The Blog

Designer Spotlight: Cindy Liebel

By Sharon Kwon | November 21, 2014

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: I design and create metal jewelry using traditional metalsmith techniques; transforming a plain sheet of metal into something…

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Collection Development Timelines for Jewelry Designers

By Sharon Kwon | November 18, 2014

During the busy Holiday season, it is JUST incredible how quickly time flies. Wouldn’t you agree? Before you know it, it’s time to develop your spring collection! December was always…

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Designer Spotlight: Robyn Kearns

By Sharon Kwon | November 14, 2014

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: I believe in the power of gratitude and giving. I continuously donate a percentage of my sales to…

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3 Success Strategies You Need to Survive in the New Economy of Wholesale

By Sharon Kwon | November 11, 2014

Mastering your wholesale jewelry business is an art! Surviving in the new economy of wholesale can feel like a sink or swim business…and in fact it kind of is! Grabbing…

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3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Invest In a Trade Show

By Sharon Kwon | November 4, 2014

It’s an age old question: Are trade shows really worth the investment? I LOVE tradeshows! In fact, back in the day, my friends and I called ourselves “trade show carnies”…

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5 Organization & Productivity Tools for Jewelry Designers Who Procrastinate

By Sharon Kwon | October 28, 2014

Over the weekend, I did it again! I got completely overwhelmed, bagged my writing and designing list and cleaned out my closets instead!  I’m not kidding… While my closets did…

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My Secret to Building a Jewelry Business

By Sharon Kwon | October 21, 2014

Building a jewelry business takes a lot of determination and persistence. Ultimately, it comes down to creating connections with your clients. Recently, I was working with a mastermind designer who…

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20 Years and $5 Million in Sales: What I Wish I'd Known Sooner

By Sharon Kwon | October 14, 2014

I’ve been in the jewelry business for over 20 years. I think about my journey all of the time, so a few days ago, just for fun, I decided to…

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Email Opt-in Ideas for Jewelry Designers

By Sharon Kwon | October 7, 2014

Just curious: How are you capturing visitors and browsers on your jewelry website? Creating a compelling, brand relevant opt-in offer is essential to staying in touch with potential clients who…

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Tips On How to Sell Luxury Jewelry Online Successfully

By Sharon Kwon | September 30, 2014

Greetings from Italy… I’ve been here for a few days enjoying Italian food and wine and beautiful Italian fashion. While I was in Rome, I was gazing into the Buccelatti…

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