01 · RJC Notes
Drop vs. Dangle Earrings: Follow the Attachment and Movement
Compare drop and dangle earrings by their attachment points and movement, not just length, with a connection sketch and listing-reading examples.
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The Jewelry Journal
Styling, care, collecting, and boutique-buying notes from Rustic Jewel Co.
02 · RJC Notes
Will a Brooch Suit This Fabric? Check Support Before Pinning
Assess fabric structure, support, pin clearance, and snag risks before wearing a brooch, with a garment checklist and clear reasons to skip attachment.
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03 · RJC Notes
Parure and Demi-Parure: Count What a Jewelry Set Includes
Understand parure and demi-parure, then count the actual pieces, pairs, closures, and selected options in a jewelry set before purchasing.
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04 · RJC Notes
Hammered, Brushed, and Polished Jewelry: Read the Surface
Compare hammered, brushed, and polished jewelry surfaces with a texture-and-sheen grid, photo-reading checklist, and practical listing examples.
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05 · RJC Notes
What Does AB Mean in Jewelry? Compare Color Effects
Learn what AB means in jewelry, compare Pink-Purple AB and Watermelon AB Cube necklaces with the Glass Cube design, and choose by effect, color, and listing...
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06 · RJC Notes
Costume Jewelry vs. Fashion Jewelry: Read Beyond the Category
Understand costume and fashion jewelry labels, then compare the body, decorative accents, connections, and fastening of the exact piece.
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07 · RJC Notes
How to Wrap a Statement Jewelry Gift with Support and Space
Wrap statement jewelry from the inside out: choose a supported box, separate set components, check lid clearance, and make opening straightforward.
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08 · RJC Notes
Plan a Small-Boutique Jewelry Display People Can Read
Create a readable boutique jewelry display with clear labels, supported pieces, practical access, a tray map, and a simple rotation and reset routine.
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09 · RJC Notes
Plan a Truthful Live Jewelry Demonstration
Plan a live jewelry demonstration that shows the exact pair, closure, profile, scale, and condition, with a rehearsal and a clear correction routine.
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10 · RJC Notes
An Incoming Jewelry Stock Inspection You Can Document
Inspect incoming jewelry with a three-lane receiving workflow, pair and set checks, clear discrepancy photos, and a documented release decision.
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11 · RJC Notes
Build a Jewelry Line Sheet Buyers Can Evaluate
Create a clear jewelry line sheet with variant identifiers, accurate images, unit definitions, dated terms, and a test buyers can use before ordering.
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12 · RJC Notes
A Simple Jewelry Inventory Worksheet for a Small Boutique
Build a boutique jewelry inventory worksheet with variant SKUs, pair and set definitions, location counts, held stock, and a reconciliation example.
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