Wholesale Jewelry

Tips In Buying Wholesale Body Jewelry

2006-12-29T18:41:00.000-08:00

What should you look for when trying to buy discount body jewelry from wholesale outlets? There are safety issues involved with body jewelry therefore you need to know what materials the body jewelry is made of before purchasing. The most common materials used are 316 LVM stainless steel, titanium, 14 and 18 carat gold, Lucite and Plexiglas.

316 LVM stainless steel is the most popular metal. This stainless steel metal is the same used by surgeons for medical implants and therefore is deemed safe for the body. This metal is a good bet when looking for wholesale body jewelry.

Titanium is lighter than stainless steel but stronger. Titanim is a very strong and durable metal and does not cause a reaction in humans. Surgeons use titanium when performing joint replacement surgery and for inserting pins and rods. Even those with metal allergies or sensitivities can wear titanium which comes in different colors for your body jewelry bling. Therefore, titanium can be a good chose for your body jewelry. You can find grade 2 titanium at outlet prices which is the same grade the surgeons use. Niobium is comparable to titanium but more scare. Sometimes you can purchase niobium at wholesale prices.

Gold, whether it be the 14 or 18 carat variety is always in style and can be found at wholesale outlets. Practice particular care when purchasing gold body jewelry from foreign providers. Different countries have looser restrictions with gold carat classifications. Therefore, an item may claim to be 14 carat gold but in all actuality be of lower quality. Many wholesale body companies use this scam to take advantage of customers and keep their prices down. This will not necessarily hurt your body, but no need to hurt your pocketbook either if you exercise caution.

Wholesale body jewelry outlets carry lots of items made from Lucite and Plexiglas. Normally, these are used for ear pieces and the ends of barbells. Lucite and Plexiglas offer many shapes and colors. Wholesale outlets often carry so many of these items because they have fallen out of vogue for the retail stores. Not a matter of safety just taste.

About the Author
Amber Pierce is a staff writer at Jewelry Digest and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including Family Review.

Tips In Buying Wholesale Body Jewelry

2006-12-05T00:36:00.000-08:00

Wholesale Body Jewelry

2006-09-29T07:34:00.000-07:00

Wholesale Body Jewelry By Ross Bainbridge

Jewelry worn on the body has always held a special significance for people. While women wear various types of jewelry like rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets, these days men are not far behind. Many men are seen wearing earrings, bracelets and finger rings. Body jewelry has become quite a fad with men and women across the world.

Wholesale, as a term, refers to the price of any product that is sold at a price that is far less than its maximum retail price. Wholesale prices of most products, including wholesale body jewelry, are reserved for people who own stores or are in business. Usually, you are offered a wholesale price only if you offer to buy jewelry above a certain minimum purchase amount. This purchase amount is not fixed, and is decided by the wholesaler. Often purchasing jewelry in a wholesale lot means you will end up with more jewelry than you will ever need for your personal use. Unless you own a store where you intend to sell, or you get a lot of other people interested in buying the same jewelry, bulk purchase is not a feasible option.

However, with many companies selling products online, wholesale body jewelry is within the reach of most consumers, and everyone can buy them at lower than retail costs. With lower transaction costs online, wholesalers can afford to sell smaller lots of jewelry at wholesale rates. You can negotiate and obtain a further discount if your order is large.

An important factor to watch out for is authenticity of the products. Several of the online stores selling wholesale body jewelry usually sell cheap imitations. Checking samples of what you want to buy is a good idea before you buy in bulk.

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Finding The Best Jewelry Wholesale Sources

2006-08-27T23:12:00.000-07:00

Finding The Best Jewelry Wholesale Sources

One of the most difficult questions that arise in our mind when we go for purchasing jewelry is where to find jewelry wholesale sources. You need to search for new and better jewelry wholesale sources if you are in the jewelry business or are trying to start a new one. You can find jewelry wholesale sources every where around you in the real market and on the internet. You can get connected to many websites and have loads of information regarding jewelry wholesale using internet.

You may use search engines on the websites to search for the 'jewelry wholesale suppliers' or 'jewelry wholesale companies' and loads of options would be on your computer screen. Internet is the best way to find different wholesalers and that too in a cheap and convenient way.

Then make a list of all the jewelry wholesale sources and store it in file in computer. You can maintain a complete record of your research in spreadsheet or notepad and add the important information about the company such as best prices on certain items, shipping costs, contact information and many more.

Remember to surf on various online auction websites to search for the best deals. There are many online auction websites to choose and surf on. Do a detailed research on all the websites to find the most profitable deal.

