From the workshop

Guides on tracking materials by weight, building BOMs, pricing as gold moves, and running jewelry inventory on Shopify.

Stocky Is Shutting Down: What Shopify Jewelers Should Use Instead

Stocky closes August 31, 2026. A feature-by-feature map from Stocky to Forge: purchase orders, vendors, multi-location, and stocktakes, plus the weight, BOM, and stone tracking Stocky never had.

The Best Craftybase Alternative for Shopify Jewelry Stores

An honest comparison of Craftybase, Katana, PIRO, and Forge for jewelry manufacturers on Shopify.

Is Katana Right for a Jewelry Studio? A Shopify Jeweler's Alternative

Katana is a capable manufacturing MRP, but it counts in units, not carats and pennyweights. Where it fits a jewelry studio, where it doesn't, and the Shopify-native alternative built for the bench.

How to Track Raw Materials and Inventory for Jewelry Making on Shopify

Weight units, BOMs, precious metals pricing, and what a complete tracking system looks like.

How to Calculate True COGS for Handmade Jewelry When Gold Prices Move

Step-by-step formula, margin erosion math, and inventory accounting methods for jewelers.

Why Shopify Inventory Doesn't Work for Jewelry Makers

The gap between Shopify's unit-based tracking and what jewelers actually need — and what to look for.

How to Price Handmade Jewelry: Formulas That Work When Gold Moves

Tiered pricing formulas, price floors, and when to reprice your collection at current gold prices.

How to Do a Jewelry Inventory Count: Metals, Stones, and WIP

A step-by-step guide to counting jewelry inventory by weight and by piece — precious metals, gemstones, findings, WIP, and reconciliation.

Gold Karat Purity Chart: 10K to 24K Fineness, Alloy Colors, and Cost per Gram

Gold karat purity from 10K to 24K: fineness chart, alloy colors, cost per gram at current spot, and why accurate purity tracking matters.

Jewelry ERP Software: What Small Studios Actually Need (and What They Don't)

Most jewelers don't need a full ERP. What jewelry manufacturing software actually matters for a small studio and how to avoid overpaying.

How to Manage Custom Jewelry Orders on Shopify Without Losing Your Mind

Custom orders are your highest-margin work — and your hardest to track. From client intake to delivery, here's what a bespoke workflow needs.

How to Track Jewelry Work in Progress Without Losing Metal or Margin

WIP inventory is where jewelers lose visibility — and money. How to track pieces in production, account for every gram of metal, and stop guessing what's on the bench.

How to Build a Bill of Materials for Handmade Jewelry (With Real Examples)

A practical guide to building jewelry BOMs that actually reflect your costs. Covers metals, stones, findings, labor, loss, and how to keep recipes accurate when gold moves.

How to Track Gemstone Inventory by Cut, Carat, and Cert

Serialized stones, GIA certs, consignment parcels, and what your tracking system needs to handle.