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How to Price Your Jewelry Wholesale

Pricing is an issue that many people in the jewelry business often worry about.
However, there is a method that you can easily use, whether you purchase jewelry
wholesale or make your own jewelry. Pricing is very important. You don't want to
charge too much, because you won't sell anything. On the other hand, you want to
make sure that you charge enough to make a profit.

If you purchase your jewelry at wholesale prices, a markup of 15% to 30% is
usual, and people will pay these prices. In the grand scheme of things, apply
the 30% markup, and make that the 'regular' price. When you need to move
merchandise hold a sale, and use the 15% markup price as the sale price.

If you make your own jewelry, determine the total cost of the piece, including
the cost of supplies, shipping, warehousing and packaging, then apply a 15%
markup. With the 15% markup, your jewelry will be priced at the wholesale price.
If you sell the jewelry to the general public yourself, as opposed to selling it
to retailers, apply the retail price, which in this case would be about 45%
above your costs.

How to Open An Online Jewelry Store With Jewelry Wholesale

Opening your own jewelry store has never been easier than it is now. In fact,
you can use the Internet to open your own online jewelry store and never stock a
single piece of jewelry! In fact, your jewelry store could be open for business
in less than a day -- and the only thing you would need to do is market it!
This is pretty much an instant business.

First, find jewelry wholesale suppliers. If you want a truly 'hands-off'
business, find a wholesaler who will drop ship to your customers. This way, you
never have to handle any of the stock. Here is how it works. You get your
website set up, with an online catalog of all of the jewelry that you offer. You
market that site to the public. Customers start visiting your site, and they
place orders. You forward those orders to the drop shipper, and the drop shipper
handles the rest!

Most wholesalers will require you to pay for the merchandise before it is
shipped. This shouldn't be a problem because you will require your customers to
pay for their orders at the time the order is placed. Of course, you charge more
for the jewelry than the wholesaler charges you.

In most cases, you will be allowed to set your own prices. Look to see what the
wholesaler charges you, including shipping, then add 15% to 30% to that price.
This is what you should charge your customers.

If you aren't sure how to go about setting up a website, you can probably find a
wholesaler who will provide you with a website. Most of these wholesalers charge
a fee for the site, and your site will usually look like all of their other
distributors. This should be your last option.

You may consider opening an eBay store. There is a fee for this as well, but at
least your store will be unique. You can also bypass the eBay store and simply
set up eBay auctions, which are very affordable for everyone. Make sure that you
set a minimum reserve price for the jewelry that you are selling so that you
don't lose money, and make sure that the buyer pays all shipping costs and
insurance.

Again, setting up an online jewelry store with jewelry wholesale is one of the
easiest ways to start a business today. You can literally be up and running in a
few short hours, and making money within twenty-four hours of 'opening your
doors!'

How to Make Your Own Jewelry Wholesale

Making jewelry is not only fun, it is actually very easy. It just takes a lot of
creativity, and a little skill. In fact, you could easily start your own jewelry
wholesale company by making jewelry yourself.

There are countless books available with instructions and ideas for jewelry
making. There are also numerous websites where you can learn how to make your
own jewelry and get ideas. In the beginning, you will probably want to follow a
few instructions or patterns until you get the feel for it -- but eventually,
you should let your creativity shine through and design your own jewelry.

You can easily purchase all of the supplies that you need for making your own
jewelry wholesale through wholesale sources online. Buying in bulk will get you
the best prices. You can buy cheap gems, and high quality gems as well.
Everything that you could possibly need can be located through a wholesale
resource on the Internet!

After you've made several unique pieces, you should show them to friends, family
members, and colleagues. You will be surprised at how many of these people want
you to make pieces for them as well! Just be sure to charge, and soon enough,
you will have your very own thriving jewelry wholesale business -- simply
because you learned how to make your own jewelry wholesale.

How to Make A Jewelry Wholesale Catalog

So you want to sell your jewelry? Well, selling jewelry wholesale is a big
business, and you definitely need a catalog of your offerings! Making a catalog
isn't as difficult as you might think. First, you have two options: an online
catalog or a print catalog. The choice is yours.

Overall, an online catalog is the least expensive way to advertise your jewelry
wholesale company -- but with all of the online jewelry stores and online
wholesalers, it may not be the most effective way to make sales. A print catalog
should strongly be considered for a direct mailing.

