Response from: david'www.vertigodiamonds.com'

I think what you are saying is correct, but what would you like us to put on a website for you to use on a blog. We are silly people who need help!!!!

Response from: Coin Jewelry

Really great post. Many jewelry sites don't have a clue about blogs and social media.

Response from: Stevie

OMG I so agree with you. I understand that they want to protect the sanctity and copyright of the photos from others who would use them to promote themselves and their store but there should be a way to pull photos easily if you are going to give them coverage.
It's so freaking frustrating that when I am on a roll or it's after hours and they aren't around (and may not answer my email for days), I need images *now*.. not a week from now just because they aren't web savvy enough to get you the images quickly or build a press page where you can get the images easily
my 2 cents.. rant over.
Stevie

Response from: Lesley from Fashiontribes

It is indeed the age of the blog, baby. As a fellow fashion blogger (http://fashiontribes.typepad.com/),
I find it mindboggling when anyone trying to sell their wares online gets persnickety about image usage - particularly if they actually want press coverage. Print magazines no longer enjoy the total monopoly & stranglehold they've had for so many years on the flow of info to the fashion-buying public; instead, we bloggers often scoop them, and we are also more likely to promote a cool indie designer...not because we are horsetrading editorial placement for ad dollar, but - gasp - because we actually like their work & want people to know about them.

Response from: jenny

i think the age of the copyright is going to have to change with "web 2.0" - which is a big adjustment for artists and designers who tend to have a very close guard on their ideas and their work. i say that if you are putting it online, you are putting it out there for everyone. that means more than just viewing pleasure - what's really funny to me is the disclaimers on blogs these days saying "DO NOT COPY or steal, all writing copyright so and so blah blah" and useless huge (and ugly) watermarks that distort images.

the thing is this: if someone is going to rip you off, that's a risk you take putting it out there - and no little sidebar disclaimer is going to stop someone looking to rip you off.

but that risk seems pretty small and shabby compared to the awesome connections online for me. :)

Response from: GilbertZ

Amen Tammy. Was thinking the same thing. By the way, check out Joi Ito's freesouls project:
http://joi.ito.com/archives/2007/06/18/freesouls_and_photo_commons.htm
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Response from: Adam

Hey guys..I need your help. I'm the Director of Sales for Royal Order jewelry and I was wondering if anyone knows any tricks on how to get in touch with retail buyers in the jewelry industry. Everyone should check out our website which is royalorder.com and let me know what you think. Our stuff is a blend of rock and roll and high fashion jewelry.

Response from: joni

we are designers and couldn't agree more. many in this industry are getting with it, but many we still can't even communicate with via email!!! it's crazy. anyhow, we love your blog. keep us all on our toes!
thanks,
jules smith designs . com

Response from: Sharla

I couldn't agree more! If I want to review a site and I can't easily get images I will just skip right over them. Same thing if there is no way to buy the jewelry online.

Response from: Tere

I work with Italian jewelry designer, Francesca Visconti, we do not have this aspect of the business besides the website. I really care to understand blogging and what I could do to expand into this as a tool. What would you need from me?
Thx! Look forward to getting replies!

Response from: Janelle Madson

I couldn't agree more. Very well stated.

Response from: J. Brown

I'll say my amen as a fellow blogger, http://www.top-apparel-outlet-stores.com
and hope this turns into a petition.

Response from: Jennifer

Yeh... I realize that! Anyway... I make jewelry and do not mind if people use my jewelry pictures for whatever reason ;p Maybe what they meant was... they're graphics in general? you have a wonderful blog btw! can't believe I just found it while searching google for jewelry blogs!

Response from: diamond rings

great post

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