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Starting
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Kisra
wrote:
HI there ,,,
I'm really impressed by your business.. The question I wanted
to ask is that ,,I really want to get into this business
too.. ie,antiques and diamonds..
How should I start? what do I do to start this business..
? Please reply if possible.
Kisra
Hi
Kisra,
Education is the start. I have a BFA in jewelry design and
construction and I am a Graduate Gemologist and it has taken
me over 30 years to get to this point - I am continually
taking courses for more information. Here are some web sites
to look for more information in jewelry, antiques and art
schools:
http://www.jewelersacademy.com/index.html
- American Jeweller's Institute in Portland, OR
http://www.geocities.com/~jdpn/schools.htm
- Jewelry Design Professional's Network good source for
education links.
http://www.penland.org/
- School of Design in NC
http://www.vcu.edu/ -
the Art School that I attended
http://www.artschools.com/majors-programs/#Jewelry
- list of art schools offering jewelry making courses
http://jewelrymaking.about.com/cs/education/
- classes in jewelry making on-line
Also
read all you can to become educated in your field of interest.
My library covers all the walls in my office - research
books are your best friends when it comes to appraisals
or just to price an item to sell.
Field
of interest is important - this needs to be the thing you
want to do for the rest of your life. And my feeling is
- if it's not fun, you will lose interest. I enjoy my work
with antiques and jewelry - it's fun to learn and the more
I learn the more I want to learn - so it just builds on
itself.
All
in all there's no quick fix - it takes work and dedication
to open your own business and keep it going. The keeping
it going is the hardest part - working at night and on weekends
- working when ever your customers need you. Dedicating
yourself to the goal to open your business takes time, but
the out come is well worth the effort. I have to personal
say that working for myself is much more fulfilling than
working for someone else. The rewards are great and the
feeling of accomplishment is great.
For
more information on Antique Jewelry contact ADAM members:
Diane
Grimes: Briars Antiques in Olney, MD
Email
ADAM for more information
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