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A reminder you might need
Promoting your business can feel tough right now. If you can relate, you are definitely not alone. I have been thinking a lot about what jewelers need in this moment. How do we keep sharing our work when everything feels heavy? How do we stay motivated to show up, especially with pricing and marketing? During our weekly co-working session last week, someone asked, “Does anything in business feel good right now?” The answer was creativity. New collaborations like Carlie’s mug
Liz Kantner
Oct 27


Meet Bri McGrew, The Universe Conspires
Each piece from The Universe Conspires is handmade by artist Bri McGrew in her solar-powered studio in Pueblo, Colorado. Centered on sustainable sourcing, Bri works with old-stock stones from estate collections or materials purchased directly from miners, prioritizing U.S. mines, and cuts most stones in-house. Every design is made to order, ensuring zero production waste and complete size inclusivity. "I finally made the leap to join Stay Gold earlier this year, and after 15
Liz Kantner
Oct 23


Staying creative through rising metal prices
I’ve been having a lot of conversations lately, both inside The Stay Gold Collective and during one-on-one chats, with designers about the current metal prices. I know it’s top of mind for so many of you right now. A few reminders and tips based on conversations I had with Hilary Halstead Scott and Sharon Zimmerman this spring, when gold prices first started to rise: ✨ Get creative. Try mixing metals or incorporating alternative materials into your designs. This can open u
Liz Kantner
Oct 13


Advice that feels especially important right now
In two recent interviews for The Stay Gold Collective - one with talented designer and Teko Gallery owner Alexis Pavlantos , and another with Jeff Feero, Managing Partner at Alex Sepkus - a consistent message stood out: relationships and authenticity are the foundation of a lasting jewelry business. Both shared that while there are many ways to build a career in this industry, success comes from: ✨ Staying true to your vision. Don’t chase trends, make the work you believe i
Liz Kantner
Sep 23


What are your current goals?
You’re not creating content to create content. You’re doing it with a goal. This is the main takeaway I want designers to have from my conversations about content strategy and planning. When you have clarity on your goals, everything becomes a little easier. The challenge is often defining and sticking to them while also making sure they align with your why and your values. Right now, my own goals feel tied to overcoming burnout, lightening my workload, improving my relations
Liz Kantner
Sep 3


Why Community Matters More Than Ever
Here I am talking about community again - It’s often on my mind, and it’s a priority for me because everything feels so much more...
Liz Kantner
Aug 28


Takeaways from a Conversation with Made Line Jewelry
Between the Stay Gold Collective , Curated at Luxury Lifestyle, and the Success with Jewelry podcast, I have the opportunity to...
Liz Kantner
Jul 31


A Summer Check-In
I accidentally took more than a month away from email marketing (exactly what I’d encourage you not to do). But sometimes it’s...
Liz Kantner
Jul 15


A Small but Meaningful Brand Refresh
Over the past two years, I’ve been slowly working through a brand refresh: new copy, a new logo, updated email templates, and now, new...
Liz Kantner
Jun 5


Why Your Outreach is Working
Something I’ve been thinking about this week is advice I’ve heard more than once recently from talented sales reps and PR...
Liz Kantner
May 21


Create Without Pressure
Recently, the Stay Gold Collective gathered for a virtual happy hour, and it was just what we needed. Two hours of connection, sharing...
Liz Kantner
Apr 22


It’s hard. It’s slow. But it’s worth it.
I know things could be feeling tough right now (for so many reasons) and to be very honest, I'm stuck on what to say. But this is...
Liz Kantner
Apr 9


Meet Elaine Chong
Elaine is not only a jewelry designer but also a visual artist , drawn to the emotional connections we form with objects. Whether she’s...
Liz Kantner
Apr 7


Meet Ope Omojola of Octave Jewelry
Octave Jewelry serves as a modern frame for earth’s ancient works of art . Every raw stone tells a story , and Ope personally cuts each...
Liz Kantner
Mar 28


Meet Ebba Goring
Ebba is an independent fine jewellery designer based in the ancient city of Dunfermline , in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland . Deeply...
Liz Kantner
Mar 21


Meet Sanaz Doost
Handcrafted in Toronto with 100% solid 18K Canadian gold and diamonds , Sanaz’s work is known for its bold, architectural style—a...
Liz Kantner
Mar 19


Meet Mercurius Jewelry
Founded by husband-and-wife duo Alisa and David Thorp , Mercurius draws inspiration from the ancient philosophy of Alchemy —the...
Liz Kantner
Mar 18


Meet Sierra Keylin
Sierra’s handcrafted pieces—often in silver and 18k gold—are deeply inspired by the weight, texture, and timelessness of vintage jewelry...
Liz Kantner
Mar 16


Meet Laurie Gyarmathy of Unfurl Studio
Laurie creates wearable sculptures in sterling silver and bronze , using a highly tactile process to form fluid, glossy curves that...
Liz Kantner
Mar 15


Meet Margaret Athanas of In the Light of Day Jewelry
Based in North Carolina , Margaret is dedicated to crafting heirloom-quality pieces with integrity, transparency, and environmental...
Liz Kantner
Mar 11
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