From bench jeweler to beadshop owner to jewelry instructor, there are all kinds of careers available in the jewelry industry. These articles and links provide you with sources for discovering your own jewelry career possibilities.
Naomi Fujimoto, editor at BeadStyle magazine, talks about crafting as a career.
Have you ever thought about teaching jewelry making classes?
We all want to sell our jewelry, but there are other possible ways to make money with your jewelry making ability. Here's a story about one jewelry maker who has used her beading talent to find a new approach to the market.
Razine Ray Wenneker, from Ellie Rose Link-Able Designs, is one wire artist that has finally found her niche and is making her love of metal jewelry making into a successful business by helping others learn the craft of working with wire.
This inventive wire jewelry maker listened to her students and found a niche in the jewelry making business.
The story of a bead addict who turned her passion into a book for other bead addicts and perspective beaders.
Jessica Herrin talks about she came up with the Luxe Jewels concept and what she hopes for the future of her company.
Ever thought about writing a book about jewelry making or beading? Here are some tips about how to become a jewelry author.
This bead weaver, owner of Ready to Bead, came up with a unique business concept for her love of seed bead jewelry.
I had the opportunity to interview the editor of Bead & Button magazine, Ann Dee Allen.
I teamed up with Job Search Guide, Alison Doyle, to bring you a list of possibilities in this article about various jewelry design careers.
This company specializes in Hill Tribe silver, seed beads, and other beads from around the world. Along with on-line shopping, you can order a free franchise information package through its web site.
Caravan Beads offers in house training and even a little free advice on it web site.
Also known as Helby's, sells exclusively to bead shops. However, they advertise that they offer bead shop consulting services such as creating a business plan, marketing and merchandising, and store operations.
This web site offers jobs listings for professional positions in the jewelry world.