10/21/2025
Have you seen how gold prices keep breaking record after record, up nearly 50% in the past year? These rapid increases have complex global causes, and have nothing to do with an economic model of supply and demand for jewelry.
It does, however, pose a significant challenge to those of us who work with gold, because of the steep rise in materials cost.
On the bright side, problem solving has always been one of the most rewarding parts of running a small business. Change is normal (and constant), and adaptation is essential.
I care deeply about keeping my prices fair, being transparent about my process, and avoiding price increases wherever possible.
So I’m getting creative in the studio to find ways to mitigate rising costs. Swipe through to learn 5 of the changes I’m already making to keep prices fair. And I’ll keep looking for more.
If you’d like to learn more, I’ve written a blog post that takes a deep dive into what’s going on with the gold market and how it’s effecting jewelers:
https://www.rebeccahaas.com/blogs/journal/on-my-mind-transparency-about-the-gold-market-pricing