If you make your own jewelry, you will need to get good pictures of the jewelry
-- preferably laid on a velvet setting. Black or blue velvet will bring out the
jewelry the most. You can take these pictures yourself with a digital camera, or
have a professional take the photographs. It is cheaper to do it yourself, of
course.

Load the pictures up onto your computer, and use publishing software, such as
Microsoft Publisher to design and layout your catalog. This may take a little
time and patience, but it is much cheaper than having someone else do it.

Since you will need hundreds, if not thousands of copies of your catalog, your
best bet will be to save the catalog on a CD and take it to a print shop that
can handle the job. This will cost money -- especially since the pages need to
be glossy and in color, and the catalog will need to be bound -- but this
expense will be well worth it if you will be doing a mass direct mailing.

In order to do a mass direct mailing, you simply find a reputable company who
either sells mailing lists or does the mailing for you. You can actually request
lists of mailing addresses where the person has expressed an interest in
purchasing wholesale jewelry -- or any other criteria that you set. In most
cases, it is best to have the company handle the mailing for you. They will get
the best rates on the mailing because they can use the bulk mail rate.

Make sure that you use a reputable printer, and a reputable direct mail company!
This is an investment in the future of your business, and your jewelry wholesale
catalog needs to be perfect in every way -- and the mailing needs to go off
without a hitch!

How to Find Jewelry Wholesale Sources

If you are in the jewelry business or thinking about getting into the jewelry
business, you need to find jewelry wholesale sources. Finding these sources
isn't as difficult as you might think -- they are everywhere, and if you have
access to the Internet, you literally have the world of jewelry wholesale at
your fingertips.

There are many wholesale company directories available online, but you really
don't have to purchase these to find the jewelry wholesale companies. Instead,
use the search engine and type 'jewelry wholesale companies' or 'jewelry
wholesale suppliers' into the search box. This is the easiest, and cheapest way
to find jewelry wholesale sources.

Start making a list of sources. You can do this on notepad or in a spreadsheet.
Keep up with which company has the best prices on certain items, shipping costs,
contact information, and any other information you may need in the course of
doing business.

Don't forget the online auctions, and remember that eBay isn't the only online
auction either! Keep your eyes open for great deals on jewelry, and make bulk
purchases when you can.

How to Buy Jewelry Wholesale Online

Buying jewelry wholesale online is quite easy, and most of the time, it is an
enjoyable shopping experience. In fact, many people prefer this method of buying
jewelry wholesale simply because they find a much wider selection at much lower
prices. However, some of the buying public is still wary of online businesses.
If this sounds like you, there is really no need for concern. Simply follow a
few simple guidelines to ensure that you have a safe and satisfactory buying
experience.

The first step is to be aware that there are indeed many con artists operating
on the Internet -- and they will happily take your money with absolutely no
regrets. It is your responsibility to take all of the proper precautions to
guard against this happening.

First, find the jewelry wholesale that you are interested in buying. Make a note
of where you found it, but do not make a purchase just yet -- there is still
much to be done. Take a look at other online wholesaler's sites and online
jewelry stores to see if you can find similar pieces. In most cases, you can.
Look at the price differences. While the wholesale price should be lower than
the retail price, you should use extreme caution if the price seems too low.
Remember that old adage 'if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.'

After you have found the lowest price, read every detail you can find about the
jewelry. Make sure that it is exactly what you want, in terms of authenticity.
If you are unsure, don't make the purchase until you do know for sure. Don't be
afraid to contact the company directly to ask questions -- but don't take their
word for it either.

Check with the Better Business Bureau Online, as well as the BBB in the area
where the company is located. You are checking to see if there have been any
complaints about this business. If there have been, that information will be
made available to you at no charge: and if there are complaints, you should
avoid doing business with the company.

Next, read the refund and exchange policy, as well as the terms of service and
the privacy policy at the website. This is all important information -- and if
it isn't there, you don't want to do business with this company. However, just
because the information is there doesn't necessarily mean that it is a
legitimate operation -- read the information carefully, and print it out so
that you have a record of it.

How to Buy Jewelry Wholesale

Buying jewelry wholesale is really quite easy. The Internet gives you access to
all of the wholesale jewelry companies you could ever need to make your
selections, so you can buy exactly what you want or need -- at very
competitive prices.

There is a difference between online jewelry stores and online wholesale
companies. Online jewelry stores sell jewelry at retail prices, even though the
price may be slightly discounted. Wholesale companies sell jewelry at wholesale
prices -- which of course are cheaper than retail prices.

