When was the last time you check your handmade jewelry display?

Are you sure it doesn’t need an update?

Do you sell your jewelry at local craft and hand made jewelry shows? If so, you already know the importance of designing an eye catching display to promote your creative efforts. But, sometimes it’s hard to be objective when you see your jewelry booth and display on such a frequent basis. Could your jewelry display use an update? A display update might be just the step you need to take to sell more handmade jewelry.

Sometimes it’s hard to take an objective look at your display and decide whether it needs upgrading. You have so much time and emotional energy invested in the way you present your jewelry that you’re often not the best judge. One way to take a more objective look at your booth display, is to take a camera to your next craft show. During a slow time, take several photos of your craft booth from different angles. When you return home, spread your photos out on a table and take an objective look at your booth and display design. Is your display streamlined and uncluttered, yet still eye catching? If not, your display may be costing you potential sales.

If you’re still in doubt, have a friend or family member who you can trust to be objective, visit your booth at a show and make suggestions. Another fresh pair of eyes can easily spot things about your display you may not have noticed. Have them write down their observations so you can address each potential suggestion.

If you decide your booth could use some updating, what’s the best way to get fresh display ideas that will help you sell more jewelry?

While you have your camera at the jewelry show, take some photos of other booths that catch your eye. (be sure to ask the designer’s permission first). Pay particular attention to jewelry show booths that draw a large crowd or seem to be particularly successful at selling jewelry. When you return home, study the photos and try to determine what features of each booth you find particularly eye catching. Write down any observations you make.

Other ways to get display ideas to sell more jewelry is to visit furniture and interior design stores, local art galleries, crafter malls, and antique malls. If possible, take along a camera to get snapshots of interesting booths. (again, be sure to get permission before taking photos). You can make a day of doing this and return home with some fantastic ideas for new jewelry displays.

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Have you ever wonder if your hand made jewelry has a healing power…

Clear quartz, amethyst, diamond, moonstone, lavender quartz, white topaz.

The study of such spiritual and healing powers remains strong in countries such as India, where proponents believe that certain gems and crystals, brought in contact with the seven chakra points of the body, can help release clogged and unhealthy energy, freeing the body of imbalances both mental and physical.

These beliefs have also gained a considerable following among many New Age adherents, who have brought these East Indian traditions to spiritual and alternative healing centers around the world.

Adherents believe that crystals heal through vibrational powers. There are examples within the realm of science that might lend credence to these beliefs. For example, piezoelectric quartz crystals are commonly used as oscillators in electronic devices (including quartz clocks, watches, and radios). Crystal healing practicioners believe that the inherent vibrational “tuning” of various crystals resonates with our bodies in various ways that can promote or speed healing, just as deep therapeutic massage, accupressure, and accupuncture are believed to have similar beneficial effects.

Crystal healing practicioners suggest that specfic gems be placed on certain of the seven chakra points of the body during massage treatments and during meditation. It is often recommended that the specified gems be worn or carried between treatments, as well.

1. Gems & crystals believed to aid the Root Chakra (base of spine):

Agate, ametrine, black obsidian, black tourmaline, blood stone, carnelian, hematite, fire agate, garnet, ruby, nephrite, smoky quartz, onyx.

Physical, spiritual association: Adrenal glands, kidneys, spinal. column, back, hips, legs, feet; stability security, grounding, courage.

2. Gems & crystals belived to aid the Svadhisthana Chakra (sacral or spleen):

Amber, carnelian, citrine, golden topaz, golden beryl, zircon.

Physical, spiritual association: Genital area, reproductive organs, bladder, bowel and lower intestine; creativity, harmony, emotional balance, passion, sexuality.

3. Gems & crystals belived to aid the Manipura Chakra (solar plexus):

Amber, citrine, emerald, golden topaz, tiger-eye, malachite, peridot

Physical, spiritual association: Stomach, pancreas, liver; courage, personal power, strength, self worth, transformation.

4. Gems & crystals belived to aid the Anahata Chakra (chest):

Rose quartz, pink tourmaline, rubellite, rhodochrosite, emerald, green tourmaline, malachite, green aventurine, ruby, green jade, nephrite, chrysoprase, rhodonite.

Physical, spiritual association: Heart, lungs, thymus gland; love, forgiveness, compassion.

5. Gems & crystals belived to aid the Vishuddha Chakra (throat):

Aquamarine, blue topaz, blue tourmaline, blue turquoise, lapis lazuli, iolite, zircon.
Physical, spiritual association: Mouth, throat, thyroid; will power, creativity, communication, truthfulness.

6. Gems & crystals belived to aid the Ajna Chakra (third eye):

Amethyst, blue tourmaline, sapphire, lavender quartz, sodalite, iolite.
Physical, spiritual association: Eyes, brain, pituitary, pineal gland, nervous system; balance, clarity, intuition, coordination.

7. Gems & crystals believed to aid the Sahasrara Chakra (crown):

Clear quartz, amethyst, diamond, moonstone, lavender quartz, white topaz. Read more here.

What healing stones your jewelry is made from? Share it in the comment section below…

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