Whether you have an interest in diamond necklaces, gold necklaces, pearl necklaces or silver necklaces, many online jewelry businesses want your business. If you need to supply necklaces for a boutique or shop, or if you simply want a necklace of your own, online jewelers, wholesalers and distributors make shopping easy with a variety of pricing options.

If buying for your own shop, you may want to choose a handful of designers to showcase as well as decide what type of jewelry you want to display. Diamonds, gold, pearls and silver all can denote class and artistry, in their own unique way.

When you buy necklaces online, a reputable online necklace jeweler, wholesaler or distributor should be able to provide you with the following:

1. An accurate description of the necklaces' quality.
2. Straightforward pricing on the necklaces.
3. Straightforward shipping costs, without hidden fees and insurance options for your necklaces.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

When buying a diamond necklace or necklaces, seek accurate descriptions and reputable jewelers

Work with knowledgeable jewelers and customer service staff when purchasing diamond necklaces online.

I recommend: As an online jewelry store, Jewelry Adviser carries a variety of diamond necklaces as does Alpha Imports NY Inc.

When purchasing gold chains and necklaces, know the weight and number of karats

Gold necklaces and chains vary in price, style and design. The higher number of karats and weight, the more gold the piece will contain. Unusual styles and designs can also be more expensive. Gold plated jewelry has often been an attractive and more affordable option for many consumers.

I recommend: Olympia Gold Inc. sells 24 kt gold plated necklaces to shops and boutiques, as well as silver plated necklaces. Gemz N Gold also sells gold necklaces as well as an assortment of other necklaces, which may mix diamonds, pearls and gold with other gemstones.

For unique, and sometimes more affordable necklaces, seek silver

Sterling silver necklaces and silver-plated necklaces come in a variety of forms and designs. Silver jewelry, which often costs less than gold, may be an affordable alternative for you and your customers.

I recommend: Erayo Ltd. showcases the work of individual designers for retailers who want unique products. Teeda-Wholesale has been a silver jewelry wholesaler for over thirty years and carries an assortment of silver necklaces as well as other products.

Choose pearl necklaces for class, sophistication and their heirloom quality

Unlike other gems, which are created in the earth, pearls are created underwater, in mollusks. When you buy real pearl necklaces, you are buying unmistakable iridescence that has been valued for centuries.

I recommend: C.D. Plus Inc. specializes in pearls, either singly or in jewelry. XaXe.com Inc., a jewelry store in Beijing, carries an assortment of pearl necklaces and jewelry and offers a 30-day money back guarantee.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If quality and craftsmanship is an issue, check with jewelry standards before you buy diamond necklaces, which are graded on cut, clarity, color and carat weight.
• •  When buying gold, know that 24 karat gold, the highest number of karats available, would be too soft to wear. Other grades consist of 22, 18, 14 and 10. 18 karats consist of 75% gold. 10 karats are 41.67% gold.
• •  Sterling silver tends to be more resistant to oxidation than silver plated jewelry, and it tends to be heavier and more resilient to small nicks (since the underlying metal won't show through).
• •  Pearls come in four categories. The most popular, the akoya, comes from Japan and China, and is known for its luster. Freshwater pearls, which tend to be smaller, are your least expensive option; these come from China. Southsea pearls have been cultivated to come in light colors. These are more expensive, as are black Tahitian pearls; their darker color can be the most unique and expensive.