What is the best mode of Shipment?

Got a question? what is the best mode of shipment?

The answer is AIR - very few companies send their jewelry by SEA, usually very large shipments of cheap items or when its consolidated to a large US retailer.

UPS is most used for premium jewelry but if your sending jewelry to NewYork - Bambino is a great option with their office located just off Lex in 53rd street.

However if you speak to the UPS office they give special discounts to meet their quota's and those prices are unbeatable with real time tracking and travel safety.

Child Labor

From Mumbai's Malad to Turkman gate in Delhi, India is the world's second largest exporter of fashion jewelry after China.

Villages in UP amount to most of India's handcrafted jewelry which have been routed by exporters from Jewelry bagging orders at the Delhi EPCH fairs.

India being an extremely democratic nation, is still suffering from Child Labor and other unethical manufacturing practices. It is import to ensure Exporters follow the correct practices and buyers do necessary background checks before placing orders.

There are several reputed companies, however middle men have started becoming exporters and in the race to beat competitor prices have started practicing unlawful ethics some including to violent measures.

Delhi based Child rights organisation, Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA), have played a major roll in busting operations of illegal exporters.

"Sometimes that bit extra is worth paying" says Mumbai based exporter Abhishek John.

Good plating!

It's the plating that makes your piece! - you didn't know that???

well now you do, and some of the best plating units are situated in Mumbai.

If your planning on exporting your jewelry - make sure you plater ensures you its Nickel & Lead Free.

Intertek and SGS are some of the leading testing labs which offer these services for a premium cost.

Rajdhani Electro Platers, one of Mumbai's oldest plating houses located in Malad boasts of their expertise and ethical practices.

However most plating factories don't follow the factory laws and even disburse their acidic wastes in common grounds causing harmful problems to neighboring residences.

Most common plating in India are variants of gold and silver, makes sure your plater isn't just lacquering your piece, sometimes this is a cheap alternative but lasts for a very short time and peals off.

Plating costs can vary from Rs. 100 a kg to 2000 a kg, some platers plate in accordance to piece (sometimes this works out cheaper for you) so use your calculator sharply and make the right decision.

Fashion Jewelry Designer? Not getting the job you want?

Are you a Fashion Jewelry Designer and not getting the job you want?

Well, then your just looking in the wrong place, because everybody is looking for a good designer.

The fashion jewelry industry is spread across India with focuses on different areas in different regions.

Delhi and around known for its glass, wood, semi-precious stones while Mumbai known for its diamonds, acrylics and plastics...

Brands are investing big in jewelry realizing it's potential and increasing percentage of total sale value, it is said today that 20% of store sales amount to accessories of brands with good collections.

Spykar, Provogue, Sepia, Chemistry are some of the brands which have their accessory collections growing.

A designer that can make the collection, and make the sale, is what's important - an all-rounder?

Learn more from the Fash Jewelry Administrator how to get the job you want!