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You can flip the book of history to even thousands of years, and the one thing you will find in each era is jewellery. From the pharaohs of the old to the queens of the present, jewellery has been an ingrained part of life. What does differ is the style of it, the material of it, when it is worn and how it is worn. For us, the love affair with jewellery began with this consuming past. 
We started diving into each period of time and learning about their jewellery. Soon, the hobby turned into a full-time passion, and before we knew it, 800necklace was born. Interestingly, the name of the website is a tribute to the 800th necklace we make by our own two hands. Yes, along with absorbing the gorgeous and eye-opening history of jewellery, we dabbled in making them on the side.
With a fount of knowledge and data in our heads, we decided it was time to let the world benefit from it. To accomplish this goal, we created this platform.  If you flip through the site, you will find detailed information on topics such as:
  •   How to make unique handmade jewellery
  •   How to set up a handcrafted jewellery business
  •   Where to get new ideas for jewellery
  •   What to do to find exceptional designs for handmade jewellery
We talk about it all, from why the consumer of today loves handmade jewellery to how to sell it online and turn a profit.  When your well of ideas for jewellery for women dries up, this is the site you need to hop to. When you want guidance on establishing a handmade jewellery business, this is the website you should swing by. 
You’ll find the A to Z of unique handmade jewellery in here. We hope you find it as much fun as we did while making it!

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