Blog-o-sphere Think Tank; January 2013

January's topic: "What are you hoping to accomplish in 2013?"

2013, I'd like to accomplish to grow my jewelry business. Last holiday season, I kind of felt maximum work load that I can handle by myself. Made me think if I want to grow more business, I might have to hire some help. But a thing is, I enjoy working by myself , making all the decisions and I don’t want to rely on somebody for any task. So I think about long and hard, what can I do, what I enjoy doing… I love making jewelry, I love communicating with customers, love personal connection, I’m good at customer serves and after care, and I love making customized jewelry that tells personal stories. So in conclusion, I want to expand my jewelry line to more individual custom work including wedding bands and engagement rings. I’m not the most skilled jewelry maker but I can make jewelry that reflect personal taste. I want to connect with client that looking for that kind of feeling. But to accomplish, I have to make lots of investment no time to fool around. i actually made a plan so we'll see! 

                                        
                                         

Here is other fabulous member’s blog that write about same topic;

pencilfox. www.pencilfox.com

Andes Cruz: http://www.andescruz.wordpress.com

Robyn Hawk: http://flyviewsandreviews.blogspot.com/

Shelagh Blatz http://designsbyshelagh.com/blog

Christine Esovoloff: http://christineesovoloff.tumblr.com/

Sierra Keylin: http://sierrakeylin.blogspot.com/

Kathleen Krucoff http://mysticalmythicalmetalwork.wordpress.com

Barbara Donovan: http://barbaradonovan.blogspot.com/
WATTO Distinctive Metal Wear: http://www.wattoonline.com/news

Happy Crafting!

Custom Design ~Engagement Ring~

little before the holiday rush, I had a special order for engagement ring with herkimer diamond. the customer originally saw my posts on herkimer diamond ring and thought it would be perfect for their engagement rings. I was so thrilled to make somebody's engagement rings. because I use to sell engagement rings (and other fine jewelry but mainly engagement rings) when I was working at fine jewelry store. I love the meaning of the engagement rings and the excitement around it but I was always questioning how guys(mostly) buying/searching for the ring. they mainly concern about 4 c's and certificate and of course price. they don't really care about how the particular diamond speaks and makes you feel. like you are going to work round with certificate with it! I always thought that was little silly but have to go with the program since I was working for somebody. so, when I got my own engagement ring order, I was just stunned! I went back and forth with the customer on design, got stones in for them to chose, making of the rings... I enjoyed every moment! and that led me to think, I can and want to make engagement rings. but not typical diamond rings. I want to make more meaningful rings for people doesn't care about 4 c's and certificates! 

 with that say, I have few engagement rings and wedding rings in the works. and I'll have my new shiny toy in few days... stay tuned! 

Happy Crafting:)