Hi i have a brand new set of jewelry of chanel it is a necklace and earrings,bracelet it is 100% authentic ?
Oct 18, 2008 by mirirosg1784 | Posted in Fashion & Accessories
if your interested email me and i can email you pictures.
Are you selling it or what?
I ♥ hayley williams | Oct 18, 2008
That's not a question. Sell your stuff on ebay.
HijabiMamaBabyPajama | Oct 18, 2008
How much should I be charging for handmade jewelry? I usually charge $6 for a necklace earrings and bracelet.
May 27, 2007 by suburbanprincess96 | Posted in Hobbies & Crafts
People seem to like the items I put together but then they always say I am not charging enough. I want to keep the prices affordable.
People are actually buying so many that it is getting hard for me to keep up. I am just afraid that if I charge more I will lose some of my clients. I am using metal, glass, plastic and wood. I usually get the items at a pretty good deal but it is time consuming. And I never make the same piece.
It depends on the price of the raw materials, how long you spent making the items, as well as where you're selling them. Some places you'll want to sell them at $6, but if you're selling them at an area where you can mark the price up by $2, then by all means do so.
Are these people actually buying your stuff or are they just oohing & ahhing over it? If all they're doing is looking & maybe buying one object, then I wouldn't worry about the prices. While I'm sure they mean it, a lot of times people say stuff like that to sound nice.
TokyoGirl | May 27, 2007
are you making enough money? Your jewellery should pay for the supplies and your time, also, I would charge $6 for each peice and maybe $14 for a set, then they get a deal if they buy all three
what are you using? beads, metal, etc
ryleah2005 | May 27, 2007
I sometimes buy handmade items and if I like something and it's nicely made I'd be willing to pay more than $6 for a single item, let alone a set. I think you're charging too little.
I like things that are wooden and natural and would be happy to spend $20 or $30 for a necklace, earings and a bracelet.
Claire | May 27, 2007
It should be a factor of the cost of the parts, and the time that you spend making it. and only you know what your time is worth. If it's a hobby and your doing it for the love then perhaps you dont care so much. However if this is your job, or a primary way of producing income then you need to make sure that your charging enough to cover the time you put into it.
Nate
nate.w | May 27, 2007
Check this site out:
http://www.etsy.com/category_top.php?top_tag=jewelry
I would check out some of the other artists handmade jewelry and see the prices they list compared to the piece their selling. I'm sure you know what's too expensive, but the not expensive enough factor can get ya;) I've been selling my own jewelry for years, and some pieces are just plain worth more than others...So it's tough for me to tell you whether or not you are charging enough. I would compare on this site, just to see what's reasonable for what you're selling.
Don't sell yourself short;) Hope that helps!
Kristin G | May 27, 2007
you will lose some of your clients but you will keep the ones who are good, you need at least 15 dollars for a set like that
starrwoode | May 27, 2007
I don't think $20 for the whole set is unreasonable. I use higher end findings and beads and charge that much just for earrings and people are just as happy paying for them. Good luck!
Napzgrl | May 27, 2007
You might want to check out some of the formulas for pricing that some jewelry makers use, as well as some of their comments on how much one "should" charge:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/business.htm
(... click especially on PRICING & LEGALITIES...)
(that page is on a site that deals mostly with polymer clay, but that Business page should apply to most any craft as well)
HTH,
Diane B.
Diane B. | May 28, 2007
I'd start raising my prices. $6 is hardly worth your time. I've usually in juried art shows. Besides covering my materials, I also have to pay things like booth fees and travel expenses.
At $2 a piece, it would probably be easier to buy all your stock and resell it for at least double what you're charging.
sniffydogs | May 28, 2007
Depends on the initel priseline of the base materials + time and effort. Try LoveBites and Bruises, they give you examples of how to make the most out of DIY jewellery.
QuestionMaster | May 29, 2007
My husband gave me expensive earrings & bracelet w/ladybugs that I hate! How can I return them & not offend?
