Who buys silver & fashion jewellery in New York City
Buyer sectors in New York City relevant to silver & fashion jewellery: Indian diaspora grocery & spice distributors; gems & jewellery traders.
- Trade hub: Jackson Heights 74th Street (Little India, VERIFIED)
- Trade hub: Hunts Point Produce & Meat Markets (Bronx) (ASSUMPTION)
- Trade hub: NYC Garment District
- Trade hub: 47th St Diamond District (ASSUMPTION)
- Trade hub: FTZ No. 1 Staten Island (ASSUMPTION)
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Silver & Fashion Jewellery for New York City buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Silver fineness | 925 sterling (92.5% Ag), stamped; rhodium or oxidised finish (typical) |
| Stones | Natural semi-precious (amethyst, garnet, moonstone, turquoise etc.), CZ, lab-grown (typical) |
| Fashion base metals | Brass, copper, zinc alloy; nickel-free and lead-safe on request (typical) |
| Plating | Gold, rose gold, rhodium, antique; 0.5-2.5 µm (typical) |
| EU limits | Nickel release ≤ 0.5 µg/cm²/week (prolonged skin contact); Pb ≤ 0.05%; Cd ≤ 0.01% (REACH, typical buyer spec) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How long does silver & fashion jewellery take to reach New York City from India?
About 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days at sea from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) to New York / New Jersey, plus inland and clearance time (estimate).
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in New York City?
Jackson Heights 74th Street (Little India, VERIFIED); Hunts Point Produce & Meat Markets (Bronx) (ASSUMPTION); NYC Garment District.
Can you deliver silver & fashion jewellery door-to-door in New York City?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in United States handles customs clearance.
Is your silver 925 sterling?
Yes. 92.5% silver, stamped 925, with XRF assay reports per lot.
Is fashion jewellery nickel-free?
On request. EU-bound fashion jewellery is made with nickel-safe plating and tested for nickel release, lead and cadmium.
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Silver & Fashion Jewellery for New York City: request a quote
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