There are many sites where you can purchase directories of wholesale companies,
but this really isn't necessary. Just use a search engine like Google to find
what you are looking for. If you are looking for an engagement ring at a
wholesale price, for example, simply type 'engagement ring wholesale' into the
search box -- a whole slew of wholesalers who carry engagement rings will pop
up in the search results.

Be aware that some wholesaler's will only sell in bulk. Of course, if you just
want to buy one engagement ring, you do not want to buy in bulk. But there are
many companies that will sell just one item -- you just have to look for them.

If buying online isn't what you are interested in, consider joining a discount
club, such as Sam's. Here you will find jewelry at deeply discounted retail
prices, which is the next best thing to jewelry wholesale prices -- but again,
the wholesale prices will be lower.

When dealing with an online wholesale company, you need to do several things.
First, you want to be sure that you are buying the real thing. There are many
companies out there that will advertise that their jewelry is 'authentic.' Read
the sales copy very carefully, and educate yourself quickly. For instance,
beware of words like 'gold plated' or 'realistic.' This is an indication that
the jewelry isn't gold, or that stones are fake.

Also find out if the company has a refund or exchange policy, as well as a 100%
money back guarantee. This is important, and it will protect you if you find
that you are not happy with the pieces you have purchased, or if they are of
lesser quality than you expected.

Also consider using eBay to find jewelry wholesale prices. Again, use caution.
Check the seller's feedback and ratings, and make sure that you are dealing with
a reputable person or company. If the jewelry is an important piece, use the
escrow service that eBay recommends -- even if you have to pay the escrow fees
yourself!

How to Select Jewelry Wholesale Beads

When purchasing wholesale jewelry beads, you must use care. You don't want to
end up with beads that aren't worth anything to you! Selecting beads takes a lot
of thought -- we aren't talking about plastic beads that children use to make
jewelry. We are talking about quality beads used to make grown up jewelry!

Avoid cheap plastic beads. This may be suitable for some pieces, but it isn't
very durable -- or very pretty. Instead, buy glass beads or Lucite beads.
These are not only durable, they are very shiny and pretty. They do not have the
'cloudy' look of plastic beads.

Inspect the beads for imperfections if possible. Beads that are 'lopsided' won't
do. Beads that are chipped, broken, or scratched are useless. Don't purchase
these beads no matter how cheap they are!

Most jewelry wholesale beads are sold in bulk. In this case, you probably won't
have the opportunity to inspect the beads, so ask about the exchange policy.
Will you be able to exchange the beads that are less than perfect? Depending on
how the beads are packaged and sold, and the policy of the business selling the
jewelry wholesale beads, this may not be possible.

How to Select Jewelry Wholesale

Selecting jewelry isn't hard, when you can see it and touch it. However when you
purchase jewelry wholesale, you often won't have this opportunity before making
a purchase, since most of these purchases are made online or through mail order.
This makes the selection process a bit harder.

Start by reading all of the information that is supplied. Make sure that words
like 'gold plated' or 'faux' are not used if you are looking for genuine pieces.
Contact the company and ask for more information if you are unsure about
anything that you are reading as well. Make sure you are getting wholesale
prices. Look for similar pieces at the online jewelry stores, or even at your
local jewelry stores, and compare the prices. The wholesale price should be much
lower.

Also check the refund and exchange policy of the business you are planning to
purchase from. Make sure that there is a 'no questions asked' money back
guarantee, or the offer of a 100% refund if you are not satisfied. If there is
no refund policy, there should be no deal! You can find other jewelry wholesale
from companies that do offer refunds and exchanges.

Antique Jewelry Wholesale

Antique jewelry is typically very valuable, and purchasing such jewelry costs
quite a bit of money. But then again, it is possible to buy antique jewelry
wholesale as well -- if you know where to look.

Most people think that online auctions, such as eBay is the way to go. While
this is true occasionally, you will usually find that the seller knows the value
of what they are selling, and the price is quite high. There are other ways to
find antique jewelry at wholesale prices -- or below.

Keep an eye on your newspaper for advertised estate sales and garage sales.
Typically, at these sales, the people holding the sale really don't know the
value of what they have. You can literally purchase hundreds or thousands of
dollars worth of antique jewelry for just a few dollars on a typical Saturday
morning.

