Bling is what draws the masses......trust me.....the vast majority of your clients will be females and they love the sparkle. I have cases filled with beads, stones, findings, tools, etc. But nothing catches the eye....like gold or gems. Recently I was gifted several bags of loose gems and I can remember the first time they spilled out of their plastic onto black velvet and the way my eyes danced. I love the smooth, cool texture too. I can build a whole design around one gem.....easily. Wedding bands are a grand example of the desire to own a piece of the rainbow. How many men do you see lined up to buy their women a plain band? How much are they willing to shell out for a diamond that most of them don't understand or desire? Everyone has witnessed women grabbing another's hand.....almost yanking it clean off, as they ooohhh and aaahhh over her ring?
I am not sure there is a clear reason behind this obsession.....beyond the fact that people loves beauty, to feel beautiful and everyone wants to have status.
For myself, the steps to creation bring as much joy as seeing the finished product.....so much so....that temptation has taken over and caused me to keep several pieces rather than sell them.....guess I am no better than the masses......and that is just fine with me.
