RESOURCES

Gem Library:

• All you ever wanted to know about the 40 most popular gems.  Includes detailed descriptions, images and gem lore.  http://www.gemstone.org/gem-by-gem/gem-by-gem.html 

Birthstones:

• The Breast Plate of Aaron is believed to be the foundation of the modern birthstones.  This religious armour was set with twelve stones that correspond with the twelve tribes of Israel as well as the signs of the zodiac.  However, different cultures have developed different gemstones lists.  This interactive site will show you which traditional and non-traditional stones correspond with your specific birthdate.  http://www.gemstone.org/gem-o-rama/gem-o-rama_birth.html 

Color Forecasts:

• View Pantone’s Fall ‘07 Fashion Color Report (pdf file).  Contains sketches and notes fashion’s top designers.  http://pantone.com/downloads/articles/pdfs/PANTONE%20Fashion%20Color%20Report%20Fall%2007.pdf 

Jewelry and Fashion Trends:

• Fall & Winter 2007-2008 Jewelry Color Trends http://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=615881

Photography Tips for Jewelry Designers:

• Taking clear images are essential for successful internet selling.  This site will help you improve your product images.  http://www.tabletopstudio.com/documents/TTS_Product_Photography_Tips.htm#five%20steps 
• Basic Lighting Options for Jewelry and small object photography.  http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/light.htm
• The EZ Cube is an easy to use lightbox for product photography.  Its quick to set up and produces stellar results.  http://www.ezcube.com 
• Build Your Own Lightbox using common household and found materials.  http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent/ 
• Photoshop Color Correction Tips.  http://www.anonmiscetc.com/imgs/h0w2_c0l0r_c0rr3ct.pdf 
• Free Online Picture Editor  http://snipshot.com/

Business Tips and Tricks:

• Shaping Artistic Talent into Business Success.  Article from the Wall Street Journal details how to go from artist to entrepreneur.  http://www.startupjournal.com/howto/soundadvice/20021016-needleman.html 
• Home Jewelry Business Success Tips from Rena Klingenberg.  Comprehensive site with hundreds of articles.  http://www.home-jewelry-business-success-tips.com/index.html
• How to Sell Your Craft to Stores.  http://www.craftbits.com/viewArticle.do?articleID=10 
• Using the Gift Bag to Get Noticed.  This article from the Wall Street Journal discusses the power of celebrity swag bags.  http://www.startupjournal.com/howto/marketingsales/20061127-flandez.html

Copyright Info: 

• The official US government site on how to protect and register your work.  http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html

Trademark Info:     

• The official US government site on how to protect and register your name and logo.  http://www.uspto.gov/

     

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