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Article: How to Start a Jewelry Business in 2025 (Even With a Small Budget)

How to Start a Jewelry Business in 2025 (Even With a Small Budget)
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How to Start a Jewelry Business in 2025 (Even With a Small Budget)

Your step-by-step guide to launching a profitable jewelry reselling business — using wholesale pieces from Renaissance Inc.

Starting a jewelry business has never been more accessible. With low startup costs, flexible selling options, and an endless demand for beautiful accessories, anyone can turn their passion for style into a profitable venture.

Whether you dream of an online store, pop-up booths, or hosting in-home shopping nights with friends, this guide will show you exactly how to get started — and how much profit you can realistically make.


1. Choose Your Niche & Style Direction

Before buying inventory, think about the vibe of the jewelry business you want to create. Some popular niches include:

  • Minimalist everyday jewelry

  • Trendy statement pieces

  • Bridal & special occasion accessories

  • High-end gold-plated staples

  • Seasonal collections

  • Children’s jewelry or giftables

  • Men’s jewelry

Tip: Choose 2–3 micro-collections to start. This helps keep your budget low and your aesthetic cohesive.

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2. Source Your Jewelry From a Trusted Wholesale Supplier

Renaissance Inc. offers low minimum orders, high-quality pieces, and fast Canadian shipping. With wholesale prices between $5 and $20, you can start your first collection with only a small investment.


3. Know Your Selling Price — and Your Profit Margin

Most boutiques and small resellers use a 2.5x to 4x markup on wholesale jewelry.

Example wholesale → retail pricing:

Item Wholesale Price Typical Retail Price Profit
Earrings $8.50 $20–$28 $11.50–$19.50
Necklace $12.00 $28–$38 $16–$26
Bracelet $14.00 $32–$48 $18–$34

Average profit margin: 55% to 70%.

This means even selling 20–30 pieces a month can create a healthy side income.


4. Decide Where You Will Sell Your Jewelry

A. Online

Shopify, Etsy, Instagram Shop, Facebook Marketplace, TikTok Shop, or your own website.

B. In-Person

Markets, craft fairs, seasonal markets, school events, corporate events, festivals.

C. Pop-Up Shops

Partner with clothing boutiques, coffee shops, salons, or spas.

D. Consignment or Wholesale

Place your pieces in local boutiques or sell directly to shops.

E. At-Home Sales (Like a Modern Tupperware Party)

Host a jewelry night with friends or co-workers — extremely effective and fun.


5. Build Your Branding & Online Presence

Create a simple logo, choose your brand palette, take clean product photos, and set up Instagram and Facebook. Presentation matters — especially for jewelry.

You can also order custom displays from Renaissance Inc. to elevate your look.


6. Start Small — Then Scale

Most new sellers start with 20–40 pieces. Learn what sells best, then reorder your winners.


7. Reinvest & Grow

Reinvest a portion of profits into fresh inventory, expand into new collections, and increase your selling channels as you gain confidence.


Ready to Start? Apply for Your Wholesale Account

To access wholesale pricing, exclusive designs, and low minimum orders, apply for a Renaissance Inc. wholesale account today.

This gives you:

  • Access to 500+ jewelry styles

  • Low order minimums

  • Fast Canadian shipping

  • High profit margins

  • Exclusive new collections

Apply now and start building your jewelry business with confidence.


Free Download: Jewelry Business Starter Checklist

To help you get started even faster, we created a free downloadable checklist you can save, print, or use as a step-by-step guide while you build your business.

Your checklist includes:

  • How to choose your niche

  • How much to invest

  • How to price your jewelry

  • Where to sell

  • Branding essentials

  • Product photography basics

  • Market and pop-up preparation

  • A beginner’s launch plan

  • Reinvestment strategy

This resource is perfect for planning, staying organized, and launching your business with clarity.

Download the Jewelry Business Starter Checklist inside your email confirmation after signing up.

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