Q1 2026 Recap: We nearly doubled!

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Q1 2026 JEWELRY INDUSTRY RECAP

We Nearly Doubled. Here's Why That's Good News For You!

From the Desk of the CEO =E2=80=93 Wholesale Jewelry Website

Hey there,

I'll just say it straight - Q1 was a heck of a quarter.

Not just for us at WJW, but for the customers we serve. The jewelry market =
has more momentum right now than I've seen in years.

Here's the part I want you to hear: We almost DOUBLED our business over the=
 last year. And that doesn't happen because of what we're doing in the ware=
house -=C2=A0it happens because of what you're doing out there!

You trusted us, you placed the orders, you grew your businesses. So before =
anything else - thank you. I mean that.

Now let me give you the honest rundown of what happened in Q1 and where I t=
hink the smart money is going in Q2...

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[What shopper were actually buying](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com?1)

WHAT'S MOVING

What Shoppers Were Actually Buying

Your customers are shopping with more intention. They want pieces they'll a=
ctually wear more than once =E2=80=94 things that hold up and feel like a r=
eal buy!

What was moving:

- [Charms and charm-build looks](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com/collec=
tions/new-arrivals?filter.p.product_type=3DCharms&filter.p.product_type=
=3DPendants) =E2=80=94 customers want to curate their own story.=C2=A0
- [Pearls with an edge](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com/collections/new=
-arrivals?filter.p.product_type=3DNecklaces) =E2=80=94 baroque shapes, mixe=
d textures, modern silhouettes.
- [Layered necklace stacks](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com/collections=
/wholesale-layered-necklaces) =E2=80=94 carabiner charm holders and pendant=
 chains are still on fire.
- [Body jewelry](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com/collections/wholesale-=
body-jewelry) =E2=80=94 anklets, body chains, toe rings picked up steam as =
spring hit.=C2=A0
- [Men's jewelry](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com/collections/gifts-for=
-him) =E2=80=94 more on this below. It's been a surprise.

The bigger takeaway: "affordable" alone isn't enough anymore. Customers wan=
t quality, durability, and style that punches above its price tag. That's e=
xactly where stainless steel and 18K Gold PVD earn their keep!

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OUR BIGGEST UPDATE

We Moved Into a Bigger Warehouse

We settled into our new facility earlier this year.

Moving 15,000+ SKUs was a project =E2=80=94 but we're through it, and we're=
 better for it.

What this means for you:

- More selection, faster. Deeper inventory, fewer stockouts.
- Faster fulfillment. Smarter floor plan. Orders ship quicker.
- Expanded customer service. Real people who know the product.
- More new styles, more often. Fresh drops without crowding existing invent=
ory.

This wasn't just a warehouse move. It was an investment in being a better p=
artner!

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NEW TRENDS

Value Became the New Luxury

Customers want pieces that feel premium without the premium price tag. That=
's not a downturn =E2=80=94 it's an opportunity.

The winning products shared a few traits:

- Waterproof and tarnish-resistant
- Versatile enough to layer or wear alone
- Strong perceived value
- Giftable at accessible price points

[Stainless steel](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com/collections/new-arriv=
als) isn't a "cheap alternative" anymore. It's the smart choice.

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AN UPDATE ON TARIFFS

Tariffs? We've Got You Covered.

Tariffs have been a mess =E2=80=94 duty increases ranging from 25% to over =
145%, and most suppliers are passing every penny to retailers.

We decided to handle it differently. We absorbed the costs so you wouldn't =
have to. From us, you should notice little to no change in pricing.

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[Men's jewelry](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com/collections/gifts-for-h=
im)

MEN'S JEWELRY

The Category Nobody Saw Coming

I pushed for this one. I've believed in men's jewelry for a while.
What I didn't expect was how fast it took off.

[Men's stainless steel chains](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com/collecti=
ons/mens-necklaces) =E2=80=94 figaro, curb, rope, Cuban link =E2=80=94 are =
moving at a pace that's turning heads. Rings, bracelets, pendants too. The =
men's customer is engaged, and they're spending.

If you're not merchandising men's jewelry yet, you're leaving real money on=
 the table.

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THE MOST IMPORTANT PART

What to Focus On in Q2

Here's where I'd put my energy for the next quarter:

[Mother's Day & Graduation](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com/collections=
/gifts-for-mom) =E2=80=94 your biggest gifting moments of the first half.

[Charms](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com/collections/new-arrivals?filte=
r.p.product_type=3DCharms&filter.p.product_type=3DPendants) & [Layered Neck=
laces](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com/collections/wholesale-layered-ne=
cklaces) =E2=80=94 the charm-building trend is a movement, not a moment.

[Warm-Weather Jewelry](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com/collections/ankl=
ets) =E2=80=94 anklets, toe rings, body chains. Customers are already looki=
ng.

[Men's Jewelry](https://wholesalejewelrywebsite.com/collections/gifts-for-h=
im) =E2=80=94 the chains are your entry point. Build from there.

Gold Filled Plus=E2=84=A2 =E2=80=94 We tested this line quietly to our Ente=
rprise level members, watched how it performed, and the demand was loud and=
 clear. Customers responded to it immediately =E2=80=94 the look, the quali=
ty, the price point. Expansion is in the works!

The Q2 winners will be the retailers who have inventory ready before the ho=
liday =E2=80=94 not the ones scrambling the week of Mother's Day.

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THE BOTTOM LINE

One Last Thing

A year ago, we were a solid company with a loyal customer base. Today, we'r=
e nearly double the size =E2=80=94 and still growing.

It happens because retailers like you decided to bet on us. You placed the =
orders, you gave us a shot when you had other options, and you kept coming =
back...

That trust is something we take very seriously=C2=A0- and it's why we inves=
ted in the new warehouse, grew the team, and keep pushing to add more to wh=
at we offer.

We're not done. Not even close. And neither are you.

Here's to a big Q2 =E2=80=94 let's make it count!

Cheers,

Tony Crisafi
CEO, Wholesale Jewelry Website

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