Freelance designers

Hi All, I have just started my new business manufacturing jewelry and
selling it whole sales. I am looking for some market experienced
freelance designers to buy designs to manufacture. I will need some
references of their work and also prefered to have it in Jewe-CAM
format. PLease help me to find few designers and also please do give
me some tips to things to look for.

Also are jewelry trade shows are the best way to find customers.

Mike