Sourcing Fashion Accessories & Jewelry

--- title: "Sourcing Fashion Accessories & Jewelry" summary: "Scarves, Hats, and Costume Jewelry. Cheap items with high retail markup." category: "guide" date: "2026-03-26" author: "Withyou Trip Sourcing Team" image: "/images/blog/sourcing-fashion-accessories-jewelry-hero-unique.png" --- # 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.