About the Author

Greg Culver is the owner of www.theshoppinggalaxy.com. For information and articles on great shopping ideas go to: www.theshoppinggalaxy.com

Purchase of Jewelery in Wholesale

2006-08-08T12:20:00.000-07:00

It is quite easy to buy jewelry in wholesale these days. You can buy any type of jewelry you desire at very competitive prices as internet gives you the access to all wholesale jewelry companies and you have to choose the best among them that fits your needs. There are two types of jewelry stores online. Firstly, there are online jewelry stores that sell jewelry at retail prices although the price of the jewelry may be slightly discounted. Secondly, there are wholesale companies that sell jewelry at wholesale prices cheaper than retail rates.

To search for purchase directories of wholesale companies just use a search engine like Google to find the type of jewelry you are looking for. For example, if you are looking for an engagement ring at a wholesale price, simply type 'engagement ring wholesale' into the search box of the search engine. You will get a load of list containing wholesalers who sell engagement rings but remember that some wholesaler's will only sell in bulk. So if you just want to buy one engagement ring then wholesalers are not for you. Still if you search you could find many companies that will sell you even an individual piece.

You need follow several steps when dealing with an online wholesale company. There are many online companies that advertise that their jewelry is 'authentic' and remember to read the sales copy carefully. You must educate yourself quickly about the company, its policies and procedures. The sites that contain words like 'gold plated' or 'realistic' indicates that the jewelry isn't gold or that the stones are fake and are not diamonds.

Check whether company has a refund or exchange policy or 100% money back guarantee so that you can refund your money if you are not satisfied with the products that you have purchased, or the products are of inferior quality than you expected.

Even if you are using eBay to find jewelry wholesale prices make sure that you are dealing with a reputable person or company and check the seller's feedback and ratings on the site. EBay recommends all its users to use the escrow service even if you have to pay the escrow fees yourself as purchasing jewelry is a sensitive purchasing.

The next best thing to jewelry wholesale purchasing is to become a member of a club. The other way of purchasing is to join a discount club, like Sam's if you are not interested in buying online. You can find highly discounted jewelry in such stores.

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About Author

Greg Culver is the owner of www.youronlineshoppingsite.com a website devoted to providing articles on online and offline shopping information.

Wholesale sterling silver jewelry Insider Secrets

2006-05-28T07:04:00.000-07:00

Have you seen similar wholesale silver jewelry sold at price difference of two to three times from different retailers? Have you ever wondered how retailers mark up the jewelry after they get them from the venders? Here we will show you the wholesale trading secrets of sterling silver jewelry.

Price per gram The most important piece of information for determining the price of a piece of sterling silver jewelry is the price per gram of the silver. This is the fundamental raw material cost of a piece of sterling silver jewelry due to the fact that silver is considered a precious metal. For instance, the price for silver is $9.5 per ounce, the price per gram is determined by dividing the price per ounce by 31.5, which is 30 cents. Therefore, the cost for the raw material for a 5 gram wedding band ring is roughly $1.5. Some might wonder why people would pay $30 for a silver wedding ring when the silver only cost $1.5. The followings will explain the difference.

Labor cost To turn raw material into finished goods, it involves a great deal of processing cost. The metal itself has to be melted, molded and cast, polished and assembled. Most of the times, silver jewelry is accented with various stones, the costs for setting the stones are also a major part of the total cost for jewelry, especially for jewelry that requires high level of craftsmanship.

Other materials Also, the costs for any additional material are added to the jewelry. For instance, a pair silver pearl dangle earrings that has two cultural fresh water pearls with rhodium finish should cost double the price of the silver to make because of the cost of the pearl and rhodium. Note that rhodium is even more expensive than silver itself and it is high tarnish resistant.

Shipping cost Many styles of jewelry are imported from other countries because of difference in availability of raw materials such as stones and also the specialties in making some particular styles. Hence the shipping cost of transporting is also part of the cost. Usually, for imported sterling silver jewelry, the shipping cost can amount to 10% of what it costs to make the jewelry themselves.

Custom Duties For the same reasons, imported jewelry incurs duties at the custom. This is a cost that normal consumers are not aware of but it can also increase the price of sterling silver jewelry for 5% to 10%.

Price fluctuations Some sterling silver jewelry trader, especially wholesaler would associate the price of the jewelry with the current silver price. Therefore, the price of a piece of sterling silver jewelry might be different from month to month, and even day to day in the case of wholesale.

Business Overhead Just like any other business, the sales have to cover also the overhead of running the business. Normal overhead costs are employees' salaries, rent, utilities and breakage.

Profit Of course, the price you pay includes the profit for the sellers.

