Home Jewelry Parties- Fashion Jewelry, Tips & How To's

Home fashion jewelry parties are tons of fun and can bring you some cash as well! Here are some fun tips and how to's to throwing a home fashion jewelry party as well as where to find quality and affordable jewelry!

Not sure what to purchase? Before making selections on fashion jewelry to puchase for your home jewelry party, think of your guest list and anticipate what your guests may want to purchase, based on what you have seen them wear before or what kind of styles they are into (ex. trendy, classic, bold etc.).

The Party Set-Up
You will need to designate a table to display the jewelry on. Purchase an inexpenisve cloth at your local fabric store to display the jewelry. Keep the jewelry covered until all your guests have arrived! Be sure to have enough seating for all of your guests. Add labels with prices or group jewelry together based on price.

Also make sure that there are plenty of mirrors on the table or nearby. Your guests are sure to want to check themselves out when trying on the jewelry!

Food is not necessary, since you want to keep your costs to a minimal but it is necessary to offer beverages to your guests (coffee non- caffeinated & caffeinated, teas, water, wine or any other beverages). You can always offer inexpensive snacks or create a theme, such as a "Jewelry Tea Party" and offer tea and tea biscuits.

Get creative by purchasing loose rhinestones, glass pearls or plastic beads to decorate just about anything! You can lay them around the table, glue them to plastic cups, or fill up glass bowls! You can find these and many more creative decorations at your local party or craft store or go online and visit places like shindigz.com and orientaltrading.com

Thank your guests when they have arrived!
Thank your family, friends and co-workers for coming. Let them know that you are aware how busy we all are these days and how ecstatic you are to have everyone together and how you hope they will enjoy themselves. If you have set up a theme, explain it to your guests and get them excited! Point out all of the little things you have done to decorate. Welcome them to take in a beverage and/or snack and then explain to them what they should do. Tell them to view the jewelry, explain the pricing system you have created and remind them that they will be able to take what they like right away!

Orders & Wrapping up
You should decide how you want to give your "customers" the jewelry they just purchased. You can purchase jewelry pouches for just a few pennies each at most local craft stores or do a quick online search for "jewelry pouches" or "chiffon pouches". Place the jewelry into the jewelry pouch or plastic bags, whatever you choose.

Do it with a friend
If you are worried about taking on this venture on your own, you should consider finding a friend or family member to throw a party with you! Not only will you share the expenses and help each other with party preparations, but you will also be able to have a greater turnout by combining your guest lists. Another good idea, is throwing a party with someone you know who may be selling something else (ex. spa products, handbags etc.).

Themes
Build excitement to an ordinary "home party" by creating a theme.
I. Throw your party during the Oscars or The Emmys.
II. As mentioned earlier, sell lots of pearls and theme it as a "Tea Party".
III. Choose nautical colors and components (shells, nautical pendants, toe rings, pearls and anklets) and create a tropical summer theme.
IV. Make it educational! Do a little research on the history of jewelry and how costume jewelry has changed the industry and even dates back to biblical times! There's tons of information out there! You can include information on sterling silver, silver & gold plating and cubic zirconia. Many people are surprised to learn about what these metals and stones consist of and how they are made. You can also educate weary guests on caring for and preserving costume jewelry and ensure them that with proper care, costume jewelry can last for many years!
V. Perhaps you know how to make some basic jewelry; you can have your guests all make a piece of jewelry with inexpensive beads and threading or wiring.

The possibilities are truly endless. Let your creativity take over! You will be surprised at how much you can do on a small budget. Portia Jewelry does offer bulk discounts on fashion jewelry purchases for home jewelry parties, fund rasiers and small business owners/ boutiques. Please visit Portia Jewelry Wholesale or contact us by visiting PortiaJewelry.com!