WHOLESALE BEADS · CHARMS · JEWELRY FINDINGS
Wholesale bead strands, assortments and jewelry findings from China
Novelty supplies bead strands, coordinated assortments, charms and findings for brands, wholesalers and craft retailers. Product development and order coordination are managed with our Yiwu production operation and specialist suppliers according to the material and process. Standard bead orders start at 200 strands, bags or cards per colour, according to the quoted supply format. A unit means the complete strand, bag or card specified in the quotation. The number of beads in each strand or pack is stated separately.
Order and sample planning
| Decision | What to specify |
|---|---|
| Supply format | Strand, bag or card; dimensions and bead count for that complete unit. |
| Quantity | Standard 200 strands, bags or cards per colour; custom development and other component minimums reviewed separately. |
| Sampling | Available references: commonly 3–7 business days after complete inputs and material confirmation. New colour, finish or packaging: commonly 7–15 business days. |
| Packaging | Bulk or approved retail format, pack count, labels and required artwork. |
| Market requirements | Intended use, destination, material declarations and any agreed testing. |
BEADS BY MATERIAL
Build a range around material, finish and target price.
Glass and seed beads
Pressed glass, lampwork, seed and bugle beads can be reviewed as strands or coordinated packs. Specify bead size, hole size, strand or pack count and the colour range to be approved.
Acrylic and resin beads
Acrylic and resin options can be developed for lightweight bead and craft ranges. Confirm the shape, dimensions, hole size, colour, transparency or surface effect and whether an existing reference or new tooling is required.
Polymer clay beads
Polymer clay options include heishi discs, patterned slices and coordinated palettes for jewelry and craft programmes. The quotation specifies dimensions, hole size, colour mix, contents per pack and any custom development.
Silicone and focal beads
Silicone and focal shapes are reviewed for the intended craft application, shape, dimensions, hole size, material documentation and supply format. Child-use or other regulated applications require a separate product and testing review before an offer is confirmed.
Wood beads
Wood bead options can include natural, stained or painted finishes. Confirm dimensions, hole size, colour or coating, intended use and the required strand or pack format.
Pony, alphabet and letter beads
Pony, alphabet and letter beads can be coordinated as approved packs or assortments. Agree the character selection, colour mix, dimensions, quantity per pack and intended user before quotation.
Crystal and rhinestone beads
Faceted, rondelle and rhinestone-set options are selected against the approved appearance and construction. The material description, finish, dimensions and pack count are specified in the quotation.
Gemstone and natural stone beads
Natural-stone options such as agate, jasper, lava and howlite are reviewed by material, shape, size and colour range. Discuss acceptable natural variation, any treatment information and the strand or assortment format before approving a reference.
Pearl and metal beads
Glass or shell pearl options and metal spacers are selected to match the programme. The quotation identifies the material, dimensions, coating or finish and quantity basis. Any precious-metal or filled-metal description requires the corresponding material information.
CHARMS & PENDANTS
Loose components or a coordinated programme.
Enamel, resin, acrylic and metal charms can be reviewed as loose components or approved cards and assortments. Custom development begins with artwork or a reference and confirms dimensions, attachment, material, finish, tooling and sample approval.
Precious-metal, stainless-steel, plated or filled-metal options are confirmed for the selected component and intended market. The development plan includes time for artwork, any tooling, materials and packaging approvals.
FINDINGS & COMPONENTS
Match the hardware to the product.
Findings can include jump rings, ear wires and posts, clasps, pins, bails, chains, spacers and connectors. Before quotation, identify the base material, dimensions, construction, finish, intended use and destination requirements.
Material declarations and any required nickel-release or other tests are reviewed for the exact component and finish. Findings may be supplied separately or coordinated with beads and jewelry against an approved component list. Any report is checked for the sample and test scope it identifies.
Information for a material and testing review
| Field | Buyer and supplier review |
|---|---|
| Base material and finish | Agreed material description, coating or plating and available declarations. |
| Dimensions and construction | Component dimensions, hole or attachment size and intended use. |
| Destination and user | Markets, age group where relevant, and the required test scope. |
| Evidence | Applicable report, identified sample, test date and limitations; new testing where needed. |
ASSORTMENTS, STRANDS & KITTING
Quote the format buyers actually need.
Wholesale and bulk supply
For standard bead programmes, the quoted unit is a complete strand, bag or card. State the bead count, dimensions and colour in each unit. Other bulk or display formats and the minimum for charms or findings are reviewed separately.
Retail-ready assortments
Themed strand sets, colour-coordinated bags or cards, bead-and-charm packs and suitable display formats can include approved barcode labels, inserts and carton information. The quotation states the complete pack contents and packing responsibility.
The standard bead minimum applies per colour in the quoted unit. A mixed assortment requires an agreed component list, colour quantities and complete pack format. Mixing colours does not automatically reduce the minimum or change the quoted quantity basis.
CUSTOM & PRIVATE LABEL
From a colour reference to a complete assortment.
Send a physical colour reference or a specified colour standard with the material, dimensions, hole size, finish and intended use. We review whether an available reference can be used or new colour, shape or tooling development is needed. Colour approval, acceptable variation and any batch-control requirements are agreed for the selected material.
From colour reference to an approved assortment
- Define the material, colour reference, bead and hole dimensions, supply unit and intended application.
- Review available references, development work, tooling, MOQ, sampling charges and timing.
- Approve the selected sample, colour range, component list and pack contents.
- Agree the production specification, inspection points, label artwork and shipment plan.
BUYER QUESTIONS
Wholesale bead FAQ.
What is the MOQ for wholesale beads?
Standard bead orders start at 200 strands, bags or cards per colour, according to the quoted supply format. A unit means the complete strand, bag or card specified in the quotation. The number of beads in each strand or pack is stated separately.
Custom tooling, unusual materials, finishes or packaging can require a higher minimum. The quantity basis for charms and findings is confirmed for the specific component.
Can you make custom bead shapes and colours?
Development can begin with artwork, dimensions, a physical sample or a colour reference. The quotation confirms the material, achievable specification, tooling, sample scope and timing. Approval is made against the agreed sample and specification.
Can beads, charms and findings ship together?
Matched beads, charms and findings can be coordinated in one approved assortment, kit or wholesale shipment. Confirm the component list, quantity by item or colour, packing reference and shipment requirements.
How should a buyer request pricing?
Provide material, bead and hole dimensions, colour reference, complete supply unit, contents per strand or pack, quantity per colour, packaging, intended use, destination and any testing requirements. Samples using available references are commonly ready in 3 to 7 business days after the brief, required specifications and materials are confirmed. New colour, finish or packaging work commonly takes 7 to 15 business days. New tooling, unusual materials and revisions are scheduled in the quotation.
BUILD THE COMPLETE RANGE
Use the same components in jewelry and craft kits.
Develop the components alongside custom jewelry, DIY craft kits and retail packaging. Review quality and testing and the entities and production operation behind Novelty.
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