I wanted to get my boyfriend either a bracelet or ring for Christmas, but I don't have much money. I've been looking around, and I found a place that sells all kinds of jewelry, but has some really nice looking pieces that are pretty affordable, because they are 18k gold over sterling silver.
Is it just a waste of money to buy jewelry made that way? Will it become dull, tarnish, the gold rub off, or become crappy looking with lots of wear?
I went on a cruise a few months ago and my cousin and I brought bracelets back for our boyfriends. They were those "Inch of Gold" ones, I'm pretty sure they're gold over silver. My boyfriend wears his everyday and it has become quite dull.
I don't want to make the same mistake twice.
18K gold over silver jewelry will not last you forever as you already know. How long it will last you depends on the quality and the quantity of the gold plating on it. Gold in general (pure gold for example) is actually very soft compared with other metals. That is why even if you have pure 24K gold jewelry it becomes distorted out of shape. Gold plating will behave the same way. The pollutants added into it make it behave even worse. The gold plating will wear off in time. Most of the time it is just use and abuse. Chemicals and substances that come into contact everyday react with gold.
Especially if you are buying a ring or a bracelet, things like human sweat, dirt, smog form the air, water, and soap will undoubtedly come into contact with the gold. You can't really avoid them. So I am not telling you to go with something expensive. Just go with what you can afford and then simply get it polished/plated again, if it becomes too dull or if the gold starts wearing off again.
I make beaded jewelry and coin purses, etc. I have a friend who makes tye dyes and sells them at the Saturday market, and I would like to sell some of my stuff at his booth. What should I put on my business card? My name is Terra so I thought maybe "Terra's Beautiful Beads" but that is kinda boring. The tyedye shop is called "Those aren't my shoes".
Any suggestions?
Those shoes are his? 
JK
I like the name Terra's beautiful beads best.
Or maybe beaded beauty.
If you are twisting a single wire it must be SQUARE wire, not ROUND wire.
Round wire will twist, but because it is round, it won't look like you've done anything to it.
Square wire is what is used to get that lovely "diamond cut" appearance.
Square wire is available through most jewelry suppliers who sell wire and most refiners.
To twist square wire, use an electric screwdriver (safest) or an electric drill (one that has variable speed so you can twist slowly and safely) that has a chuck on it that can be tightened down to hold one end of the wire.
Place the other end of the wire in a vise or hold it with a pair of pliers if the length of wire is short enough. Pull the wire relatively taut between the screwdriver/drill and the vise/pliers. Begin to slowly apply power to the screwdriver/drill and twist till you get the appearance you are after.
Most wires (including silver, goldfill & gold) will work-harden as you twist them; the wire will become springier and less malleable. If you twist the wire enough it will break.
Always make certain you are wearing eye protection/safety glasses while working with the wire.
Good luck.
I do not purchase my supplies wholesale and sell directly to vendors at wholesale prices. As of now I am making very little per month but wondered when i would need to get a tax id? or WHAT exactly I would need to get. I am not a registered business but don't necessarily see a need to be… any advice?
I live in NY . I do not purchase my supplies wholesale and sell directly to vendors at wholesale prices. As of now I am making very little per month but wondered when i would need to get a tax id? or WHAT exactly I would need to get. I am not a registered business but don't necessarily see a need to be… any advice?
your tax id number or resale id is needed if you sell retail or collect sales tax.
Check with your state and local government offices to make sure your doing things right.
http://www.custom-business-promotional-products.com
I want to do something productive while pregnant. My husband won’t let me do anything strenuous so i figure why not make jewelry. So any ideas where I can buy the kits to get me started?
Micheal’s , AC Moore , Hobby Lobby Good Luck ;)))
I would like some ideas for homade x-mas gift ideas for girls age 8-16. I’ve already knitted scarves, made wire-bead jewelry, and personalized photo albums for them in the past. Does anybody have any other cute ideas I could do?
Thank you!
mr smug thats horrable shes more popular than u obviosly and it came from the heart ppl will like it more instead of goin out wastin u money on soemethin they dnt need so p*** off!
Well, im making crotched things scrap books umm cuteh cards n for the 8-10 u cud try n make them puppets! or teddys
I make hand-made jewelry. No diamond and gemstone stuff but mostly glass, metal, magnetic, and plastic beads. I make earrings as well with the same medium. I want to just print up basic business cards when I setup shop at local flea markets, bazaar’s, and festivals. Also I need help with a slogan to go with it for my website. Help Please!
With my jewelry business, I just picked 2 unique woman’s names and put them together.
you see i go to google and other websites but i dont like what i found cuz i try to copy and paste but it doesnt come out the way i like so then i try to print it out but not the same either i was just wondering if you guys could help find a website that has jewelry ideas that would it make easy it print thanks so much(necklace, ear rings, braclets) thank u thank u
about jewlry making.com teaches and gives ideas.
If you're into crystal beads go into the Swarovski site and they have lessons and ideas.
Are you into wire work, or beading, or both?
The first site I gave you has everything and is printer-friendly.
Good Luck and have fun!!
i have factory making fashion jewelry.for exsample,fashion belts,necklace,bracelet,earings,make of beads,stones,leather,etc.i want to know how i can sell it to oversea?any website?
ebay, Google products, alibaba, Google base.
This crystals are needed for making handmade jewelry. So, I hope anyone can provide me the information / contact of the swarovski crystal beads wholesalers in Malaysia and Singapore.
Thanks
If you are going to ask swarovski boutique in malaysia best to check with singapore cos its controlled under singapore. Call this no in singapore 02-62730707 and i'm sure they would be willing to help. Hope this helps and good luck.
