| Whether you're a fashion retailer, an e-tailer, an | | | | silver, cubic zirconia, Swarovski crystal, and |
| eBay seller, or you simply want to earn some | | | | semi-precious stone jewelry. Unless you specialize |
| extra income selling costume jewelry, the key to | | | | in being fashion forward, more traditional pieces |
| success is finding great wholesale jewelry from a | | | | are staples that will sell year-round. |
| costume jewelry supplier. Finding high quality | | | | 4. Look for breadth and depth. |
| wholesale fashion jewelry can be an elusive quest, | | | | Accessories consist of more than earrings, |
| though, so here are five tips to get you started. | | | | bracelets, and necklaces, so your wholesale |
| 1. When it comes to wholesale jewelry, import is | | | | jewelry supplier should carry a wide variety of |
| king. | | | | pieces. Anklets and toe rings are must-haves, but |
| Almost all fashion jewelry is imported, so you | | | | so are body jewelry, cell phone jewelry, hair |
| need to find a costume jewelry supplier that | | | | accessories, key chain charms, and bejeweled |
| obtains jewelry from around the globe. The more | | | | belts. |
| sources of jewelry the supplier has, the more | | | | 5. Look for minimums, shipping, and customer |
| likely it is that you'll be able to find the variety of | | | | satisfaction. |
| pieces you need at bargain prices. In addition, you'll | | | | When you're shopping for wholesale jewelry, find |
| be assured of a steady stream of new pieces | | | | a costume jewelry supplier that has a reasonable |
| and your ability to obtain the wholesale jewelry | | | | minimum purchase. You may not be able to - or |
| you need won't be hampered by world events | | | | want to - commit to investing a significant sum of |
| that negatively impact those wholesalers with only | | | | money in fashion jewelry. An online wholesale |
| one supply chain. | | | | jewelry store, for example, may only have a |
| 2. Find a jewelry trend spotter. | | | | fifty-dollar minimum order, which is a perfect |
| Unless you're steeped in the world of fashion, you | | | | place to start. |
| won't be exposed to the nuances of seasonal | | | | In addition, it's important that the supplier you |
| jewelry trends. A good wholesale jewelry store | | | | select has the merchandise in stock, rather than |
| will do your homework for you, and offer pieces | | | | forcing you to wait until they receive their jewelry |
| that reflect the latest trends in jewelry design. | | | | import. Look for a company that ships on the |
| You don't want to be stuck with chunky | | | | same business day or by the next business day |
| necklaces when fine filigree is in fashion, but you | | | | at the latest. |
| want to make sure you have enough hoop | | | | Finally, one of the best ways to judge a wholesale |
| earrings when they hit the fashion runways. | | | | jewelry supplier is by their commitment to |
| 3. Don't forget the classics. | | | | customer satisfaction. The supplier should be able |
| Although it's important to have a variety of | | | | to provide you with testimonials, and attest to |
| trendy pieces, a good wholesale costume jewelry | | | | the importance of customer satisfaction to their |
| supplier will also carry the classics, like sterling | | | | business. |