Slow Business or Slow Economy

As of late I’m asked “Is business really slow? How come I can't sell anything? Or The economy is so bad, I’m going to have to sale everything off and get a ‘real’ job." In this slow economy I’m hearing all over that buying is slowing down drastically. I do see a slow down in certain areas of the country, some more than others; but there are areas that are still booming and business is good. So is the question so many people are asking, “Slow Business based on Slow Economy really valid?”

In my business (custom jewelry) I’ve seen a slow down in the big ticket items (single item priced over $100); however, I’ve seen an increase and interest in the lower to mid-market priced items (single item prices $25-45). So, this begs the question, is it really the economy slowing down the purchasing or are people just looking harder at the price of things and then determining if there is enough ‘disposable’ income to make these ‘personal, impulse’ buys? History has shown that when times are good, money is flowing and the value of a dollar is measured in ‘how many toys you have, how big your house is, how stylish a car you drive, what private schools your kids go to, and how much money spouse makes and the type of job’.

Now that times are a little tougher, big businesses are cutting back jobs, and the financial and housing industries have seen their worst years in decades, the trend that many are seeing of people not buying is really, people pulling back, evaluating their situation, and looking to justify their purchases, only after the bills have been paid. It’s a cycle seen many times over the course of history…and if history is correct, this too shall pass…..will we ever seen the ‘good times’ such as the past 10 years, probably not that good, but people will return to the days of impulse buying once the housing - financial - big business dust settles; but the days of the small business owner may not be as successful and may be much tougher than they once were, As a small business owner that wants to last and survive, I’m stepping back to evaluate the situation, listen to my customers and those around, making adjustments as needed in my business. To survive in any situation, one has to evaluate and move forward…learn from history!

Summer Southwest

Another beauty out of the Southwest for Summer…..the focal for this necklace are the pillow Terconite Turquoise gemstones accented with non-tarnish artistic silver wire and adding to the design are Chinese Turquoise tubes, Amethyst chips and orange and green Magnesite. A 2” extender has been added so the necklace can be worn a short or medium length; I’ve added dangle earrings in the same gemstones.

Get your hot, bold and unique Summer jewelry at Timeless Designs!

Summer Hot Lime

Be the first to make a statement this Summer in hot lime……a large Mother-of-Pearl pendant hangs from dyed lime Magnesite and accenting gold lined seed beads. A 3” extender for easy change of lengths to fit your mood and dangle earrings completes the look.

Timeless Designs has this and many other hot, bold, exotic gemstone designs.

Shades of Purple

Gemstone designs in shades of Purple! Graduation, Anniversary, Birthdays...or just 'thought of you gift'.......get a unique gift!

Peppermint Jasper Magnesite Silver Links Set

Purple Lace Agate Copper Earrings

Purple Jasper Aventurine Bluestone Silver Chain Set (this one is on sale!)

Wild Horse Jasper Ivoryite Sterling Silver Set

Turquoise & Silver

Here’s a Southwest beauty handcrafted from Turquoise nugget chip gemstones with a touch of copper glass square beads; highlighting a Chinese Turquoise pendant in silver. Dangle hoop earrings with matching stones complete the look.

Check out Timeless Designs for more Southwest designs in Turquoise, Coral and Magnesite.

Coral Designs

Coral is a very nice gemstone and when I do design with it the jewelry pieces are gone as quickly as they are created!

This beauty is handcrafted with white Magnesite that has great brown and black veins; intermixed are pieces of Coral and a nice large hunk of Coral incased in silver. I’ve added a 2” extender and dangle earrings using the Magnesite and Coral to accent the necklace.

This pieces are all about the Coral and both handcrafted with all Coral gemstones; one has two different shapes of Coral with the other in graduating peanut shaped Coral gemstones where the red runs from bright to deep dark; both have matching earrings.

Gemstone jewelry in hot, bold designs exclusively designed for the personality you want to reflect…..pick out a gift for Graduation, Mother’s Day, Anniversary or Birthday! Every purchase comes with a nice gift box; all you have to do is add the card! Visit Timeless Designs to pick our your one-of-kind jewelry gift!

Exceptional Custom Gifts

Looking for that extraordinary gift that makes a statement? Timeliness Designs has designer custom jewelry that reflects any personality; and even better, at prices that won’t break the bank!

Browse through designs in Turquoise, Coral, freshwater Pearls, Dichroic Glass, Jasper, Agate, and more…..there is a large select of necklace sets, earrings, bracelets and if you are looking for quality gemstone beads, then check our Supplies section for deals.

If you don’t see what you are looking for, just drop us a line and we’ll design something special!