Gold-Plated Fashion Jewelry
Gold-plated imitation and fashion jewelry — earrings, necklaces and bangles.
Sourcing gold-plated fashion jewelry from India
Crafted in Brass / Gold-plated, Gold-Plated Fashion Jewelry sit within India's gems & jewelry export base, produced across Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Thrissur (Kerala). Thrissur anchors the supply, with its own FOB, MOQ and lead-time economics listed below.
Indicative pricing runs $1.00–$18.00 per piece at minimum orders from 100 units, with 30–50-day production lead times before ocean freight. Under India's RoDTEP scheme, exporters recover 1% of FOB in embedded-duty refunds — part of why landed cost runs about 22% below comparable China sourcing. For customs, gold-plated fashion jewelry are classified under HS 7117.
A buyer's guide to sourcing gold-plated fashion jewelry from India
Practical detail for importers — what to check on quality, how the product varies, and the compliance and documentation that applies in export markets.
What to inspect before shipment
Gold-plated fashion jewelry is made in Jaipur and across India's imitation-jewelry clusters on a brass base. The critical quality variables are plating thickness (measured in microns), the under-plating (a nickel-free barrier layer improves wear and skin safety), and anti-tarnish finishing. Inspect clasp and finding function, stone setting security and consistency of colour across a batch.
Variants and customization
Output spans earrings, necklaces, bangles and sets in gold, rose-gold and rhodium plating over brass, with CZ, kundan, meenakari and pearl detailing. Customization covers design, plating colour and thickness, stone choice and branded packaging. Specify the micron thickness you need — it is the single biggest driver of both durability and price.
Compliance and export documentation
Costume jewelry is tightly regulated for skin-contact metals: the EU REACH nickel-release limit (EN 1811), and US restrictions on lead and cadmium (California Prop 65, CPSIA for children's items). Always require nickel-release and heavy-metal test reports per destination. Classified under HS 7117.
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Import gold-plated fashion jewelry to your market
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Buyer FAQ
Sourcing gold-plated fashion jewelry from India — FAQs
- Minimum order quantities for Gold-Plated Fashion Jewelry typically run 100–500 units, with pilot runs negotiable on first orders.
- Indicative FOB pricing is $1.00–$18.00 per piece, about 22% below comparable China landed cost once tariffs and India's RoDTEP refund are factored in.
- Plan for 30–50 days production plus ocean transit. Gold-Plated Fashion Jewelry is classified under HS 7117.
- The primary hub is Thrissur, though several clusters produce it. Each hub page lists its own FOB, MOQ and lead-time economics.
Indian exporters in this category
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