I found out about this new network from the Couture in the City blog. It's called Second Chance Fashions, and after reading through various areas of the site, my take on this is that it is a place for fellow fashion designers (which of course would include jewelry designers) to network and socialize. Though, I have to admit, I'm still trying to wrap my brain around this. Its official launch date is tomorrow, August 15th.

Here's some more explanation about their mission posted on its FAQ:

Why should I join second chance fashion?
You should join second chance fashion because it is a place to:

SHOW
Show your work and your creativity.

SHARE
Share your opinions, ideas with other designers and artists. Trade tips, get information and meet other people in the fashion industry.

OPPORTUNITY
Our mission is to create more opportunity for new fashion designers, artists and small businesses in the fashion industry.

We are working hard on new features to add to the community. We want to know what you want to see and what you think would help you the most.

Other benefits to joining:
Gather offers content, features, and events, with ever-increasing ways to benefit from participating. As a member, you'll make connections with:

Group Moderators -Meet the people making things happen in fashion and design.

Other designers and industry professionals- Connect with others members eager to communicate about what's going on in the world of fashion. It is tough out there to break through the clutter---find out what others have done! See what has worked and what hasn't.

Industry Innovations- The second chance fashion blog will have interviews with industry leaders, new designers. The blog will also have news and information on resources that small businesses and new designers can use. If you are short on money----you need to be as creative as possible in getting your name out there!

Events We have just started but we will have events and contests with valuable rewards and prizes. More to come on this topic as we just wanted to get second chance fashion up and going! One of our main ideas about the community was to be able to bring more opportunity, a "second chance" to new designers and small businesses in the fashion world.
Get Involved!
Read -Keep current and connected to see what members have to say.

Write- Share your own commentaries, musings, stories, reviews, recipes, and more.

Publish Images- Upload photos and video of what you have created or just show the community something that you thought was innovative!

Join a Group Find a group that interests you or let us know about a group you would like to start!

Build Your Profile

Tell your story; the more you tell, the easier it is for people to find you. Update your profile often to let others know what's new with you. Please post a picture with your profile so that people can get a better idea of WHO you are! It doesn't have to be an actual PICTURE of you---a logo or something like that is just fine.