Essentially, a jewelry party is a private trade show in which you invite friends and acquaintances over to your home in a sort of open house setting. This allows you to control the way in which you display the jewelry, as well as providing you with the benefit of being the only seller. They work best when you have at least a moderate number of pieces to sell, as this allows customers to browse through your work while at the same time enjoying the social environment. A typical jewelry party will last anywhere between three to five hours, with guests coming and going throughout.