Buying rhinestones in bulk offers significant benefits, mainly in cost savings. When purchasing rhinestones in wholesale quantities, the price per unit typically decreases, allowing buyers to save money on both the product and shipping costs. This approach is especially beneficial for businesses and individuals who use rhinestones frequently for crafting, fashion design, dressmaking or other embellishment projects, as it ensures a steady supply of rhinestones while minimizing expenses. Bulk buying rhinestones also provides access to a wider selection of products, because some manufacturers, such as Preciosa and Swarovski, only offer certain items in wholesale quantities.
1. What are wholesale rhinestones?
Wholesale rhinestones are large amounts of rhinestones, that can be purchased through a supplier, in their original packaging from the manufacturer. They tend to be more cost effective than retail packs because they haven't been through as many processes such as counting, labelling and re-packaging.
2. What are the benefits of buying rhinestones in wholesale?
There are a number of advantages to buying rhinestones in bulk:
- The cost per rhinestone can be significantly cheaper than buying in retail packs
- Purchasing larger quantities means you have fewer orders to make, saving time
- You can save on shipping fees
- You may be eligible for a trade discount
- You have access to a wider range of products
- Due to the value of the order you may be upgraded to a more secure shipping method
- It is more economical and environmentally friendly
3. How do I qualify for wholesale purchases?
For Preciosa and Zodiac branded rhinestones, anyone can purchase in wholesale quantities, via our website. If you can't see the item you are looking for in a wholesale pack, please contact us and we can order this in for you. For Swarovski wholesale rhinestones, you now have to have an account with Swarovski, though they are now limiting who is eligible for this.
4. Do you offer discount on wholesale rhinestones?
This depends on how much you are spending and how frequently you are purchasing wholesale rhinestones. Generally, yes we can offer a discount for large orders, to make an enquiry and find out what we can offer, please sign up to Crystal Parade Trade.
5. What is your selection of wholesale rhinestones?
We can offer the entire Preciosa range in wholesale quantities, however a small number products, such as chandelier components and some fancy stones, have a minimum order quantity applied. See the full range of Preciosa here, or contact us if there is something specific you are looking for.
Although the full collection of Zodiac Crystals isn't listed in wholesale quantities, they are all available to purchase in bulk, simply contact us for more details.
As discussed above, Swarovski have limited who can buy and sell wholesale Swarovski crystals, so we now only stock smaller retail quantities.
6. What is the ordering process for wholesale rhinestones?
You can order wholesale Preciosa rhinestones and wholesale Zodiac rhinestones directly from our website, or via telephone. Simply find the product you wish to purchase, then select the correct quantity from the drop down menu, and add to basket!
You can either create an account with us, or checkout as a guest, however by checking out as a guest you will not be able to use discount codes or receive reward points. If you qualify for trade discount, you will be given a unique discount code which can be redeemed when you checkout.
7. What support does your company offer for large scale projects requiring wholesale rhinestones?
For large scale projects and frequent wholesale purchases, we can offer benefits such as:
- Competitive pricing / discounts
- Speedy and secure delivery
- 30 day credit for payment
- Reward points
- Access to the manufacturers full range of products
- Stock holding at our warehouse
8. What are your payment and financing options?
Depending on your monthly spend, you may qualify for 30 days credit. If your monthly spend does not reach the qualifying amount, payment will need to be made at the time of order via the website or over the phone. We accept card payment, bacs transfer and payment through PayPal and Klarna.
9. What are the shipping and handling costs for large orders?
If your order weighs less than 2kg, we will send via Royal Mail; choose between 1st class, tracked, or signed for delivery. For large orders, heavier than 2kg, consisting of wholesale rhinestones we can offer a UK courier service, prices starting from £8.* See our delivery & returns page for more information.
*Price may vary depending on time frame and location. Prices correct at time of writing.
10. What are your return and exchange policies for wholesale rhinestones?
If in the unlikely event you wish to return or exchange the wholesale rhinestones you have purchased from Crystal Parade, please notify us in writing within 2 days of receipt of the goods and make the return within 7 days of the purchase date.
Please note the following conditions:
- Goods must be returned to Crystal Parade in their original packaging, unopened and in a saleable condition. We are unable to accept or refund any returns for goods which have been opened.
- Goods must be returned in a securely packaged, padded envelope via an insurable, traceable method such as Royal Mail recorded delivery. Crystal Parade will not be liable for items which go missing.
- Crystal Parade is not liable for refunding postage costs, unless the error is on our side.
- Return carriage costs are the customer's responsibility, unless the error is on our side.
- A handling fee of 50% is levied on all returns except where it can be proved that Crystal Parade has made an order error.
- All returns must be accompanied with a copy of the invoice, together with the customers full name, address & telephone number.
11. Tips for first time wholesale buyers
If you're new to purchasing rhinestones in wholesale quantities, here are some handy tips for you to consider:
- Research Suppliers: Look for reputable suppliers known for quality products and good customer service.
- Understand Pricing: Get familiar with the pricing structure; bulk purchases usually come at a lower unit cost.
- Check Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs): Understand the supplier's MOQ to ensure it aligns with your needs. You can usually find this information on the products page.
- Request Samples: If possible, ask for samples to assess the quality before making a large purchase.
- Know Your Needs: Understand the types, sizes, and colours of rhinestones you need for your projects.
- Consider Storage: Ensure you have adequate storage space for bulk quantities, such as shelving, racking or boxes.
- Plan for Lead Time: Understand the delivery timelines to ensure they fit within your project schedules.
- Read Return Policies: Familiarize yourself with the return policy in case the products don't meet your expectations.
