Handmade Wedding Jewellery

The cost of handmade wedding jewellery varies widely, those who make it as a hobby have a habit of setting the cost just over the price of materials, not taking into account their time it make the piece, other costs such as lighting etc and time associated with running their actual business. While it's great that they do what they do at the price they do it, can they really be invested into honing their jewellery making skills or have the right equipment to really give that item a professional look?

Others will charge a premium, they will take into account all the things that go into making the jewellery and running their business then they will shove a huge mark up because they've branded themselves well or provide a unique service.

For many of these handmade jewellery designers, they're worth what their asking for their pieces. They're the master of their trade and in most cases you get what you pay for, however a high price isn't always an indication of good quality.

Most handmade wedding jewellery designers sit somewhere in the middle. They're serious enough to make sure they're working for at least minimum wage, they constantly invest in their business, whether that's good tools or their education. They strive to become different from their competitors and they are always looking at ways to improve.

It's these designers that you should look to buy from, not only because you'll get good value with your available budget but because these are the designers who aren't in it just for the money, they're doing what they do because they love to create, they love to know that they've had a part in someones big day, they love the emails they get from a happy bride who's just tried on her wedding jewellery with her wedding dress for the first time. They love it enough to want to make a go at doing it full time, to dedicate their working life to it.

Before buying handmade wedding jewellery, stop and think about the designer, why they're doing what they do before you hand over any money.