Tag: Pitfalls
Pitfalls related articles
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Certification Explained
IGI And NGTC Explained: Lab Diamonds And China National Check
GIA, IGI and NGTC differ why? Why do lab diamonds rely on IGI? This guide reads the IGI and NGTC reports you will actual...
Wholesale Sourcing
Wholesale Jewelry Traps To Avoid
Substandard goods, certificate swapping, light-weighting, verbal promises. James lists the eight most common traps and f...
Wholesale Sourcing
How To Find A Reliable Jewelry Supplier
1688, Shuibei or factory direct? What to check in an audit, what to inspect in goods. A practical end-to-end process.
Wholesale Sourcing
What Is MOQ? A New Buyer's Wholesale Guide
What does minimum order quantity mean? How do mix-batch and dropshipping work? This guide explains trade terms and first...
Industry Insights
The Jewelry Supply Chain: Mine To Counter Markups
Why is boutique jewelry so expensive? How many hands does a stone pass through? This guide breaks down the markup at eac...
Comparisons
Natural vs Synthetic Emerald: How To Tell Them Apart
Emeralds are oily and included; synthetic ones are cheap and clean. This guide covers inclusions, oiling and buying smar...
Wholesale Sourcing
Shenzhen Shuibei Wholesale Buying Guide
First time at Shuibei? How do Wanshan, Jinzhan and the Pearl Market divide up? A practical route and pitfalls for first-...
Sizing Guide
How To Measure Ring Size: 5 Home Methods
Buying online and scared of the wrong size? Five at-home methods plus a Hong Kong ring-size chart so you never misorder ...