Online Jewelry Wholesalers Shine

by.Lisa Rioni

Internet Wholesale Jewelry Distributors talk about their hot items and growing customer base
As multifaceted and complex as the wholesale jewelry industry can be, its allure and, to those who know its niches and properties, value can be just as great as the precious wares it sells. The intricate ins and outs of the wholesale jewelry market, combined with the high demand for its products, make it an exciting and rapidly-changing industry, especially for online jewelry wholesalers.
Because of the lightning-fast speed of online trading and the already volatile nature of the hard mineral market, prices can experience dramatic swings that send merchants on a rollercoaster ride with their inventory in hand. The unpredictable availability of, for instance, diamond, gold, and sterling silver jewelry is a fact of life for wholesale jewelry distributors.
That is why a number of online jewelry wholesalers are mixing up their authentic, "rock solid," jewelry with high quality Cubic Zirconia, otherwise known as CZ. Most likely the best diamond substitute available today, CZ has been established as an affordable diamond replacement, as well as an important fashion staple itself.
Top U.S. jewelry wholesalers like Plum Island Silver Company, SilverSource.com and Goldfather's Jewelry have been leading the way in servicing the growing online jewelry market.
"Part of our product line is CZ, because it allows merchandisers to offer a wider range of consumers something that is both affordable and good looking," said Bill McClirk, president of Goldfather's Jewelry in Las Vegas. "We have seen Zirconia bracelets, earrings and toe rings all do really well. These types of products have been getting ordered by both our catalog and website customers."
McClirk's wholesale jewelry firm was on the online jewelry scene early, having been online for more than 10 years at http://www.goldfathers.com. The site offers both traditional and modern birthstone product lines for each month in the calendar year. "People are now finding us through both the site and trade magazines," he explained. "In the past, it would just be trade magazines producing sales prospects. Now, we get prospects from both sources."
For the last several months, the industry veteran has seen his line of Birthstone Babies fly out of the warehouse. These decorative accessories for baby necklaces are available for girls and boys. A 30 unit mixed box for both genders cost $99, which should reap an estimated profit of $650.
"Oh man, do they sell fast," explained McClirk, who has run the business with his wife, Patty, since 1983. "Everyone wants them, in terms of mothers, friends of the mother, grandmothers, aunts, you name it. We have been selling to gift shops, mall kiosks, swap meets and baby stores. They are ordering and reordering them. That is the best kind of feedback about a product, in my opinion, when the customer reorders it."
In recent years, the precious stones market has grown rapidly, thanks in no small part to the help of the Internet. Though various jewelry retailers such as Ice.com, BlueNile.com and Jewelry.com have taken advantage of the burgeoning niche, jewelry wholesalers have jumped at this growth opportunity, actively entering into the opportunities connectivity offers wholesalers and leveraging the global power of the web.
"We have seen our web sales triple in the last three years," said Richard Chen, ecommerce manager of Alamode Jewelry in Garden Grove, CA. "Over 85 percent of our sales are in rings. That is our major product line; and what makes it attractive to our retailer customers and their consumer customers is that we offer a great variety of rings. Some companies will only offer 1,000 or 2,000 products on their websites. But we offer more than 8,000. And we present them well online. The combination of selection and presentation gives us an edge."

There is a prevailing misconception that the production of nearly all jewelry items sold in the States takes place overseas. But that is not the case, as jewelry artisanship has been a growing phenomenon in the American craftsperson community for the last 20 years. Because of the trend, there is an abundance of gorgeous homegrown product that can be taken to market.
"Eighty percent of the jewelry you see on our website is made in the U.S.A.," said Nur Ahmed, president of Bellagio Jewelry in Los Angeles. "Many of our finer products are actually made nearby our warehouse location, within driving distance here in southern California. Our customers appreciate the American-made quality that you can find with the products at our website."
A wide variety of exquisite earrings, necklaces, lariats and chokers can be discovered in the precious and semi precious stone categories at http://www.bellagiojewelry.com. Minimum orders at the site are $200, and have been growing month over month, Ahmed said. Meanwhile, he supplements his American-made product stock with a choice selection of imports from India.
"Our rhinestone bangles or bracelets are very popular with our retailer client audience," Ahmed explained. "They are not cheaply-made imitations. Plus, we have the type of service it takes to keep customers coming back. If we get an order in the morning, it is out the door in the afternoon. If we get one in the late afternoon, the latest it leaves our warehouse is the next day. And I believe in a personal touch when it comes to the wholesale business. We honestly do not care if you call us 20 times before ordering. Getting it right is most important."

