Logistics · 12 min read · Sep 30, 2026
The Export Packing List Explained: Jewelry Shipments
The packing list is not a formality. It is the document customs reads to clear your shipment. Here is what it should contain.
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Jewelry & Gemstone Buying Guides for Wholesale Buyers
Practical, factory-level guides on sourcing lab grown diamonds, moissanite and gemstone jewelry: how grades really work, what certification means for customs and resale, how MOQ and tiered pricing behave, and how to compare landed cost between suppliers.
- 10 guides published
- Written by our trade desk
- Updated October 2026
Logistics · 12 min read · Sep 21, 2026
Payment Terms in Detail: L/C vs T/T for Jewelry Imports
T/T is simple and cheap. L/C is secure but bureaucratic. Here is which payment term to use, by order size and relationship.
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Logistics · 12 min read · Sep 15, 2026
Jewelry Import VAT in the EU and UK: What Importers Pay
Duty is not the only import cost. VAT adds 20% on top. Here is how EU and UK import VAT works and how to plan for it.
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Logistics · 12 min read · Aug 26, 2026
Jewelry Shipping Terms: Incoterms 2020 for B2B Importers
Incoterms decide who pays what and who takes the risk when a shipment goes wrong. For high-value jewelry, the wrong term on the PO can cost more than the goods them…
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Logistics · 12 min read · Aug 25, 2026
Jewelry Warehousing: Amazon FBA vs a Dedicated 3PL
FBA is fast but expensive and brand-blind. A dedicated 3PL is more flexible and cheaper at volume. Here is which to use when.
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Logistics · 12 min read · Aug 25, 2026
Jewelry Cargo Insurance: What Importers Actually Need and How Claims Work
Standard cargo insurance is not built for jewelry. Here is the specialist cover importers need, what it costs, and how to make sure a claim actually pays out.
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Logistics · 12 min read · Aug 24, 2026
Jewelry Return Shipping: Making Returns a Retention Moment
Returns are not losses. They are the second customer touchpoint. Handle them well and the customer comes back. Handle them badly and they never do.
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Logistics · 12 min read · Aug 24, 2026
Sourcing Jewelry at Trade Shows: Hong Kong, Basel and JCK
Trade shows are where sourcing relationships start. They are also where you waste a week if you go unprepared. Here is how to run it.
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Logistics · 12 min read · Aug 24, 2026
Jewelry Import Logistics: Express Couriers vs Sea Freight
Express is fast but pricey. Sea is cheap but slow. The choice between them changes by order size, and most importers use both on a single program.
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