[Jewelry making - Article 00311] - Re: [Orchid] Highend beaded creations

[Neilthejeweler]

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    I'd be really careful about choosing 24K. Not the strongest stuff to
    hang a lot of weight from. Don't mix karats. 18K would be the way to
    go, imho. 

>     asked me to make all that I showed her in Gold, which is absolutely
>     fabulous 

    before you invest in materials, get a written purchase order with
    deposit, since this is a special order. It'd be nice to see a real
    commitment from her beyond a verbal remark. Nail down terms and
    conditions. Also discuss with her real expectations of the retail
    price of your pieces in gold and genuine stones in context of her
    market. Depending what you choose for materials you might easily
    exceed 5,000-10,000/piece. This is not a place to be speculative and
    hopeful. You both need willing buyers who are comfortable in that
    area. 

    Don't shoot from the hip. Price out your materials before you go
    ahead. 

    It's good that you discovered that you can work hard for a hundred
    dollars or work the same for a thousand. But don't let the
    intoxicating effect of big numbers cloud your good sense. Keep in
    mind what will happen if the deal sours. Basically cover yourself.

    Sorry if I sound doom and gloom. Its not intended as a downer. Just
    call it contingency planning.
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