Jewelry & accessories sourcing

    Work with a verified jewelry manufacturer in China

    Fashion, stainless steel, silver and accessories — sourced from factories we verify in person, with documented plating specs and independent AQL 2.5 inspection before your goods ship.

    Quick Answer

    To source jewelry and accessories from China safely, work with a verified manufacturer — not a reseller — and lock metal and plating specs in writing before production. Trade Entrust sources fashion, stainless steel and silver jewelry from factories we verify in person, documents plating and material compliance, and runs independent AQL 2.5 inspection. Per-style MOQs are often low; our engagement minimum is $10,000 FOB.

    What we source

    Jewelry & accessory categories

    Common ranges we import for retail, e-commerce and brand buyers. Not sure where your product fits? We'll advise on the right factory type.

    Fashion & costume jewelry

    Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings and sets in brass, zinc alloy and stainless steel with gold/rhodium plating.

    Stainless steel jewelry

    316L pieces for durability and tarnish resistance — popular for waterproof and hypoallergenic ranges.

    Sterling silver (925)

    Cast and stamped silver with CZ or lab stones; supplied with metal composition documentation.

    Hair & fashion accessories

    Clips, scrunchies, headbands, brooches and pins, often bundled as retail-ready assortments.

    Bags & small leather goods

    PU and genuine-leather wallets, pouches and mini bags with custom hardware and branding.

    Watches & straps

    Quartz movement watches, silicone and metal straps; movement and battery specs confirmed per order.

    Sourcing something outside jewelry? See all industries we source for, or read how our China sourcing agent service works end to end.
    Materials & compliance

    The specs and certs that matter

    Jewelry lives or dies on plating and metal composition. We put the important details in writing before anyone cuts a mold.

    Nickel & lead compliance

    For jewelry sold in the EU/UK, nickel release (EN 1811) and lead/cadmium limits matter. We confirm which tests your target market needs and request supplier reports before production.

    Metal composition & plating

    We document base metal, plating type and micron thickness in the spec sheet so 'gold-plated' means the same thing to you and the factory.

    Third-party lab testing

    Where required, samples can be sent to an accredited lab (buyer-paid) for the specific substances your market regulates — we do not certify materials ourselves.

    Compliance requirements vary by destination market and product. We confirm what your specific market needs and coordinate supplier documentation and buyer-paid lab testing where relevant — we do not issue certifications ourselves.

    How the order runs

    QC, MOQ, lead time & freight

    Honest ranges for planning. Exact figures are confirmed with the factory once your specs are locked.

    Quality control

    Inspection to AQL 2.5 against your approved sample: plating coverage and color, stone setting, clasp/hinge function, weight, dimensions and packaging. Reported before the balance payment so defects are caught at the factory.

    MOQ

    Per-style factory MOQs are often 50–500 pieces; custom molds and branded packaging raise setup costs. Our engagement minimum is $10,000 FOB, which you can split across multiple styles.

    Lead time

    Production typically 20–45 days after sample approval; custom molds add 1–3 weeks up front. We share a dated timeline once specs are confirmed.

    Freight

    Sea freight from South China runs roughly 30–40 days to most Western destinations; air freight is about a week at higher cost. Jewelry's low volume makes air a realistic option.

    Fees: a project initiation fee of $300–$1,500 plus 1.5–2% operations and a transparent 2–8% commission — no hidden factory markup. See full pricing & commission tiers or how we run quality control inspection.

    Jewelry sourcing from China — FAQ

    Start by verifying the factory is a real manufacturer, not a trading company reselling stock. Trade Entrust confirms the business and export licenses in person, checks past production for jewelry specifically, and reviews samples for plating quality and finishing before you commit. We draw from a network of 500+ verified factories and match you to one that fits your metal, plating and MOQ needs — then run independent AQL 2.5 inspection on the goods.

    Source jewelry from a factory you can trust

    Tell us your designs or catalog picks and target quantities. We'll match verified factories, confirm plating and metal specs, and quote the true FOB price with our transparent commission within 24 hours.

    Get a jewelry sourcing quote