It is important that you not look too closely at the jewelry when you are buying
it. If the piece is valuable, you don't want the seller to know how valuable it
is! It isn't your fault that they didn't get it appraised -- as you will as
soon as you leave! Keep a straight face, keep your happiness and joy to
yourself, and pay the fifty cents or two bucks that they want for the piece, get
in your car and head to a trusted jeweler for an appraisal!

It is possible that the piece isn't worth anything -- but occasionally, you
will stumble across some real finds! Even if the piece isn't worth anything, if
you make jewelry, you may be able to disassemble it for the parts.

Finding antique jewelry wholesale is very exciting. In fact, spending those
Saturday mornings at the yard sales and estate sales may even become addicting!
Yard sales and estate sales -- especially estate sales where grandchildren are
not interested in their grandma's old ugly jewelry are the best sources for
antique jewelry at wholesale prices -- or below wholesale prices.

This doesn't mean that there aren't some real find on eBay as well, so don't
discount it. Keep an eye on the jewelry categories, as well as the antique or
vintage categories. When you do find something you want to bid on, make sure
that the seller has a good reputation. If the piece is very expensive, use the
escrow service that is recommended by eBay. Also talk to the seller quite a bit
to be sure that you understand exactly what is being advertised!

How to Find Boxes for Your Jewelry Wholesale

If you make your own jewelry or buy wholesale jewelry that is not in a box, you
will need a source for jewelry boxes! Your customers will want their jewelry to
arrive in nice display boxes that can be wrapped or presented to the person they
bought the jewelry for.

Boxes for jewelry can be found at wholesale prices all over the internet. Simply
do a search in any search engine for 'boxes for jewelry' and you will be
surprised at the results. You can even have your business name or logo printed
on the boxes as well, for an additional cost.

When you shop for boxes to package your jewelry wholesale in, make sure that you
buy in bulk for the best prices. Also make sure that you can return the boxes
for an exchange in the event that
the boxes are the wrong size, or for a refund if the boxes arrive damaged.

Don't make the mistake of not shipping your jewelry wholesale to your customers
in jewel boxes. This will make you appear to be unprofessional, or like a small
time operation.

How to Clean Jewelry Wholesale

There are many different brands of jewelry cleaners on the market today.
Depending on how your jewelry is made, these products may or may not be safe for
your jewelry wholesale! Before using jewelry cleaner, take a good long look at
the jewelry and try to determine what it is made of.

First, any jewelry that has pieces glued on should not be soaked in jewelry
cleaner. Instead, use a little Woolite mixed with water, and soak the piece for
just a couple of minutes. Remove the piece from the mixture and dry it
immediately -- but gently -- with a soft cloth. Use a soft toothbrush to
gently scrub small crevices.

Avoid soaking pearls! They may come from the ocean -- but water from your tap
may damage them. Simply wipe the pearl with a damp cloth, then use a polishing
cloth to give it back its shine. Never soak any of your jewelry overnight. It
isn't necessary, and it may harm the jewelry wholesale. Again, it is important
to know what gems are used in your jewelry, and how the piece was constructed
before determining how you will clean it.

How to Buy Silver Jewelry Wholesale

Silver jewelry is not only beautiful, it is very much in style these days.
Silver jewelry compliments anything you wear, and it is usually less expensive
than gold jewelry. There are many sources from which you can buy silver jewelry
wholesale, but the Internet will offer you the biggest selection possible. After
all -- you will have the whole world at your feet -- or fingertips.

As with any other jewelry, begin your search online. There are countless jewelry
wholesalers online, and many of them specialize in silver jewelry. When you buy
your jewelry from jewelry wholesale sources, you will pay a fraction of the cost
that you would pay at a retailer's place of business, such as a jewelry store.

When you purchase silver jewelry wholesale, make sure that you are purchasing
sterling silver jewelry. Sterling silver is almost always marked with the
numbers '925.' This is the highest quality of silver that you can buy --
wholesale or retail. Note that there is no such thing as 'high quality sterling
silver' and 'lower quality sterling silver.' Sterling silver comes in one
quality -- sterling silver. The weight of the sterling silver used in the
piece should be the determining factor in the cost, unless the item was
hand-made, in which case it will cost considerably more than similar pieces that
were not hand made.

Silver jewelry tarnishes -- whether it is sterling silver or not. You must
clean and polish your silver jewelry on a regular basis to help it keep its
shine. There are many different brands of silver polish on the market that can
be used to accomplish this. You should plan to clean your silver jewelry on a
weekly basis.

