The Finishing Touch: Sourcing Accessories

Phase 3.

1. Key Categories

• Fashion Jewelry: Stainless steel, Brass, Alloy.
• Hats: Baseball caps, Beanies.
• Scarves: Silk, Polyester, Wool.

2. Production Hubs

• Yiwu: The global center for cheap jewelry ($0.50 rings).
• Qingdao: Higher end brass/silver jewelry.
• Dongguan: High end Stainless steel jewelry.

3. Plating Quality

• PVD Plating: Lasts 1-2 years.
• Real Gold Plating: Flash plating (fades fast) vs. Micron plating (lasts long).
• Warning: Allergy issues (Nickel release). Ensure it is Nickel-Free.

Summary

Jewelry is small and light. Air freight is cheap. It is the perfect category for e-commerce beginners.