Also look at clothing boutiques, especially high-end ones. If you create jewelry that works well with the clothing being sold there, you can help the owner of the boutique create great ensembles for their clients. I know people who are very willing to buy the clothing and jewelry together so they don’t have to think about what goes together later.
Good luck

I used to, unfortunately that buisness had a fire. I’m currently in art school, but will be graduating in a year, so I will try to find some stores to connect with by then.
I’ve thought of having a house party, but I feel a little uncomfortable selling that way.( I think it comes from my experiences with Mary Kay house parties, I usually feel cornered as a customer to buy something) I know many jewelry companies exclusively sell through house parties, I guess it works for them, so I won’t rule out trying it in the future.

Amy: I don’t mean for this to sound flip, but have you asked them?
“I know you would love to keep me a secret, but I really need your help in order to get my jewelry business off the ground. Here’s how you could help me: ”
I’d give them a line to share with people just in case they didn’t have your cards on them.

April: Have you had a trunk show/house party for all of your friends? Do you know of any store that could host a trunk show for you?

Amy, perhaps something like a code on the biz card that gives them AND their friend a discount/free gift. So their friend brings in the biz card for their discount/free gift, and from the code on the card you know who gave it to them. Then you contact that friend to let them know they have earned their “tell-a-friend” discount.