Wholesale fashion jewelry and costume jewelry can help accessorize your boutique

Jewelry wholesalers who provide wholesale fashion jewelry often specialize in particular types of jewelry or a certain type of retailer.

I recommend: The wholesale fashion jewelry at Olympia Gold is sold to mall kiosks, jewelry stores, department stores, duty free stores and cruise lines. HannahDOnline.com is a fashion jewelry wholesaler of bracelets, necklaces, earrings and watches. Junogems sells silver and rhodium-plated wholesale jewelry to retailers.

Wholesale diamonds are a retailer's best friend

Diamonds are some of the most expensive stones consumers buy, and wholesale diamonds are some of the most profitable pieces that jewelers sell.

I recommend: TheDiamondCompany.com sells certified diamonds to manufacturers, jewelers and private individuals throughout the world. A. Fishman & Son is an importer of certified wholesale diamonds.

Go to fine jewelry wholesalers for gold, silver and colored gemstone jewelry

Wholesale fine jewelry includes pieces made from precious metals and colored gemstones as well as watches and other accessories.

I recommend: Richard Cannon Jewelry is a jewelry wholesaler specializing in gold and diamond jewelry. Alpha Imports boasts a vast selection of precious and semi-precious gems. CN Gems specializes in blue and pink sapphires. Search for more fine jewelry wholesalers at Business.com.

Find wholesale jewelry vendors in jewelry trade journals

Jewelry trade journals not only educate jewelry retailers about the industry, but also expose you to numerous wholesale jewelry sources.

I recommend: MJSA Journal, the member journal published by the Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America, has an online search function that allows you to find jewelry wholesalers for stones, metals and more.

Attend jewelry market shows to find jewelry wholesalers and independent jewelry designers

Jewelry market shows are a great place to discover independent jewelry designers, keep up on industry trends, and to bring you face to face with accessories and jewelry wholesalers.

I recommend: Check out upcoming jewelry industry events and expos at The National Jeweler Network. For upcoming gem shows, visit The Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers. Major shows where you can find jewelry wholesalers include the annual ASD/AMD Jewelry Show in Las Vegas, the North American Jewelry & Gift Show and AccessoriesTheShow.