Tips on How to Save On Buying Wholesale Jewelry Findings

Jewelry findings are components that join the parts together to form a complete jewelry assembly.  Some examples of findings include clasps, rings, chain, wire, ear wires, ear hoops, connectors, and many others. These can be made from various materials such as gold, silver, sterling silver, white gold, brass, copper, etc.  Findings also come in many different sizes and offer many functions beyond connecting pieces for a jewelry project. Some are incorporated into the piece to enhance the decorations.

If you have decided to create jewelry for business, you can expect to use more supplies so you have to buy in larger quantities. There will also be a need to find ways to cut expenses by buying wholesale jewelry findings and other supplies at discount prices. If you have been reading blogs and articles about purchasing jewelry supplies, you’ll see that buying wholesale is the best way to save money.  However, some jewelry artisans still ask:  “Can I really save buying wholesale beads, findings, and other components?”  The answer is “Yes, you can”, but you need to act on some things such as the following.

First obtain a business license. This will be required by most suppliers of wholesale jewelry findings, beads and other jewelry making supplies, before you are allowed to buy wholesale. 

Next, don’t limit yourself to a single supplier. Take time to find wholesale dealers on the internet whose line up of products suits your requirements. If there is a wholesale shop near you, visiting it is a good chance to actually see and feel your needed items.  Usually, however, wholesale jewelry findings suppliers are available only online, and there are many of them.  Each one will offer you various high quality, great selection, and unique bead types that will complement your business.

Meet the requirements of the wholesalers in setting up a wholesale account so you can start buying from them wholesale jewelry findings.  You may need to provide some basic information such as contact numbers and mailing address. You may also be asked to submit a resale certificate or a tax ID number. Some companies require a minimum dollar amount of purchase, while others will accept your order even without a minimum, as long as you already have an account.

Go to bead shows.  Attending bead shows is another good option for finding wholesale jewelry findings and realizing some savings from it. Some companies schedule their traveling bead shows each year. Learning if one such show will be near your area soon can help you prepare going to it, and ultimately some good bead deals such as wholesale prices for your jewelry supplies.

Lastly, do the math. Save your purchase receipts to help you determine the cost of each component that you buy.  This will also be important when you file your income tax at the end of the year, and will let you know whether you are gaining or losing in your business of crafting jewelry. Remember that as you go along, you will have many more buying choices to make, and buying wholesale will always be your number one choice.  It will save you time and effort, but most importantly, money.