Tips on buying hand-made jewelry

Buying custom hand-made jewelry might be a daunting process and generate some wariness; however, you should take into account certain tips to give you peace of mind and feel satisfied with your purchase. The most important thing is to choose the right artist, you should consider their work and willingness to work for you; a good idea is to take a look at their website, check out comments or reviews from previous customers, their impressions of the artist’s work, etc.

Another important aspect is to get to know the hand-made jewelry maker’s work in detail so you have a better idea of what to order. Know what type of materials they use. Determine how much artistic freedom to give them to create the jewel you want. Let them know what you like most of their work, so they can focus on it. Remember to inform them about possible allergies or materials you don’t like.

Finally, arrange with the artist the terms of payment. For example, the agreement may call for a deposit, full payment in advance or in installments. For many hand-made jewelry makers a deposit or payment in full will allow them to buy the materials to start working on the project and will guarantee the client will not change his mind once the piece is finished. On the other hand, you as a buyer may prefer to pay in installments if you are not entirely comfortable or don’t trust the artist completely.