Buying silver jewelry wholesale is the best way to go. Silver is already
relatively inexpensive -- even at wholesale prices. When purchasing such
jewelry, the silver or quality of the silver is not what you need to concern
yourself with -- again, silver is silver, just make sure it is sterling
silver. The settings and stones that are used in the piece should be your
concern.

You need to insure that the piece is solidly constructed, and you need to make
sure that the gems used are not simulated gems -- unless that is what you
want. Of course, when real gems are used, such as diamonds, the cost of the
jewelry will rise considerably. But as long as you are buying jewelry wholesale,
the price will still be the lowest price you will find.




Buy Jewelry Wholesale at Jewelry Shows and Expos

Jewelry shows and expos are great places to find jewelry wholesale. These shows
and expos are held all over the world throughout the year, and no matter where
you live, a show will eventually be held near you -- probably within a days
drive. In fact, if you live near a major city or a convention center, there will
probably be several shows throughout the year that you will be interested in
when it comes to jewelry wholesale.

One of the great things about these shows and expos -- aside from all of the
gorgeous jewelry on display and the fabulous prices -- is the information that
is offered. These shows and expos often cover entire weekends, and related
seminars and demonstrations are often included as well.

There is an entry fee for these shows and expos, in most cases, but it is
typically quite affordable. A good way to find shows in your area is to visit
http://aksshow.com/home.jsp Another way to find shows is to visit a search
engine and type 'jewelry shows your home town' into the search box, where your
home town is the town you live in, or a major city near you.

Jewelry Wholesale and eBay Auctions

eBay is a great place to find almost any item that you can imagine. Jewelry
wholesale auctions are quite common on eBay, and in many cases, you cannot beat
the deals that are offered here. However, there are also many con artists that
operate through eBay, and you have to use caution.

Start by reading all of the fine details about the jewelry wholesale lots that
you are purchasing. If you still have questions, send those questions to the
seller through eBay's website. Make sure that you keep all of your contact with
the seller through the website so that there is documentation.

Check out the person or company that is offering the jewelry wholesale. Look at
their ratings and their feedback. Has there been any negative feedback? If so,
you may want to reconsider your options and look into other auctions. If the
feedback is all positive, and the seller's rating is high, doing business with
them should not be a problem.

Make sure that you are clear about shipment costs and the shipment time frame,
as well as the payment options offered. Usually, the buyer is responsible for
the shipment costs, and this is added to the total and paid before the item
ships. In the case of high ticket items, insurance may be required on the item
as well. The seller seldom pays the shipping costs.

If the jewelry wholesale is a high ticket item, such as jewelry that is bought
in bulk or rare pieces of expensive jewelry, you should strongly consider using
the escrow service that is recommended by eBay. If the seller recommends any
escrow service other than the one that eBay recommends, you might not want to do
business with this seller -- it could be a scam.

Beware of sniper's on eBay! Sniping is against the rules at eBay, but a large
group of people do it anyway. Sniping is automatic bidding, which is not against
the rules, but the software or service is instructed to place the highest bid in
the last possible minute of the auction -- leaving no time for anyone else to
place a higher bid. Again, this is against eBay's rules.

Instead of sniping, place your first bid at the maximum amount that you are
willing to pay for the jewelry wholesale lot. Each time the bid is raised, your
bid will automatically be raised -- until your limit is reached. This is not
sniping, and it is a perfectly legal way to bid on auctions at eBay.

How to Sell Jewelry Wholesale

If you are a creative person, with a great sense of style and flair, you may be
able to start your own business -- making and selling jewelry wholesale.
Because people are so very unique, they want jewelry pieces that are unique --
one-of-a-kind pieces that nobody else in the world owns! This desire can make
you quite a bit of money -- simply start your very own jewelry wholesale
company.

You can easily order wholesale supplies from hundreds of companies around the
globe online -- at really low prices. It is important to keep up with how much
each part of each piece of jewelry costs you, and to get a total cost of each
piece, including any expenses that you had for having supplies shipped to you.
With the total cost figured, you can easily set your prices by adding 15% to the
cost.

You can sell your pieces i n a variety of ways. You can open your own online
wholesale jewelry store, sell to local jewelry stores, rent booths at local flea
markets and fairs, or advertise your jewelry making skills and take orders for
unique pieces. You can also sell your pieces on consignment at boutiques.

