Why is Italian jewelry more expensive?
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- Oct 15,2026
Italy's cost comes from higher labour rates, smaller-batch workshops, longer lead times, and the brand premium attached to "Made in Italy" craft and design heritage. Those factors place Italian output in the fine and premium tiers rather than fast fashion.
Buyers pay for provenance and finishing, not for the lowest unit price — which makes Italy a complement to, not a replacement for, a China-led volume line.