![]() Submitted by Andrew & Trish from AGTG Creations Fashion Chainmaille (Anodized Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel jump rings) They don’t allow any outright plugging of personal sales, but sourcing is great. The search engines are helpful and well maintained. Information is top quality and monitored. As a source for pearl knowledge, the forum of is invaluable.I get most supplies from the regular places that everyone already knows, i.e.Submitted by Judi from Judi McCormick Jewelry Bead & Button Show – Milwaukee, WI – crystals for our porcelain jewelry & beads for Kumihimo.Firemountain Gems – findings, chains, crystals, cord for Kumihimo braids.We purchase the supplies we finish our handcrafted porcelain jewelry with from: Submitted by Carole from Indigo Turtle Art Some of the links here overlap with the ones above but there is some more context here. In a recent newsletter, I asked for my readers to reply with tips on where they buy jewelry supplies and any jewelry related resources. Click on the ‘Shows’ button on the JCK site for dates. They have 5-7 shows per year across the US. Their Vegas about page has some impressive stats: 2300 exhibitors and 23000+ retailers in attendance. They claim to be the largest jewelry trade show in the US selling everything from finished pieces to wholesale supplies and tools. They have a big one in Las Vegas in June each year. Also, since most of them are overseas factories, this means that you may have to deal with import duties.īut if you find a supplier you like, the difference in prices can be well worth it. It’ll take you some time to find what you need. These sites are overwhelming in terms of the number of products on the site. Alibaba Wholesale caters to smaller businesses – minimum quantities are lower but prices are a bit higher. Alibaba has higher minimum quantities so pricing is lower. There are two sites – Alibaba and Alibaba Wholesale. This is not a jewelry specific site but there is a jewelry category along with fashion accessories, clothing, and everything you can possibly think of. This is the biggest wholesale supply site out there – they connect you directly to manufacturers in China. ![]() If you’re looking for unique products made in small batches, this is the site to browse. Given that sellers here tend to be artisans and indie designers, the collection here is very different from any of the other wholesalers listed here. Per their site, Faire is “an online wholesale marketplace empowering small business owners and independent brands to buy and sell wholesale online.” Independent jewelry designers list their products in Faire’s jewelry marketplace to sell wholesale to retailers and boutiques. Faireįaire is a relatively new wholesale marketplace. If you’re in the US and looking to outsource your product photography, view my jewelry photography services. That’s when you need a specialist wholesale store like many of the ones listed below. On the flip side, Amazon may not have many unique styles or designs. bulk pearls ( see current prices on Amazon).wholesale beads ( see current prices on Amazon). ![]()
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