You want to be known for your quality. Always select the highest quality gems
and stones for your pieces, and make sure that the craftsmanship is outstanding.
Become exclusive, and more people will want to purchase your pieces -- and
never make any two pieces alike.

However, you can also go the other route and make hundreds of identical pieces,
as they are ordered. You do this by making one very unique, high quality piece,
and showing it to your local jewelry stores. Ask them if they would like to
order in bulk, then fill the order.

Another option is to do catalog sales. Make enough pieces to fill a small
catalog, and take pictures of each piece. Write a description for each piece and
then put together your own catalog using software and a good printer -- or
send the work to a print shop. You can send these catalogs out to a list that
you obtain from a direct mailing list company.

This type of business does require creativity and skill, but it also requires
the ability to market yourself and your jewelry. You need to have business cards
printed, and also have catalogs and brochures printed as well to market your
jewelry wholesale business.

Exporting Jewelry Wholesale

If you plan to export jewelry wholesale, you may need to find out if it is
legal. First you must understand that sending just one piece of jewelry to
another country is in fact 'exporting goods.' This is true even if the country
is Mexico or Canada! No matter where it is going, if it is outside of the United
States, or the country that you live in, it is exporting.

You can find out if exporting certain pieces of jewelry is legal by calling the
customs agency in your state, or by calling the United States Customs Office.
Describe the jewelry and as well as the precious stones it contains, and tell
them where it is being sent. They will be able to tell you if shipping it is
legal, and what problems may be encountered at customs in the country it is
being shipped to.

Take shipping costs into consideration, and make sure that your customer pays
for that! Shipping to other countries can be quite costly, and if you pay for
that shipping, you probably won't realize any profits on the jewelry wholesale
that you are shipping out of the country!

Dealing with Jewelry Wholesale Dealers

Many people think that if they try to talk to a jewelry wholesale dealer that
they will get better bargains. In the case of buying in bulk, they are
absolutely right! Most jewelry wholesale dealers will offer you a lower price if
you are buying in bulk -- but if you are just buying one or two pieces, it
really doesn't pay for them to offer you prices below the wholesale price.

Other than getting a good price, you want to make sure that you are getting
quality jewelry. If you can deal with the jewelry wholesale dealer in person,
you should. But in most situations, this will not be the case. Instead, contact
the dealer by phone and talk to them. Establish a relationship, and keep that
relationship on good terms at all times. As time goes by, you may be able to get
even better deals from the wholesaler, and you can probably work out credit
terms as well.

Just remember that your jewelry wholesale dealer is a human being, and treat
them as such. If you ever find that your dealer isn't being honest with you, or
is selling low quality jewelry, look for a new wholesaler.

Making Jewelry Wholesale -- How to Find Birthstones

Many of the jewelry wholesale pieces that you make will include birthstones, and
purchasing birthstones is not always cheap. Therefore, you will need to find
jewelry wholesale sources for birthstones that you can afford.

Everyone loves jewelry with their birthstones in it. This type of jewelry makes
perfect birthday gifts, as well as Christmas gifts. Some birthstones, such as
opals, are quite inexpensive, while others, such as emeralds, rubies, and
diamonds are very expensive.

One option is to purchase simulated stones. These stones are not real, and it is
important that your customer be made aware of this. However, some customers will
want the real deal! Again, you need a source for real birthstones.

The Internet is the perfect place to find birthstones. There are numerous
jewelry wholesale outlets that do business online. Because there are so many,
prices are usually rock bottom. Make sure that you make sure any company that
you do business with is legitimate, and that the gems you buy are quality
birthstones!

Also make sure that you know exactly which stone is required in the piece that
you are making. Each month actually has different gems that represent it,
depending on which tradition you are following. Verify the exact stone that is
wished for with the client before making a purchase!

Making Custom Jewelry Wholesale

If you have a great sense of style and creativity, you should consider
constructing quality custom jewelry wholesale for individual clients. If you are
good at it, you will find that you have customers calling you over and over
again to construct special pieces for them, or as gifts for others.

Making custom jewelry wholesale isn't hard. Again, you need a sense of style and
creativity -- but the skills needed to make jewelry are very easy to learn.
The object is to make your pieces unique -- exclusive. When a client wears
custom jewelry that you designed and constructed, they should wear it knowing
that there is none other like it in the whole world!

