Did you know Fire Mountain Gems has a special program for bead jewelry artists and organizations that order a high volume beads, supplies or other items through them?  The program is called “Platinum Partners” and to be a member of this exclusive club you have to place $5,000 worth of merchandise from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads within a rolling 12 month period.  Everyone is evaluated on a monthly basis and they will notify you when you’ve ordered enough to qualify!

Being a Fire Mountain Gem Platinum Partner definitely helps you buy your beading supplies for a lot less money, but there are actually a few other great benefits.  Here is what being a Fire Mountain Gem Platinum Partner gets you:

Platinum Partners always pay the cheapest price available on their orders, whether they are ordering one bead or a crate full of clasps!  That means you’ll always pay as though you’re ordering 200 or more of the item even though you may only be ordering a few beads and some minor jewelry supplies to keep you going.

Special upgrading mailing on the latest Fire Mountain Gems and Beads catalog means that you’ll get your catalog before most other customers.

You’ll have access to special Platinum Partner phone operators who will be able to answer your questions or place orders via a toll-free number.

A special weekly Platinum Partner email which will examine worldwide jewelry trends and even present specials on items not yet available to regular customers.

And just in case you thought being a Fire Mountain Gems Platinum Partner was the top of the ladder, there is also a Platinum Partners Plus program where you can save another 10% of the lowest price listed on the Fire Mountain Gems website.  To qualify you have to purchase $15,000 or more within a 12 month period.

I don’t expect to get to that level any time soon, it’s good to know that if I ever do get there I’ll still be able to save money on my beading supplies!