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Jewelry Business Resources
Practical guides on pricing, quoting and running a more profitable custom jewelry shop. No fluff.
How to Price Custom Jewelry: The Complete Guide
Material costs, labour, overhead and markup — a step-by-step framework for pricing custom jewelry work accurately and profitably.
What Markup Should You Charge on Custom Jewelry?
Industry standard markups vary widely. Here's how to calculate the right margin for your shop, your market and your cost structure.
Gold Price Calculator for Jewelry: How to Quote Metal Accurately
Spot price, pennyweight, karat purity, scrap waste — all the variables that go into calculating the real gold cost in a custom piece.
7 Custom Jewelry Pricing Mistakes That Are Costing You Money
Most jewellers undercharge on custom work without realising it. Here are the mistakes that add up quietly, and how to fix them.
How Long Should a Custom Jewelry Quote Take?
A custom jewelry quote typically takes 33 to 70 minutes. Here's what's eating that time and how to cut it to under 5 minutes without cutting corners.
Jewelry Work Order Template: What to Include and Why It Matters
A work order is the single document that keeps your bench jeweller and your customer on the same page. Here's exactly what it needs to include.
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