Working with clients is actually the hardest part. You need to get a picture in
your mind that matches the picture that is in their minds. Never construct the
piece while they are watching -- this is in effect teaching them how to do it
themselves, and you will probably lose a customer. Never let them know just how
easy it is!

Talk at length with the client. This is the only way that you can design custom
jewelry that matches their likes, dislikes, and personality. If the piece is to
be a gift for someone else, ask lots of questions about that person, and if
possible, meet them in person yourself. Remember that uniqueness and exclusivity
are the key to making this type of business successful -- but great
communication with the clients is vitally important as well.

Many clients will want you to make custom jewelry wholesale using stones or gems
that they already have. They may even want you to just enhance a piece that they
already have. Before you start doing this, make sure that you have the skill and
qualifications necessary to do this work. You do not want to destroy a client's
beloved jewelry! Make sure that you ask about the history of the piece, and find
out what special meaning that piece holds for your client as well.

Of course, you will purchase the pieces that you need to make the custom jewelry
from wholesale resources. Just make sure that you are buying quality parts --
and look for sources for unique jewelry making supplies as well -- imported
pieces are great sources for uniqueness. You will have to quote your client a
price before you start, so be careful here. You don't want to lose money. Once
you've quoted a price, deduct 15% to 30% from it. Think of the remainder as your
'budget' when buying supplies to make the custom jewelry wholesale.

Jewelry Wholesale Supplies

No matter what you may need jewelry wholesale supplies for, there are a variety
of sources for obtaining them. However, in most cases, you will find the least
expensive supplies through online sources. This is due to the fact that you
literally have the whole world of jewelry wholesale supply sources at the touch
of a button -- and those companies are all in competition with each other.

Whether you are looking for stones, crystals, beads, catches, or other supplies
and tools, you can find everything you are looking for online -- at really
great prices. You can order the supplies directly, or request a catalog from h
undreds of different suppliers. In many cases, when you place an order, you will
be put on the mailing list, and you will automatically receive the catalog
periodically without having to ask for it.

You should never pay for the catalog. Avoid sites that ask for payment to
receive the catalog, or sites that require you to pay for membership. You can
expect, however, to be required to register at the sites that you do business
with -- at no charge. It is also important to check the refund and exchange
policies for each site that you do business with.

If you have any doubts as to the legitimacy of an online business, check them
out with the BBB online. If there have been any complaints, the BBB will have a
record of it, and that information is available to the public at no charge.

eBay is another option. You can find a wide variety of jewelry wholesale
supplies through these auctions, but eBay cannot be depended on as a steady
supplier. When you do find supplies that you wish to bid on or purchase through
eBay, make sure that you check the seller's rating and feedback before making
the bid or purchase!

If shopping online makes you really uncomfortable, there are other ways to find
jewelry wholesale supplies. Locate the various companies online, and then call
them directly to place your order over the phone, or for instructions for mail
orders. You can find the contact information for most companies on the website
where it says 'contact us' or 'about us.'

You can also purchase your supplies through discount stores in your area.
However, you should be aware that you will not be paying wholesale prices. You
will be paying discounted retail prices. Wholesale prices are much cheaper --
especially when you make purchases in bulk quantities.

Jewelry Wholesale Repair

If you make jewelry wholesale, then you definitely need to know how to make
repairs to the jewelry that you sale. If you can offer your clients free or
discounted repairs, you will find that you have better customer relations. Also,
you need to have the ability to guarantee your pieces and offer free repairs for
a specified period of time after the sale. This is just good business -- and
it will set you apart from many of your competitors.

If you've made the jewelry, you probably already know how to repair it. The
repair that is needed is probably the simple replacement of a piece on the
jewelry, such as a clasp or replacing a stone that has come lose. This type of
work can usually be done quickly, and at very little expense.

If you don't make the jewelry yourself, you still need to offer free repairs for
a specified period of time. Again, this is just good business. In this case, you
need to learn some jewelry repair, and you need to purchase some jewelry making
or jewelry repair tools. These tools are very small, and they were specifically
designed to make or repair jewelry. For the most part, these tools are very
inexpensive.

One piece of equipment that you will need is a magnifying glass that stands on
its own, allowing you to use both of your hands. You also need very good
lighting that can be pointed directly onto the jewelry that you are repairing.
Both of these are essential if you want to do a good job, and avoid eye strain
at the same time.

You will need some jewelry making supplies as well, such as extra clasps,
chains, and possibly even gemstones. Of course, you don't want to keep too much
of this on hand, as you may never use any of it: so use your best judgment here.

