Your great sense of style and creativity would be a great asset to you if you should consider constructing quality custom jewelry for individual clients. if you are good at the job m, you will receive plots of phone calls from others asking you to create special pieces for them or as gifts. It is easy to start making exquisite custom costume jewelry if you possess the creativity and talent. The goal is to create exclusive pieces that will make your client feel special.
The hardest part in working with clients is to design something that they have in their minds which may be different from what you have in yours. If you want to avoid the possibility of losing a client, never construct a piece while they are watching because you will be teaching them how easy it is to do it without you! Only by discussing closely with clients can you design custom jewelry that matches their personality. If the piece is to be a gift for someone else, ask lots of questions about that person, and if possible, meet them in person yourself. The success of this business depends on how unique and exclusive the products and how often you speak with your clients.
From time to time clients may ask you to make custom jewelry using parts from their own jewelry. Sometimes your client will require you to improve a piece they wear everyday. Before you agree to accept the job make sure you have the necessary ability to see it through, otherwise you may cause additional damage. In order to do a good job of improving the piece, find out all you can about the piece and if it has any special meaning to the client.
You will be purchasing the pieces you need to make the custom jewelry from wholesale sources. Be careful when you quote any customer a price for bespoke jewelry because you will have to make sure you are buying quality parts. It is reasonable to quote anything up to 30% over and above the budget requirements to buy raw materials to make your bespoke jewelry to ensure you enjoy a good profit margin. Think of the remainder as your ‘budget’ when buying supplies to make the custom jewelry.