Man Jewelry

by.Clark Hunter

When most of us think of jewelry we think of jewelry that a woman would wear. While women are seen with jewelry on more often then men are, many men really like to receive and wear jewelry. If you are wondering how to buy your man jewelry, you are not alone. There are plenty of things that you can buy your man to shower him with the "bling" or the "ice" that he secretly desires without buying things that are too feminine!
One of the most common times that a man will wear jewelry is on his wedding day, and thereafter. A wedding ring is the perfect time to buy your man jewelry that will be something that he loves. Instead of just opting for that plain gold band, buy your man a little something extra. Even one or two diamonds set into the wedding band will go a long way, and will let your man know that you love him enough that you want him to have diamonds and all that glitter that has been associated with just women for far too long! Men like diamonds, too!
Another great gift of jewelry that you can give your husband or the man in your life is a tie tack. This doesn't really seem like jewelry to many women, but to a man a tie tack is a great piece of jewelry. If you are looking to buy your man jewelry that he will wear every day, this is it! If your husband, boyfriend, or other special man in your life wears a tie every day, or even a couple days a week, a special tie tack will become very special to him. You can buy tie tacks made out of gold, silver, and even tie tacks that have diamonds in them! This is a great gift for just about any man, as it doesn't have to be a particularly intimate relationship for the gift to be appropriate.
Cuff links are another great option for the man in your life and go great with a tie tack. Many men choose to wear cuff links because they are more professional, yet they don't buy the nicest cuff links. You can buy gold, silver, or monogrammed cuff links for the special man in your life. Such a thoughtful and functional gift will be something that will be treasured every time it is worn.
A watch is a great piece of jewelry to buy for the man in your life. There are so many different types of watches that you are sure to find that one that is just right. There are pocket watches and wristwatches, all of them made from different materials. You can buy something as simple as a Timex watch that won't cost a lot but will be functional, or you can go more high end with something such as a Rolex, that will likely last forever. For a personal touch, you can always have the back of the watch engraved with a special message or the date it was given.


Buying your man custom jewelry also makes a great gift. For a long time only the very "cool" guy could get away with wearing custom jewelry and not catching flack from his buddies. Now, more and more men are wearing custom jewelry. Chain link gold and white gold custom jewelry are the most popular, although ID bracelets are quite common as well. If you visit any jeweler you'll see that they have a wide selection of bracelets that are very masculine and would make a great gift for almost any man.
Another great jewelry item for the males in your life is earrings. A good portion of the male population has at least one of their ears pieced, making a nice earring a great jewelry gift. Diamond studs, gold hoops, and other earrings make a great gift for a man that has his ears pierced but would never spend the money to buy himself something really nice. The great thing is that earrings don't have to be all that expensive, so it's a gift that will give you a lot of bang for your buck. Buying your man platinum jewelry is another great idea and is very in just now.
While jewelry is typically associated with items designed for women, there are a lot of great pieces that are great for men, as well. The thing is, most men love to get jewelry, they would just never ask for it! Jewelry makes a great gift for the men in your life for father's day, Christmas, birthday's, and anniversaries or just because!

