Category Archives: Jewelry

ExportersIndia.com – Blogs Release May 2011

Tips for Choosing an International Moving Company
Packing and moving is always a cumbersome task and it becomes more hectic if you have to move across the seas. If you are looking for moving from one country to another then International Moving Companies provide the best assistance in this task. Here are some points that one needs to bear in mind.[...]

What is Fair Trade, And Why Should it Matter?
Have you wondered what Fair Trade is after seeing a signboard reading so in the supermarket? Here’s the answer- Fair Trade refers to an organized social movement and market approach that endeavors to develop better trading conditions for producers in the developing countries and help them grow. The six fundamental principles which must be followed in Fair Trade are: [...]

Expand Your Sales Territory With International Distributor Relationships
The best way for business expansion is to reach out to global clients through widespread distribution channels. That is why; an International Distribution Agreement has been formed for sales and supply contract within a set time-period to ensure that both the parties involved in it remain in a win-win partnership and enjoy the benefits. [...]

How Tariff And Non-tariff Barriers Can Affect Your Exports
Tariff and Non-tariff barriers are an important intervention of the government in the trade activities for limiting or banning certain imports. This is done for several reasons and may hurt companies trying to export to a country with such barriers in place. But what exactly are these barriers and how are they imposed? To know more, read on[...]

Free Internet Classifieds – Best Advertising Methods and Free As Air
There are many Online Advertising Tools available for businesses today that sometime charge a bomb for all the promotion that is done. They may be successful in marketing your identity or products and services on the web for e.g. Pay Per Click ads but their complexity level and costs act as a deterrent for many companies. This is where the solution of Free Internet Classifieds comes in. [...]

Export and Import Data of Indian Traders – Helping in International Business
Trade across the international borders has become a prominent phenomenon these days. In this regard, the Export and Import Data of traders across the world plays a very crucial role. India has emerged as an important player in the global market. The Export and Import Data of Indian Traders therefore helps a great deal in international business. [...]

International Trade Gets Eco-friendly Through B2B
Due to global warming and rise in earth’s temperature, the business firms also need to do their bit for environment as part of their social responsibility. B2B has emerged as the most effective business tool in this regard. B2B is not only a fast and cost effective medium for International Trade but also an environment friendly one. [...]

Get Peace of Mind with These 10 Questions for Your Jeweler
Buying jewelry should be done with care as you will be spending a large part of your hard earned money. Knowing about the source of the gold, silver and gems used in the jewelry is of utmost importance in addition to knowing about the compliance of the jewelry. There are certain aspects about which you should ask from your jeweler before purchasing jewelry to ensure your peace of mind. [...]

Online Classified Ads – Advantages Offered Over Newspaper Classifieds
Advertising through online classifieds is not just one of the latest marketing tools on the block but a concept that has changed the marketing sphere altogether. While classifieds have always remained a much sought after means of reaching a wider audience at lower costs, Online Classified Ads have changed the game for consumers as well as businesses across the world. [...]

Get Peace of Mind with These 10 Questions for Your Jeweler

Buying jewelry should be done with care as you will be spending a large part of your hard earned money. Knowing about the source of the gold, silver and gems used in the jewelry is of utmost importance in addition to knowing about the compliance of the jewelry with the quality standards like BIS and Hallmark. There are certain aspects about which you should ask from your jeweler before purchasing jewelry to ensure your peace of mind while getting the best value for money. These are:

  1. Enquire about the fair trade practices. Many jewelers indulge in making use of ‘blood diamonds’ and gems obtained through slavery. This is completely illegal as the gemstones are obtained through unfair trade practices.
  2. You should also investigate about the source of gold and silver used in the jewelry as this will remove ambiguities about the authenticity and quality of the metal as well as the credibility of the source.
  3. Ask about the mining conditions and methods used during mining to ensure that the practices are environment friendly. Being a socially responsible person, you must show your concern towards environment by making sure that the gemstones are mined while following the environmental guidelines and no techniques are followed which may pose danger to the environment.
  4. Another question that you should ask is “Who made this jewelry?” Most of the jewelers show reluctance in answering this question but for your peace of mind you should make sure that your piece of jewelry has not been made by child labors or underpaid labor working in factories with bad working conditions.
  5. “Where were the gemstones mined?”  This is a question that should surely be asked if you do not wish to get involved in the consequences resulting from unfair mining.
  6. Enquire about the labor conditions of that mine.
  7. Can the jewelry be made exactly as pr the designs provided?
  8. Investigate about where the piece was cut and the labor standards they practice in the gem factory?
  9. You should also make sure that the diamonds used are ‘Conflict Free’.
  10. Last but not the least, an important question to be asked is ‘Do you have a fair trade gemstone available as an alternative?’

Most of the times, it is due to the buyer’s demand that jewelry companies have to overstep the legal boundaries. So the next time, no matter from where and for what reason you are buying a piece of jewelry, these essential questions can surely help you in grabbing the best deal and also help in making the trade much cleaner.

Things To Know Before Buying Jewelry.

Pampering yourself with beautiful jewelry is right but so is valuing your money and that of others. Jewelry Industry is full of manufacturers and retailers who can provide crafted jewelry made from different types of materials. Most of the materials like gold and precious gemstones are procured from various mines located in different countries and often draw controversial legal and financial troubles to them. To keep away from such problems you should test your jewelry in accordance with the set standards.

This article discusses the 5 most important questions that you must ask your Jeweler to help you in buying the best jewelery.

Do you offer Fair Trade Jewelry Products?
Notice, if the answer is proud yes or the jeweler tries to change the subject.

Fair Trade is a practice which customarily applies to all imported items. It is the movement that aims to offer better trading conditions, fair wages paid to the labors, and conformance to social and environmental standards.

From where does the gold and silver used in your jewelry sourced?
For this question, take care that you must not hear “I don’t know”. The jeweler should be aware about where the metal comes from like- China, Canada, and so on. You should ask a straight forward question that from which place the jewelry comes for e.g. Indonesia, China, Thailand, and India.

What makes this jewelry?
Here, you should ask that whether it is dirty gold that comes to them in pieces or in refined form.

How gemstones were mined?
You must know that how gemstones were mined i.e. labor and social standards. Your vendor may be hesitant to answer this question but you should be focused as the genuine answer may influence your decision.

Are the gemstones used in the jewelry conflict free?
You should confirm from your jeweler that the gemstones you are about to buy are 100% conflict free.

Exact answers of these questions will help you to get peace of mind as your practices are right and do not hamper others.