Dec 26, 2005 by Casey's mom | Posted in Valentine's Day
I don't think I can bring myself to wear them. Next month his credit card bill will come in & I don't want him to pay for something that will most likely sit in my drawer. We can't really afford to waste money like that.
I received a red hat and scarf amoung my gifts from my other 1/2. I HATE red, and rarely wear it. I did not want to just leave them in the drawer either, so I just told the truth. I thanked him for his thoughtfullness and said, but red is not my favorite color. Would you mind terribly if I just exchange them for another color?
I then found out that he chose that color to match a gift his daughter was giving me, matching red velvet purse and gloves with a matching rhinestone pin. So we decided to exchange his gift for a multi-colored set, with a bit of red in it.
By being honest with him, I learned that it wasn't that he didn't know my taste (after all these years) but it was to complete his daughters gift, which he knew I would love, even though they are red, ( they ARE adorable for the holidays). So now I understand why he chose them and still get to exchange it for something I would get much more use of, with or without his daughters gift. And there are NO hurt feelings.
chyrelanne | Dec 26, 2005
This is really a big problem... i don't think it is possible to return the gift without hurting his feelings. I am glad i am not in your shoes!
my two cents | Dec 26, 2005
If it were my husband and money was tight, I'd be honest with him about it. If getting your money back isn't an option, then go together and exchange them for something you do like.
Petra | Dec 26, 2005
that is a big problem...but I agree with you that it would be both wasteful and unfair if you just let them sit in your drawer. I guess one solution would be to find something you like that might be less expensive and then approach him about them and make the suggestion that you would rather exchange the gifts rather than buying and making up an excuse of how those that he gave you doesnt really fit you. I know that this solution does not really do away with the factor of hurting him but at least he would see your effort of avoiding hurting him and your appreciation for his gesture.
asterion | Dec 26, 2005
This is a great question that I bet a lot of people are interested in knowing how to handle. I have been married for 20 years and I think I would be able approach this with my husband from his "logical" financially saavy side. I'd ask him if he would mind if we returned the expensive jewelry in lieu of something we could enjoy together at less of an expense to the family. Let's face it, he really was being romantic by thinking of jewelry in the first place...and I think you could really compliment him on that, but by appealing to him from the common sense perspective (and not the emotional perspective) he'd see the the better alternative would be a less expensive and more practical gift and ultimately, it'd be something you'd enjoy more too! This way, you'll never have to get into whether or not you really even like the "ladybugs"!!
troutsniffer41 | Dec 26, 2005
tell him the same thing u told us you don't want it to just be sitting in your drawer and if you hurt his feelings he'll get over it
Mrs. 2D | Dec 26, 2005
does the bracelet have a gift receive.
give it to your friend and tell ur husband u lost it
Yaki | Dec 27, 2005
just tell him its too expensive and you would rather him get you something a little cheaper
smallfry46219 | Dec 28, 2005
a little white lie never hurt anybody..tell him you think youre allergic to them. They make you break out wherever the jewelry touches your skin. Then give him a big hug and kiss for buying you something besides a kitchen appliance. Ask him to go with you to pick something else out. Be sweet and apologetic.
wildcat5466 | Dec 30, 2005
Where can I get cheap, cute bracelets & earrings?
Nov 04, 2008 by hugs-n-kisses343 | Posted in Fashion & Accessories
I like the big, colorful plastic bracelets and earrings, but they are all like ten dollars? Is it worth it? Is there any place i can get them cheaper?
Claires definatley
Jennifer | Nov 04, 2008
A necklace, a ring, a bracelet, and earrings are all examples of what?
Oct 31, 2007 by Cammi | Posted in Other - Society & Culture
Now how did you pronounce the word in your mind:
Jew-el-ry / jewl-ry / jury / or some other variation
I've heard people pronounce it all three ways, I'm just curious how most people said it when you weren't trying to be perfect. Don't feel like you have to pronounce it any specific way to be right, I'm just curious.
I say jewl-ry. And I love the darned stuff!
Lydia H | Oct 31, 2007
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