Wholesale transactions have historically been between a reseller of an item to a retailer who, in turn, sells to the end consumer. With logistics having become much simpler thanks to the Internet, there are and now wholesalers who sell items directly to consumers. This is no different with jewelry, including the wholesale purchase of rings.

If you decide to buy rings wholesale online, keep in mind two important ways to tell if your supplier is legitimate. A wholesale company will sell jewelry at genuine wholesale prices. That means that they are only interested in sales that are large enough to cover their costs. And they will usually ask for a tax id or permit number to prove you are a legitimate reseller. Use these two criteria to tell if the company you are dealing with is a real wholesaler.

There are several things to remember when purchasing rings wholesale via the Internet. First and foremost, you want to be sure that what you are purchasing is genuine. Be sure to read descriptions very carefully and be educated about the item you are trying to buy. If you see words such as 'faux' or 'realistic', beware! 'Faux' is a French word that means 'false'. Words such as these are indicators that the item being described is not genuine. It is made to look like real gold, silver, platinum or various precious stones, but it is not the real thing.

You can find wholesale directories for jewelry online, and they come in many different types. Some are free, so it is a good idea to start with them. Use your favorite search engine to find a wholesaler of engagement rings. Use different terms such as distributor or wholesaler to make sure you cover the entire range of possibilities for engagement ring wholesalers and evaluate the results.

Be aware that some wholesalers will only sell in bulk, so you need to decide exactly what you want to buy before committing your money into merchandise. Also, find out if the company has a refund or exchange policy, as well as a 100% money back guarantee. This is important as it will protect you if you discover that you are not happy with the pieces you have purchased, or if they are of lesser quality than you expected.

Also consider using eBay to find jewelry at wholesale prices. Again, use caution. Check the seller's feedback and ratings, and make sure that you are dealing with a reputable person or company. If the jewelry is an expensive piece, use the escrow service that eBay recommends - even if you have to pay the escrow fees yourself!