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Does anyone know where/how to find trade journals for jewelry? Mostly costume or fashion jewelry?

My sister and I make handmade jewelry . We are rather new to this business and need to find out the fashion trends without traveling if possible. We use gemstones and lampwork and crystal beads and have good sources for suppliers,just don’t how to get the trade news I know is out there! Thank you for your answers ahead of time. faerylady54

I am not sure about trade journals, but here are some links to “fashion forecasts” on the web. I hope they help.

http://www.beadstylemag.com/bds/default.aspx?c=ss&id=46

http://www.firemountaingems.com/trends/default.asp?WT.svl=FT

Good Luck!

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