be honest… it is. But I’m not telling you this to discourage you. On the contrary, you need…
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The jewelry industry can be notoriously secretive. In a true demonstration of #CommunityOverCompetition, Metalsmith Society is trying to change that. Just as we’ve created a supportive space for jewelers to…
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Let’s start the new decade off with a challenge! I love January (even though it’s a slow month for us designers) because it’s an opportunity for a fresh start. Time…
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What’s your money story? When it comes to money, everyone has different stories they tell themselves, including you – though you may not even realize it. Most people start out…
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How have you changed since the beginning of this year? 2019 has been a transformative year for me. I thought it would be a steady, average year. I had the…
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Have you ever thought about the impact your brand has on the environment and in communities around the globe? There’s a shift happening in the jewelry industry right now. People…
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