Starting on a shoestring budget is sometimes necessary for novice jewelry artists.
This is my initial attempt at creating a lightbox to photograph my art. As I learn more and have a better budget, I will adapt this setup for more professional results.

In the picture above, I have set my digital camera up on an inexpensive tabletop tripod that I picked up in the camera department of a Walmart-type store.This camera is an Agfa 1280 camera which was one of the best midrange digitals available in the mid 1990s. It has a zoom lens, 3 variations in quality and a macro feature. I set the camera to macro mode and also have a macro lens screwed on. I use the 5 second self timer so there is no motion from clicking the shutter.I plugged the camera in because it consumes batteries like candy.

I have a necklace arranged on a backdrop in this photo, but sometimes I will suspend earrings or a pendant from a chain clipped to the sides of the box about 6-10" from a backdrop.

The photo above is another shot looking down on the box,, showing the top light of the three lamps I am using. The plastic lid comes off when I need to arrange the jewelry.

The picture above shows the two lamps placed on either side of the translucent plastic storage box, and the lamp on top. I am using a combination of halogen and Reveal full spectrum lights to try to get the best color.