subject: how to price your jewelry [print this page] Pricing Variables Pricing Variables
I briefly mentioned in my introduction that variables such as where you live can affect the total cost of your jewelry pieces. This comes under the "how much can I realistically get for my jewelry?" category. Factors like where you sell your jewelry can affect the price you should ask. While you need to be consistent, in fact it can just be too difficult to manage if your pricing is all over the road, you need to be aware of your audience. Selling your jewelry at a small town farmers' market is not going to be the same as selling it at high-end gallery. You may want to think about this before you come up with your final prices.
Final Pricing Words
In general, I think most jewelry makers do not ask enough for their jewelry, and I think some of this is connected to self-esteem. We feel intimidated by large stores that import jewelry, but if you really stop and think about it, nine times out of ten, your work is going to far superior in quality. Plus, if you want to make your jewelry business into a serious, viable occupation rather than just a hobby, you need to be a serious business person and that means pricing your jewelry seriously, paying yourself a reasonable
