Bangle stall at markets, weddings and festivals

Shoppers at events, brides and wedding guests, and people buying festival outfits or gifts.

Direct sales at a mark-up on trade stock, with higher sales on busy event days and from multi-buy sets.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Eye for colours and styles
• Handling cash and card payments

• Street trading or market pitch rules vary by council, so check whether you need a licence or permission
• Public liability insurance, which many event organisers ask to see
• Weather and quiet days, which can make income uneven
• Precious metal items may need hallmarking and some jewellery has metal content limits, so check before selling
• Stock needs to be stored safely and carried by car or van

Startup costs are typically around £600 to £3,000, depending on how much stock you buy, the display you use, and the pitch fees and insurance you need. Starting with a smaller range lets you test what sells before spending more.

Monthly revenue is typically around £600 to £3,000, depending on how many events you attend, which pitches you choose and the weather. Income can be uneven because quiet days happen, so it helps to plan for slower weeks.

It is worth checking. Street trading and market pitch rules vary by council, so ask whether you need a licence or permission. Also check public liability insurance, which many organisers ask for, and whether hallmarking or metal content rules apply to your items.