Before you rush out and purchase a book or course on jewelry making and repair,
find out if the company that you order the jewelry wholesale from in the first
place has any guarantees. If so, you don't need to learn anything. Simply have
your customer ship the jewelry back to you, or directly to the company, and they
should take care of the repairs. However, follow up for your customer -- don't
leave the customer to deal with the wholesale company on their own -- that is
bad business! If the jewelry wholesale company doesn't treat your customer
right, it will reflect on you!

Jewelry Wholesale -- Diamonds

There may come a time in your jewelry making career when you need to select
diamonds for a special piece you are working on. Buying diamonds is much like
buying any other gem -- you find one that is the right size or shape for the
piece you are making and you purchase it. WRONG. Much more thought and
consideration must go into purchasing a diamond. After all -- Diamonds are
forever, and you want your jewelry wholesale to last forever too.

There are four C's when it comes to buying a diamond: cut, clarity, color, and
carat weight. All of these must be considered because you want the diamond used
in your jewelry wholesale to be as beautiful as possible. Remember that the
diamond should not overpower the entire piece, but it should be the main
attraction and compliment the rest of the piece as well.

The cut of the diamond does not refer to the shape of it. It refers to the way
that it was cut -- the quality of the cut. The shine and fluorescence of the
diamond is determined by how it was cut. The shape of the diamond is only a
second factor -- or an after thought -- in terms of the quality of the cut.

The clarity of a diamond does not refer to how clear it is. Instead, it refers
to how perfect or flawless -- or imperfect -- a diamond is. There are
internal imperfections and external imperfections. A diamond that has no
imperfections is flawless -- and expensive.

Diamonds come in many colors. The most common are white and yellow. Other colors
are available, but they are rare and expensive. The only color you should never
consider is a 'blue white' diamond. A jeweler may try to tell you that this is a
rare quality diamond, but it is in fact an inferior diamond, and you have no use
for it.

The carat weight of the diamond will be important to your customer. Large
diamonds should come with a certificate. You should request this from the
company that you are purchasing the diamond from. If they refuse to give you a
certificate from a reputable grading company such as GIA, walk aw ay.

The chances are good that you will put more work and thought into purchasing
diamonds for your jewelry wholesale than in any other gem or stone. Diamonds are
by far the most popular gemstones in the world -- and with good reason. Not
only are they the most beautiful stones, but they are also the most durable
stones on the face of the earth -- or under the earth for that matter!

Jewelry Wholesale and Estate Sales

Buying jewelry wholesale at estates sales is actually quite easy. In fact, in
most cases, this is the easiest way to get very rare or old pieces at or below
jewelry wholesale prices! There is, however, a method to the madness when it
comes to walking away with an heirloom piece at a rock bottom price!

Most people have estate sales when a person has died. Unless the person was
extremely wealthy, an appraisal of all of the items that will be sold is not
done: and in most cases, the people holding the sale are heirs that simply want
to cash in. They have no idea what the real value of what they are selling is.
Furthermore, these sales are often run just like your average garage sale, with
items marked at incredibly low prices! You can literally walk away with
thousands of dollars of jewelry for just a few dollars.

Even if the jewelry is not that valuable, the pieces of the jewelry may be of
some use to you when you are constructing your own pieces. You can carefully
take the pieces that you buy at estate sales apart, and save the reusable gems,
chains, settings, and other pieces. You can typically buy these pieces far below
jewelry wholesale prices!

Importing Jewelry Wholesale

If you are considering importing jewelry wholesale, you might want to see what
your other options are. When jewelry is imported, there are additional costs,
such as high shipping costs, that you may not be prepared to pay. There are also
other issues to consider as well.

Customs is a major issue, because some materials that come from endangered
animals are outlawed in the United States -- ivory fo r example. When
importing jewelry, you need to be sure that all of the materials that make up
the jewelry can be legally imported.

The possibility of not getting what you paid for is another consideration that
you must think about. If you order from someone outside of the United States --
where the United States has no legal jurisdiction -- there won't be anything
you can do if you are ripped off. If you are importing jewelry wholesale, make
sure that you are dealing with a reputable company.

Usually, if you can find the same pieces of jewelry for sale in the United
States, at a slightly higher cost, you will be better off making your purchase
in the US. By the time you add shipping to the imported jewelry, it will
probably cost more. However, there are many pieces that can only be found in
other countries.


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