Vintage Sterling Silver

Career decision help, PLEASSE!!?

Hi guys,

I am re-asking a question that nobody answered that I need some helpful/ insightful advice on. I am planning to undergo training as a jeweler, and would like to know if working for a retail or manufacturing jewelry outlet would be more "financially sound" than persuing to start my OWN jewelry business online? I will be working with gold, platinum, fine and sterling silver, as well as diamonds and similar-valued gems and materials; I would expect to make most of my jewelry inspired by vintage jewelry (1800's through 1960's), and a lot of people buy rings and necklaces as well as other jewelry from other places, so it would be a hot commodity...what do you think I should do, or what would you do in this instance? Thank you so much for your time in helping me out!! D

I wish that there were an easy answer. Unfortunately, this is a question that many people have and the answer varies by person. Both options have their ups and downs:

Working for a company allows you to have a guaranteed paycheck but many find it boring and you will not have the freedom that you would if you went into business for yourself.

Additionally, the way that the economy is now, I am sure that jewelry retailers have suffered so it may be hard at first to get things started (at least right now).

With the limited amount of information that you provided, if it were me, I would work for an established company until things start to pick up again and then venture into business yourself. While you are working, try to use the time to build connections and network as much as possible.