| Jewelry display selections have increased and | | | | vendors who sort their displays by display type. |
| prices have fallen as wholesalers tap direct | | | | You will also suffer the higher shipping fees which |
| channels to their end-user. Buying jewelry displays | | | | are often jacked up to offset the cost of fees |
| has become increasingly complicated with the | | | | ebay charges sellers. |
| proliferation of online stores. | | | | For example, a website that separates displays |
| While the benefits of buying jewelry displays | | | | by earrings, pendants, bangles, etc will be a little |
| online are signficant in cost savings, one can | | | | easier to navigate than a website that segregates |
| become lost in an online store. For those | | | | displays by bust form, showcase tray, earring |
| attention-disadvantaged, it is quite easy to lose | | | | tree, etc. |
| focus on a project when dropped into a website | | | | 7) Search for and find the larger displays first. |
| with hundreds of display options. To help users | | | | As there are usually more options for smaller |
| stay on budget and maximize their online | | | | displays this will help keep your searching time |
| experience we recommend the following steps: | | | | reasonable. With large displays decided the |
| 1) Locate a reputable online jewelry display store | | | | daunting task of selecting among hundreds of |
| that manufactures their own products. | | | | smaller displays is easier. |
| While most online jewelry display resellers are | | | | 8) Don't forget to include platforms. |
| distributors, there are some manufacturers who | | | | Platforms will create more aesthetic display |
| do sell factory-direct. Quality control tends to be | | | | volume and will permit more items to be displayed |
| more consistent and quality tends to be better | | | | without cluttering viewable display space. A good |
| when you buy from a manufacturer versus a | | | | rule of thumb is you should use slightly less |
| distributor. While prices will generally be lower, a | | | | quantity of displays on top of the platform than |
| manufacturer also has more flexibility to offer | | | | are displayed directly in front of the platform. |
| discounts. A manufacturer can make custom | | | | 9) Make sure you check the exchange and return |
| orders in smaller quantities, as well as turn out | | | | policy. |
| custom orders quicker with more flexibility. | | | | As most jewelry displays are handmade and |
| 3) Draw a sketch of your display surface areas | | | | show human handling easily, it is important to read |
| and include dimensions. | | | | these policies carefully. If you are buying from a |
| Get feedback from coworkers and store | | | | new store or are making a large purchase it is |
| owner(s). It is advisable to contact a jewelry | | | | recommended that you make a smaller "sample" |
| display manufacturer. If they know you will be | | | | purchase first so that you feel comfortable with |
| making a purchase they might be willing to offer | | | | the quality and ensure that the larger purchase will |
| visual merchandising suggestions. | | | | be appropriate. |
| 4) Pencil in the display types and the approximate | | | | 10) Once you have received your merchandise |
| dimensions if necessary. | | | | make sure that you inspect immediately - inspect |
| It is important to give adequate space between | | | | every item. |
| displays in three dimensions. Remember that | | | | Try not to remove packaging if possible, as some |
| displays occupy length, width, and height and | | | | companies do not take back merchandise if it has |
| should be spaced so that they enhance the space | | | | been opened. If damage is present save all of |
| and not crowd or under fill space. | | | | your packaging, including the shipping carton and |
| 5) If you know what types of displays you are | | | | contact the company from which you purchased |
| going to purchase the hard part is over. | | | | immediately. Often these companies use transit |
| If you are adding to a set that is already in place | | | | companies, such as UPS or Fedex, that require |
| then adding a clean item or two will be easy. If | | | | immediate damage claim notification on the part |
| you are starting from scratch it is recommended | | | | of the shipper. |
| that you mockup display settings during closed | | | | There are many online jewelry display options. |
| hours to see how your sketches look in real time. | | | | With some due diligence finding the right online |
| 6) Find a website that segregates by type of | | | | store, purchasing the best products and |
| jewelry display. | | | | streamlining your purchase experience will be |
| We recommend staying away from ebay as | | | | easy. |
| there are only one or two jewelry display | | | | |