Craft fair jewelry display ideas.

Each type of jewelry sits best on its own kind of fixture. Mixing fixtures at different heights makes a small table read as a boutique.

• Necklaces: busts, T-bars, branches or a hanging board, so the piece hangs the way it is worn.
• Earrings: cards, a display stand with holes or a screen, so pairs stay together and easy to see.
• Rings: ring cones, foam rolls or small trays with a soft lining.
• Bracelets and watches: rolls, cuff stands or bars.

Group pieces by style, metal or color, with a clear pause between groups. Keep a hero piece or a themed set at eye level, near the front. Use risers or shelves to add height, and cover the table with a plain cloth in a color that makes your metal and stones stand out.

• Put a small tent card or tag with a price on every piece or tray.
• Keep top sellers within reach, and the most delicate pieces further from the aisle.
• Show a few pieces on a model photo or bust so shoppers can picture them worn.

People buy jewelry after seeing it on themselves. A standing or tabletop mirror at the end of your table turns a browser into a buyer. Light matters as much: shade or dim venues flatten gemstones, so a clip-on or battery light aimed at the display helps. Check how the light looks at the time of day you will sell.

Small, high-value pieces are easy to lift. Count pieces at open and close, keep the most valuable pieces in a locking case or behind you, and keep your own bag and cash out of reach. Stay standing and greet people, which discourages theft and sells more.

• Hand over items one at a time when someone asks to see them.
• Keep a restock tote under the table so gaps never show.
• Share photos of your pieces and a link on a storefront page so shoppers can buy after the show.