[Jewelry making - Article 01382] - Re: [Orchid] Designer Spying

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hi

>     Her style not unlike my own. I wrote her a mail to tell her that it
>     was a pity she came in such a way and why didn't she introduce
>     herself instead of pretending to be a potential customer. I also
>     asked her not to use designs that she had seen as I am a small
>     business and have the intentions of being introduced to the US
>     market in the very near future. 

    I think you did a very brave thing. It is extremely difficult for
    most (especially women) to stand up for themselves in such an honest,
    open way. It shows a lot of self-confidence on your part. 

    I looked at most of your jewelry. Your website is beautiful, as are
    your designs. It is unfortunate that a person visiting your site
    cannot see the entire piece they are viewing (when you click on an
    image, you only get a close-up of a partial necklace, bracelet, etc).
    I am wondering if you do this because it is an attempt to discourage
    copying of your designs? 

    As I said, the designs are very lovely...I have no doubt at all that
    when you introduce them to the public, you will be very successful.
    However, most of the designs seem to be based on "historical"
    jewelry....there is absolutely nothing wrong with this, but it is
    extremely likely that (even if no one is attempting to copy) there
    will be very, very similar designs out there as well (especially near
    NYC). 

    There is nothing else you can (or should) do about this
    woman....there is no way to sell your work and hide it at the same
    time. In looking at the craftsmanship in your jewelry, though, I was
    thinking that you would probably have no trouble at all coming up
    with some additional designs that are not likely to be so prevalent
    in the market. I know I sound like a jerk, but I look at a lot (too
    much) of jewelry. I could probably already tell you the name of the
    woman who showed up at your studio.....but it was really important to
    me that I give an honest answer to your question because I truly do
    think that your designs are lovely. 

    I wish you the best of luck in your venture 

    p.s. I love that pendant...the one the says "nyet" on it, way cute 

Kim Starbard
http://www.kimstarbarddesigns.com
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