Jewelry Tiffany and co making is a large industry that offers a lot to the jewelry making hobbyist. However, sometimes it can become more than a hobby for many of us. Before making any rash decisions, it is always a good idea to think about the opportunities that might be available for those who are interested in taking their jewelry making hobby to the next level. One way to do this is to learn from other, especially those who have already done what you are hoping to do. In this list of links, you will find interviews from a range of jewelry industry professionals.Jean Campbell, editor and talented beaderJean CampbellJean Campbell's career illustrates the opportunities out there when you combine talent with hard work and know-how. Not only does she design amazing jewelry, but Jean also works as a beading editor and has also written a number of jewelry making books.Cyndi Lavin, Extraordinary Bead Embroidery and Mixed Media ArtistCyndi LavinAlong with her jewelry and other related mix-media skills, Cyndi Lavin also writes about jewelry making and crafting. She has been published in numerous jewelry making books and magazines and also has written and published her own e-book on beaded embroidery.Margot Potter, Creating, Crafting, and BrandingMargot PotterWe can all learn a lot from Margot Potter, a savvy jewelry designer, author, and television personality. Her crafting career is one to model and keep an eye on as she shows how versatility can bring you opportunity.Lori Anderson, Bead Soup Organizer and So Much MoreLori AndersonLori Anderson's beading parties are not her only claim to fame in the jewelry making world. She is widely published and works full-time at her jewelry craft. In fact, her super popular "bead soup parties" have become so popular that she has to limit the number of participants and she is now turning this very cool and fun idea into a book.A True Wire Wonder, Loren DamewoodLoren DamewoodLoren Damewood is a master wire worker whose jewelry work is unique and amazing. Along with creating unique wire designs related to the knots found in ropes, this talented jeweler even fabricates his own precious metal wire.Naomi Fujimoto: Career CraftingNaomi FujimotoNaomi Fujimoto, editor at BeadStyle magazine, talks about crafting as a career. This is another artist that illustrates how you can turn your love of a hobby into a career when you team it up with other skills and talent.Maya Brenner, Success City StyleMaya BrennerMaya Brenner's designs are sold through leading boutiques and department stores, and many celebrities such as Katy Perry, Lauren Graham, and Reese Witherspoon wear her designs. In this interview, she tells us how she got started.Jean Yates, a Colorful Designer and AuthorJean YatesNot only is Jean Yates an accomplished jewelry designer, but she is an established jewelry Tiffany jewelry author as well with many "by lines" to her credit. She constantly comes up with unique approaches to jewelry designing, including making jewelry for popular collectible dolls.An Interview with Jewelry Designer Lorelei EurtoLorelei EurtoLorelei Eurto brings us into her world of beautiful beading and her take on inspiration. She shows how you can have a thriving jewelry business as well as a full-time career in another field.Tina Tang: Dreams Do Come TrueTina TangAfter finding herself trapped in the corporate world, Tina Tang summoned her courage and broke free when she quite her job and started her own jewelry business. Her jewelry has been showcased in style magazines, and she has created a powerful Tiffany & co retail business.Kenneth Fron, The Necklace GuyKenneth FronKenneth Fron started his jewelry business back in 2004, and ever since then, he has learned to juggle the demands of his business while wearing numerous other hats. By specializing in one of a kind necklaces, he has also helped establish a brand that has helped him further his jewelry making career.Noelle's Guts and GloryTammy PowleyAfter nine months of selling her jewelry through street fairs, Noelle made the big leap and opened her store. She showed that it is possible to run a retail jewelry shop by selling hand-crafted jewelry and not only fine jewelry.