Best Places to Buy Wholesale Jewelry

Thanks to the Internet, buying wholesaler jewelry has never been easier. You have an almost unlimited selection of jewelry you can buy for wholesale prices online. This vast selection is also advantageous in driving prices down; you can search around until you find what you're looking for at the price you're willing to pay. In the wholesale jewelry market, too much choice is never a bad thing.

While searching for wholesale jewelry on the Internet, keep in mind that not all sites selling jewelry online are wholesale businesses; most are online shops that compete with the high street retail market for customers. Online jewelry wholesalers are totally different operations; while some specifically target clients who buy in volume, most will be happy to sell single pieces. The huge advantage is that the prices at wholesaler sites are much lower than your average online jewelry shop.

You will find many sites that encourage you to buy directories of wholesale jewelers – don't bother. Save your money and just use your favorite search engine to search for wholesale jewelry companies. You can specify your search for companies headquartered in your city, state or country, international wholesalers who ship worldwide, online wholesalers offering special discounts and so on. A good search engine like Google will offer you much more than any directory.

Those looking to buy a single item, such as a diamond pendant or an engagement ring should know that some wholesale companies only deal with clients who buy in bulk; they will not sell single items. Thankfully the internet is a big place, and with a little searching you should have no problems finding a wholesaler who will happily sell you single pieces.

Those who are not web-savvy or would rather buy their discount jewelry from brick and mortar store should look at joining a discount club like Sam's Club or Costcos. Large discount chains offer jewelry at very low prices, much lower than normal jewelry retailers but not as low as wholesale prices. Keep in mind that there is usually an annual fee to join such clubs.

It is important to protect yourself when shopping online, and online wholesale jewelers are no exception. Always read the product description on the wholesaler's website very carefully to make sure you're buying the genuine article and not a knock-off or a replica. Keep an eye out for words like 'realistic' and 'gold-plated', as they are signs that the jewelry you're looking at is not the real thing. Make sure that the company you're buying from has an exchange or refund policy or, even better, a full money back guarantee if you're not happy with your order. Be mindful of their shipping charges and whether they offer any insurance on the items shipped, and always remember to check your local customs agency for laws and regulations on importing jewelry. Depending on the laws of your locality, you may have to pay import duties and other tariffs.

eBay can be another avenue for buying wholesale jewelry online. As with all eBay purchases, make sure the seller has positive feedback and a good rating. If the jewelry you're buying is expensive then it is highly recommended you use an escrow service. The extra cost of the escrow service is well worth it to protect you against the possibility of fraud on an expensive item.

Here are some useful sites for anyone interested in purchasing wholesale jewelry:
http://www.business.com/directory/retail_and_consumer_services/apparel_and_accessories/accessories/jewelry/distributors_and_wholesalers/
http://www.jewelrylist.com/wholesale-jewel.htm
http://jewelry-bestguidelines.com/tips-on-how-to-buy-wholesale-jewelry-online/