Wholesale Silver Jewellery - How To Source From Suppliers In The Far East?
If you are trying to buy wholesale silver jewellery from overseas then Thailand and Hong Kong are the best sources. There are literally thousands of factories located in the Kingdom although most will not deal directly with overseas retailers but you can find plenty of Asia based wholesalers on the internet.
Look for the 925 mark to be stamped on each items as this will indicate it is made with a 92.5% silver content.
Silver jewellery is often purchased at the wholesale level by weight. This is often called the �price per gram�. It can be an effective way to compare prices for plain silver jewellery although buyers should look at the overall design quality and ascertain if a piece of jewellery is heavier and hence more expensive than it really needs to be.
Many retailers will agree that plain silver rings are the best selling items followed by dangling type hook earrings. But if you buy rings then you need to understand which sizes are the most popular. Normally in Western countries, for ladies rings, size 8 and 7 are the most popular followed size 9.
Cubic Zirconia Jewellery is also a fast seller especially Clear and Black Stones. Cubic Zirconia (CZ) is available in many different grades so buyers should check with vendors to find out which grade is actually being offered. Superior items usually will be Rhodium plated and have improved finishing and settings.
Rhodium plating will protect the jewellery from tarnishing and it looks like it has been freshly polished. Rhodium is a very expensive metal and the coating used on silver jewelry is usually very thin.
The best place to see a wide variety of wholesale silver jewellery is the Bangkok Gems and Jewellery show that takes places twice each year. But you will usually have to order 50+ pieces per design at this show. Independent traders may need to find a wholesaler that does not insist on a minimum order requirement.
Some wholesale silver jewellery suppliers will offer you a refund or a credit if you are not satisfied with your purchases but it is important to check their terms of business.
Import duties on silver jewelry are non existent in most developed nations except in the EU where the rate is 2.5%.
The best and safest way to ship wholesale silver jewellery is by UPS or other couriers like Fedex. EMS and registered airmail post and also reliable but you should check to see if you order will be insured.
If you ship via mail then you may have to go to your local post office to collect your order but in most cases the Post Office will deliver to your door and in most cases customs do not seem to open the package. But couriers like UPS like normally deliver straight to your door.
So please review the essential requirements when buying wholesale silver jewellery from Asia based suppliers;
Does the supplier insist on a minimum order quantity? This will be important if you want to firstly place a test order. Does the supplier offer a reasonably large selection of the latest designs? Do they offer unique items that might not be so available elsewhere? Does the supplier offer a professional export service? What shipping options can they provide? Can they speak your language? This will be very important if you have any problems to resolve. Does the supplier offer a meaningful guarantee?
By: Charlotte Brown |
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