Buying Jewellery in Australia

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Right now, supporting small business in Australia is easy. The impact of COVID-19, and ‘staying at home’ has put the spotlight firmly on online shopping – the market place for many small businesses across the country.

The difference between supporting a smallbusiness, often run from a spare room, kitchen table, or garage is often the more personal experience and unique products that you can find. It is a business built from that one person who has a passion for creating, and keen interest in providing a unique experience and product for the buyer.

Buying jewellery in Australia 

It can be an experience unlike what you get in store. The pieces are crafted by hand, be that beading, metal work, glass or polymer clay, are constructed using techniques the crafter has developed over time. Their intimate knowledge of their product and craft shines through in their finished product, and you know that you are getting a product that is a little bit of their soul every time.

Pendant Necklace
Cowgirl Pendant, designed by Paula | On A String

Often starting as a hobby, turning that hobby into a small business gives the owner the chance to share their passion and creativity with others, who not only appreciate hand made goods, but like to support individuality and uniqueness.

Custom Orders

As a buyer, you can work with a creator to bring your vision to life with a custom piece, when you work directly with the creator, and it gives you, the buyer, a piece unlike anything else that is mass produced.

One of the best ways to support a small local business without spending too much money could be as simple as signing up to their newsletter, visiting them at a local market, or sharing, liking or commenting on their social media posts. Sharing their vision and work with others helps small business owners out in ways that are immeasurable – by helping to grow their profile and putting them in front of others who also appreciate the world of handmade and small business.

And of course, even in times of social isolation, buying gifts is something we all need to do – and you will find that a small business owner will often go that extra mile, with gift wrapping, a card and even directly mailing it to your recipient!  Saves you time and that ‘non-essential’ trip to the shops!

Buying handmade supports not only a small business, but the local economy too – handmade jewellery creators use other small businesses to source their products and supplies, and by just buying some jewellery from a small, local business, you are helping to keep the economy turning!

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