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Recent Customer Comments About Tomlin and Roberts, March 3, 2017

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Amber on Mar 3, 20175 out of 5 starsThank you for the quick shipping, the bars are a bit uneven (one end wider than the other) but otherwise a great product.  

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February Updates from Rob and Jewelry Business Growth

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February Updates from Rob and Jewelry Business Growth

Hello everyone. It's the middle of winter here in Kipling, North Carolina.  About 5:30am on a Thursday and it's still even dark outside as I write this blog post.  By now your crazy December holiday season seems far away and you're probably busy right now rushing out items for Valentine's Day.  I've been involved in the jewelry business since 2000 when my wife and I started a little company on our dining room table.  Since then, we've had our ups and downs but business continues to grow.  Let me encourage you today to get started in this industry.  There are...

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Save 20% Today - Get Your Year Started!

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Thank you for being a loyal email subscriber!  We're proud to partner with you in your craft and our five star ETSY rating with over 470 customer feedbacks.  We also hope you enjoyed some busy holiday sales.  Before you know it, Valentine's Day will be here. Our past history shows that customer purchases will start the 3rd week of January. To help you get started this year, we're offering you a 20% coupon off your order during this week.  Enjoy 20% off your order today with no minimum purchase amount.  At check out, enter coupon code JAN20.  Now available for...

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Difference Between 18 Gauge and 16 Gauge Brass Bracelet Blanks

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Hi RobI am getting ready to order some brass cuff blanks from you, can you tell me what difference I'll notice between stamping and bending the 16G vs 18G. And what's your recommendation.Thanks!Tracey   Hi Tracey.    Thank you for visiting my shop.  16G is a bit thicker metal to work with than 18G.  Most of my customers use these gauges for bracelets and rings.  16G will be a heavier, durable, more expensive feel to your finished item.  18G, however, is most popular.  If you are making bracelets, I would recommend 18G.  I hope this helps. < You can find...

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Why do Sterling Silver Blank Prices Change?

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Why do Sterling Silver Blank Prices Change?

I received the below order from a very kind person earlier today.  It was a custom quote that included sterling silver pieces.  She replied that the price was higher than earlier in the month and wanted me to double check the figures.  I did and realized that while my number were correct, the price of raw silver increased during the month, thus increasing my prices to her.  You see, companies that produce silver products often adjust their prices with current silver prices from the market.  Some adjust daily, and some, like our shop, adjust about once or twice a month....

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