Trying to decide on a good wholesale body jewelry company to supply your body jewelry and body piercing supply needs can be very daunting. The industry is very diverse and there are many important factors to consider. You will find out that sometimes the least expensive price is not the best indicator of the best money making opportunity for you.

Unless you are willing to purchase quantities of at least 1000 pieces per style and per color, you need to find yourself a quality wholesale body jewelry company to offer you the best price for the best selection and quality possible. In trying to decide this, consider how many years the company has been in business. This will tell you a lot about the company as no company can survive very long if it does not truly offer a good product. Consider the variety of jewelry being offered by a wholesale body jewelry company. To save on shipping costs, your best bet is to find a company that offers both body piercing jewelry and all the piercing supplies as well piercing tools you may need. Try to avoid companies that only sell large bulk lots and do not let you choose specific colors, styles, and sizes. These companies use these techniques to unload poor quality factory reject lots by selling you a mixed jewelry lot for $49 for instance. Finally and most importantly, try to find a wholesale body jewelry company that you can build a personal relationship with. Many companies are so large that you can never actually talk to a person. There are many companies large enough to offer you the best deals on quality body jewelry, yet small enough to offer you a personal relationship with an experienced manager who can help guide you towards the best selling items and practices.

Consider the quality of the jewelry you are planning to buy. There are many different materials and techniques used in the piercing industry. The price can be very different depending on what you buy. Ask each wholesale body jewelry distributor you are interested in buying from to send you a couple of samples. If they are a reputable company, they will gladly do this for you. In fancy jeweled belly button rings, try to stay away from “silver plated” as they notoriously turn colors very fast and leave your customer looking at you for answers. Consider instead “rhodium plated” jewelry that will never tarnish and has a better color and feel of platinum. Another area that you must be careful is in titanium. Ensure that if you are paying for pure titanium, that it actually is pure titanium and not just anodized stainless steel. There is nothing wrong with anodized stainless steel, but it should be significantly less expensive that a similar piece made of grade 5 or grade 23 titanium.

Taking a little time to research your next potential wholesale body jewelry distributor can make all the difference in the world. Remember that saving a couple of pennies does not always mean you are getting a good deal. Remember that these companies do well only if you do well so use their resources and ideas to help make you a success!

Your wedding ring is probably the most precious piece of jewellery you will ever own. It is also something you will be wearing every day for the rest of your life so you need to make sure you will be comfortable wearing it. Choose something that is suited to your style and your personality, that is timeless and high quality as well as within your budget. The traditional plain gold wedding band will be in style for years to come and will never date but there are many alternatives available if you prefer something more unique and individual.

Yellow Gold, White Gold or Platinum?

The materials of which wedding rings are made of have improved through the years. However, the most popular are still those made from classic 9ct yellow gold or 18ct yellow gold. Gold has a timeless appeal and if looked after well, a piece of gold jewellery can last you a lifetime. Wedding rings made from 9ct white gold or 18ct white gold are also gaining popularity. White gold wedding rings are cheaper than platinum wedding rings but white gold still looks very contemporary and modern. Platinum is a very suitable material for a wedding ring as it is durable and hardwearing and therefore will endure wear and tear for a very long time. Platinum will not tarnish or discolour as it has no surface coating to wear off, this is why it is ideal for making fine jewellery such as wedding rings.

Wedding Ring Style

When it comes to style there are even more options available than there are for the choice of metals. The shape of the band itself is known as the profile and amongst the most popular are d-Shape wedding rings which have a traditional rounded look with a flat fit inside against the finger. Court wedding rings are curved on the inside and outside for a more comfortable fit. Comfort fit or sometimes called flat court wedding rings have a contemporary flat look with a comfortable court fit on the finger. Flat wedding rings are flat on the top and inside and have a more modern look. Wedding band widths generally range from about 2mm to 10mm and you have a choice of lightweight, medium and heavyweight. Your choice is completely down to personal preference and whether you want the ring to look heavy and chunky or delicate and dainty. Your ring can also be finished with a highly polished shine or with satin or matt finishes.

People used to say that the cost of the ring should be 2 months salary. The most important thing is to try to stay within your budget, regardless of if it’s 2 months salary, 2 weeks salary, or 2 years salary. Your perfect ring has a great significance and should be worn for it’s meaning rather than it’s monetary value. The best way to judge value for money when buying your wedding rings is to compare the weights of the material used. Buying your wedding jewellery online will allow you make great savings as online retailers don’t have the huge overheads of high street shops. Have your ring size measured properly. Most high street jewellers will happily do this for you without cost. The ring you select should not fit too tightly as your hands will swell in hot weather. Equally the ring should not be too loose that it slides round on your finger as you may end up losing it. Rings can always be stretched if need be in the future but attempting to make a ring smaller will leave the band with a join in it. Ensure that your wedding rings come with a guarantee and are covered by an initial money back guarantee incase you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase when it arrives. Finally, ensure that your ring is hallmarked.