Cost of Jewelry
I grew up in a military home where we could rarely afford luxuries like jewelry. Since that time, I have come to love jewelry for both myself and for others. While many designers make pieces well beyond the budget of most people, I decided to make my jewelry of semi-precious stones, glass, metal and even wood in an endeavor to make products that are both beautiful and affordable.
The $35 bracelet I make sells too often for $150-300 in many department stores. In many cases, the stones are the same materials I offer; hematite, jasper, tiger eye, jade, lapis, aquamarine, and others.
Cost Listings
Large Ladder Bracelets are among the most expensive products we produce. They feature more expensive large beads, a luxury Tibetan clasp and basically all the elements that would go into two single bracelets. $65 each or two for $100.
Small Ladder Bracelets are among the most difficult products we produce. They feature tiny beads that require great focus and patience to create a solid and neatly made products. Like the large ladder bracelet, they feature all the pieces that would be used in making two single bracelets and a great deal of time to produce a quality product. $65 each or two for $100.
Simple Bracelets are carefully crafted along a single strand and are among the most beautiful in their simplicity $35 each or four for $100.
Necklaces are built along a single strand and vary in cost according to the length of the necklace. $3.50 per inch of necklace. (Example: A 20 inch necklace would be $70 ($3.5 x 20 = $70.)
I absolutely love my bracelet from Dave Arena! The craftsmanship is exquisite, and the natural stones are stunning. Highly recommend for unique artisan jewelry!
Emily R.
★★★★★