[Jewelry making - Article 01170] - [Orchid] Getting into wholesale

[Jay Gaelen]

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Dear Orchidians,

    I have begun carving waxes for a line of Silver charms/pendants. A
    few will be made of white gold. Some will have moving parts. I want
    wholesale to a chain of establishments that are not jewelry stores.
    The idea is that this is a 'line' with my name on it. 

    Any ideas or suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated.
    Here are some of my initial queries: 

    Anyone know someone who does lot casting in silver? I think these
    lots will begin by the dozen of each. Anyone know who does lot
    casting in silver and can also do white gold? Anyone know guestimate
    pricing for this? I am in Washington, local is good but it is a mail
    order world. Anyone know where to get this logo stamp made? I haven't
    decided whether I want my initials converted to a logo or to spell
    out my name. I have CAD and could probably use it well enough to
    make one and then send the STL to a mill/caster. Anyone know how
    much this might cost as opposed to commissioning it over the phone
    saying just put my name on it. Does anyone know who and how much? 

    I have no experience with designing/wholesale/en mass (I would also
    do the selling). How would I determine the wholesale/retail prices
    on what is to be a 'designed by' line? Should I do it by weight? I
    am thinking along the lines of James Averey Designs. Would this
    necessarily make a silver charm wholesale for more than one out of a
    catalog? Or does that happen only after the name is established? 

    Thank you for any assistance you may have. Feel free to e-mail me
    off board. 

Jay Gaelen

 
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