[Jewelry making - Article 00277] - Re: [Orchid] Truth or dare - more questions

[Karen Seidel]

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Hello Sue

    I think independent jewelers such as your selves do better, from my
    experience talking to many personally, either in their own place or
    in a small strip mall. That way you can set your own hours that are
    more convenient to you. Also your rent is usually not so volatile.
    These big companies forget that the little guys cannot afford to
    relocate and redecorate. I think what you are doing is great so don't
    let your business be dictated to by big business. 

    Another idea you might look into. A very dear friend of mine
    (unfortunately he passed on a couple of years ago) was a Hindu man
    from India. He did palmistry, Indian Astrology and numerology and
    prescribed gemstones the old ways. Through him I sold quite a few
    large size, 1-5ct., rubies, emeralds, sapphires, etc. that were lower
    quality but set into 22kt yellow gold, mostly for the East Indian
    community. Apparently for healing purposes people need 1ct or more
    size stones. If you could find and work with such a wise person, you
    both could profit from the exchange. I did and I did not even have a
    store. I still keep a list of the Indian names for most of the stones
    I carry as more Indian people are coming to the Markets I attend
    every year. 

Hope this year turns out to be the best yet!

Karen Bahr   "the Rocklady"  (rocklady AT nucleus.com)
K.I.S. Creations
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
May your gems always sparkle.


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