Wholesale Jewelry This Season and Next

 by.Michael Gieti
Shoppers gravitate to the irresistible baubles in boutique and department store showcases. The preview to this glamorous ornamentation is in the wholesale jewelry market that sets the course months before shoppers see it. So a look into the crystal ball of things to come is found in the showrooms and trade shows of jewelry wholesalers. Veteran retailers that visit these showrooms and trade shows regularly see a change--a line that is blurring.
Labels easily categorize wholesale jewelry in the past-labels like "costume jewelry", "fashion jewelry", "semiprecious jewelry", and "fine jewelry." Today that is not so easy. A current in fashion trends moves wholesale jewelry to a new level. The driving force is the classic look. Think Joan Crawford, Audrey Hepburn, and Grace Kelly. Think beauty that appeals to every generation in your family and you have classic fashion.
Classic reigns on the runways and in the fashion magazines. This overall look cannot be held down by labels. Suddenly wholesale jewelry showrooms that were called "costume jewelry" are filled with designs showing turquoise, coral, agates, and rose quartz that once belonged to the rock and gem wholesalers. The shell jewelry of the beach resort wholesalers finds beautiful expressions in these same showrooms.
The sterling silver of fine jewelry has been in fashion jewelry showrooms for more than a decade, but the once obscure art of glassmakers has suddenly joined sterling silver in these same showrooms. Murano glass, lamp work beads, and diochroic glass that were once niche markets, have now become household names and grace the showcases of boutiques and fine department stores.
The very name of fashion implies change. Without change there is no fashion, so how long can we expect the upscale momentum of wholesale jewelry to blur the lines between all the categories that exist? A new season is opening with a surprise of bright colors. Again wholesale jewelry takes the high road accessorizing the vivid hues with gorgeous dyed shell. This natural beauty of the sea goes beyond trendy chokers for teens in the beach shops and even beyond the upscale shell jewelry of seaside resorts. Designers craft brilliant shell colors into high fashion jewelry that takes its place in boutiques and stylish accessory stores to give the season's tropical brights a classic counterpart in jewelry. This season leaves no doubt wholesale jewelry continues to follow classic trends, but what about the fall?
The palette is in place for the fall and fashion shows begin to shape the wholesale jewelry that will carry the season. Wholesale jewelry for the fall season shows no movement away from the classic trends that society is embracing. After all, it is society that ultimately determines fashion and it was the mood following so many tragedies like September 11th, The Tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina that put the brakes to rapid fire changes and fast forward fashion. A reflective mood set in and a look back captured beauty in art and nature that gelled into the classic designs of wholesale jewelry houses. Fashion does not magically appear from thin air. Leading designers have a network of feedback from society that influences direction and the feedback is keeping the focus on classic beauty. Expect designers to dig deeper to uncover more obscure art forms and wonders of nature.
Like all roads lead to Rome all that is beautiful leads to classic jewelry. Even the most isolated arts will be swept into the current. So this season and next classic dominates. Drop labels and expect surprises of eye-pleasing beauty that fit under the umbrella of wholesale jewelry.

Small Jewelry boxes

by.alison cole
Jewelry boxes are made in several shapes and sizes. However, small jewelry boxes are in higher demand, as most jewelry is small and delicate. Small but exquisitely made jewelry boxes are perfect for such small pieces of jewelry. A ring or pair of earrings looks more beautiful when nestling in the soft velvety folds of a small jewelry box. Small heart- shaped jewelry boxes always find a lot of takers as they are perfect for gifts.

Small jewelry boxes make ideal and unusual gifts for men too. A jewelry box that is specially made to hold watches or cufflinks are perfect for men who have a taste for artistic jewelry items. Small jewelry boxes are good receptacles for small pieces of heirloom jewelry. A well made jewelry box ends up as a valued keepsake.

Jewelry boxes need not necessarily be used to keep jewelry or gift jewelry in. Artistically made pieces can be added to ubiquitous corners in your home giving the décor a lovely lift. Thoughtfully placed jewelry boxes can enhance the furnishings immediately. The jewelry box can be selected to match the furniture or to complement it. There are a variety of designs of small jewelry boxes meant for house décor to choose from.


Jewelry boxes made with mahogany, cherry or burl wood maple will go very well with almost any kind of décor. An oriental jewelry box will look at home with a vintage set up. To accentuate a Victorian look, replications of historical antique boxes can be used.

Small jewelry boxes are also used by jewelry shops for packaging jewelry for customers. Jewelry shops usually carry a stock of customized small jewelry boxes to be used whenever needed. Small jewelry boxes also make interesting gifts for little girls. They are a nice way for little girls to store trinkets. Small to medium sized musical jewelry boxes made of inexpensive material are popular gifts bought for little girls.

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