Many people buy wholesale jewelry from China and resell it for huge profits. Today’s blog will walk you through the top jewelry wholesale markets in China—from fast fashion accessories to fine jewelry, natural crystals, and precious metal pieces.
Yiwu – largest market for fast fashion jewelry and accessories.
Yiwu is home to the world’s largest and most diverse wholesale market for fashion jewelry and accessories. It’s known for competitive prices and quick turnaround.
In Yiwu International Trade City (义乌商贸城), District 1, you’ll find over 5,000 shops selling accessories for the head, ears, neck, wrists, and more. Materials include non-precious metals and alloys like stainless steel, gold- and silver-plated finishes, resin, acrylic, and more. Prices range from as low as $0.40 to $28 per piece, covering both budget-friendly and affordable luxury options.
- No. 555, Chouzhou North Road, Yiwu, Zhejiang (浙江省义乌市稠州北路555号)
Nearby Xingzhong jewelry street (兴中珠宝小区) are great for raw material sourcing, including chains, rhinestones, and pearls.
- No. 800 Chouzhou North Road, Yiwu (义乌稠州北路800号)
High-value jewelry markets gathered in Guangdong.
Shenzhen Shuibei International Jewelry Trade Centre (深圳水贝珠宝城)
Shuibei is China’s top destination for wholesale precious metal and diamond jewelry. It handles 60% of the country’s gold jewelry market and 70% of the platinum and K-gold market.
Gold pricing is transparent and tied to the Shanghai Gold Exchange. Labor costs range from $1.45 to $7.15 per gram, depending on design complexity. It’s ideal for brands creating high-end original designs.
- No. 2, Beili North Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen (深圳市罗湖区贝丽北路2号)
Guangzhou Hualin International Jewelry Market (广州华林国际珠宝城)
This market is known for high-value gemstone and jadeite, attracting jewelry lovers and professional buyers from China and Southeast Asia (like Myanmar and Thailand).
Jadeite prices can vary by up to 300% for the same item depending on the vendor—so buying here requires a sharp eye.
- Intersection of Kangwang Middle Road and Changshou West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou (广州市荔湾区康王中路与长寿西路交汇处)
In fact, there are many jewelry wholesale markets in Guangzhou. For example,
- Liwan Plaza (荔湾广场) is located near Hualin International Jewelry Market (华林国际珠宝城). The basement level is packed with silver jewelry and components.
- Xijiao Building (西郊大厦), located near Guangzhou Railway Station, is a more traditional wholesale market for fashion jewelry.
- Taikang Jewelry Market (泰康饰品城) is often called the “Yiwu of Guangzhou” for fashion accessories. If you’re buying in large volumes, I’d recommend sourcing from Yiwu—you’ll get better value for money.
Zhejiang Zhuji – world’s largest pearl market.
Zhuji, a county-level city in Zhejiang, produces 73% of the world’s freshwater pearls. Zhuji Huadong International Jewelry City (华东国际珠宝城), founded in 2008, is the world’s largest pearl trading market. It mainly serves B2B buyers such as wholesalers, e-commerce sellers, and livestreamers.
You can find exquisite yet affordable pearl jewelry, 90% off retail price pearls in Zhuji pearl market. Most wholesale booths run from 9 am to 5 pm, while a few retail-oriented shops stay open until 6 pm.
- Shanxiahu Town Industrial Park, Zhuji, Shaoxing, Zhejiang (浙江省绍兴市诸暨市山下湖镇特色工业园区)
Jiangsu Donghai – crystal capital of the world
The crystal jewelry market continues to grow steadily, especially for pieces with healing properties like wealth, love, and well-being.
You can wholesale crystal bracelets in Donghai County, Lianyungang, Jiangsu for under a dollar each. Around 60–70% of the world’s crystal jewelry and crafts are traded here.
The main wholesale hub is Donghai Crystal Market (东海水晶城), the largest all-category crystal market in China. It has three main halls, with Halls 1 and 2 dedicated to crystals. Most shops open around noon.
- No. 1, Zhonghua North Road, Donghai County, Lianyungang, Jiangsu (江苏省连云港市东海县中华北路1号)
Donghai also hosts monthly outdoor crystal markets, with major ones featuring over 2,000 booths. Buyers usually arrive early, and vendors start packing up around 4 pm.
With a well-established crystal supply chain, Donghai has also expanded into crystal press-on nails—it’s now one of the top three wholesale hubs for press-on nails in China.
Qingdao – Korean-style jewelry market.
China-Korea International Commodity Market (中韩国际小商品城) in Qingdao benefits from its proximity to South Korea and has many Korean brand OEM factories. The market specializes in Korean-style jewelry, along with vintage-inspired pieces.
The market’s second floor offers finished jewelry, while the first floor is full of components and materials. If you run your own design brand, this is a great place to explore—it’s well-stocked with everything you might need. Open Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sundays.
- No. 721, Xingyang Road, Chengyang District, Qingdao, Shandong (山东省青岛市城阳区兴阳路721号)
The bottom line
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