By knowing the above facts, you can make much more informed decisions when buying wholesale sterling silver jewelry and most importantly, avoid scams. There are occasions when people make fake silver jewelry and sell them at a very low price. If you know how to determine the cost of a piece of silver jewelry, you won't buy into deals where they offer you a price that is lower than the normal cost of real sterling silver jewelry.

About the Author
Greg Peterson got his MBA from MIT business school and is now working as marketing manager for jewelry distributors featuring wholesale sterling silver jewelry and wholesale hip hop jewelry featuring cubic zirconia stones.

Wholesale Jewelry Trade Secrets #1

2006-05-21T07:48:00.000-07:00

Wholesale Jewelry Trade Secrets #1

The #1 trade secret that jewelry stores don't want you to know is that the weight of the gold in gold jewelry makes up the majority of its cost. This rule applies to all precious metal jewelry, including silver and platinum. In the US, jewelry is weighed in grams. Some jewelry stores display the actual weight of each piece, while others do not.

Why don't some jewelry stores want you to know the actual weight? Because the easiest way to make gold jewelry cheaper is to use less gold and make it lighter. The main problem with using less gold is that the jewelry will usually be weaker and more likely to bend. Some jewelry stores that do not display the weight say that "fine jewelry" is not sold by the weight. Jewelry stores are not supermarkets, right?

How can this secret help you to make better decisions buying jewelry? Whenever you are shopping for precious metal jewelry, the first thing you should figure out is the price per gram. The average price per gram that we have found at the mall is $28 per gram for 14k gold, $36 per gram for 18k gold, $3 per gram for silver, and $75 per gram for platinum.

Knowing the price per gram will help you compare apples to apples. It is easy to compare prices for two gold bracelets if they are the same weight, style, and quality. But this is hardly the case.

Most jewelry stores have very similar items that differ greatly by weight and price. So in order to compare apples to apples, you must find the price per

gram at each store. As long as the quality and style are similar, the store with

the lower price per gram is always a better value. By negotiating with a sales

person based on price per gram, the sales person will know that you are a

knowledgeable jewelry buyer that cannot be duped.

The price per gram concept also applies to diamonds. All diamonds over $1000 should

come with a GIA certificate rating. When comparing two diamonds of the same rating,

the lower price is always a better value.

Trade Secret #1 Summary [X] Weight of jewelry determines value [X] Retailers purchase precious metal jewelry priced per gram, so should you. [X] In order to compare apples to apples, always figure out the price per gram

About the Author
Eugenia Bivines, MO USA Publishing information to help increase your bottom line by way of free resources for wholesale jewelry.

Wholesale Jewelry and eBay Auctions

2006-03-17T10:42:00.000-08:00

Wholesale Jewelry 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. wholesale jewelry

Jewelry Wholesale Supplies

2006-03-10T03:34:00.000-08:00

Jewelry Wholesale Supplies by Tony Robinson

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 hundreds 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.

About the Author
Tony Robinson is a Jewelry Enthusiast, International Author and Webmaster. Check out his Jewelry Cleaning advice at http://www.officialjewelrycleaner.com/ wholesale jewelry

Wholesale Jewelry - What to watch out for?

2006-03-07T19:12:00.000-08:00

Wholesale Jewelry - What to watch out for?

How is jewelry so much cheaper on the internet?

It's all thanks to wholesale jewelry. They are a lot of places you can buy jewelry in bulk at low prices. However you have to be careful with who you do business with.

First of check out your wholesale jewelry supplier. Ask for past references and follow up and find out on their experiences with the supplier.

The speed of delivery, the quality of the wholesale jewelry supplied and the prices quoted. It is also wise to check up of prices charged in the past to avoid being ripped off.

As you well know it is very easy to ripp off jewelry nowadays. More and more fakes are being produced and they are now even making it hard to tell the difference between the fake stuff and the genuine jewelry.

Why don't you do your research and become very well equiped to identify the fake jewelry from the genuine. It will pay off in the long run, saving you complaints from your customers after they realise you just sold them fake jewelry.

In cases like this, you are always the bad guy, your customer will never understand that you purchased fake wholesale jewelry, to them you become just a con or scam artist.

They are many "wholesale jewelry" suppliers, but the truth is there are more fake suppliers or supplies of cheap jewelry than real quality wholesale jewelry supplies.

Do your research, make sure you are getting quality at the best prices.wholesale jewelry

Wholesale Jewelry - Welcome

2006-03-03T10:52:00.000-08:00

Hi, thank you for stopping by my wholesale jewelry blog. Over the next couple of weeks I will be sharing awesome wholesale jewelry resources with you. Stay tuned!