Last Christmas, I brought my jewelery to a reunion of women teachers who taught together 25 yrs. ago. I was one of them. We meet every year at Christmas in someone’s home and we have a good time. Everyone is always glad to see everybody and we take turns talking about our families and what’s new and exciting.

I had asked the hostess a week earlier, if I could bring my jewelery and she said yes she would love to buy something and she emailed everyone to say I was going to bring my stuff.

I came a little late and I quickly set up my stuff in the living room and left it there. Most of the guests were already there in the familyroom. I didn’t end up selling anything.

I was very embarrassed about bringing my stuff because I imagined that my friends were giving me the message they didn’t appreciate me using our get-together to make some profit. Nobody said anything like that. I just thought it myself.

To save face, I gave all the ladies a free pair of Christmas earrings. I said I didn’t do it for the money, I just did it for fun as a hobby. What happened there?? I can’t figure out why no one bought anything? My stuff is beautiful as I am told by many people. Any ideas or comments would be appreciated

Sincerely,
Rose

This why I love being in the jewelry making business!

As I often tell my students, it’s got to be one of the easiest “sales” businesses in the world simply because all you have to do is wear your jewelry pieces when you go out in public and your sales prospects will start the conversation with something like, “That’s so beautiful. Where did you get it?” It’s like taking candy from a baby!

That’s why I especially recommend jewelry making for those who hate the idea of having to sell something. Let your jewelry do the talking for you!