Shopify Fees for Jewelry Stores
Jewelry has high average order values ($100–500+) and strong margins — but Shopify transaction fees scale with order value. A 2% transaction fee on a $300 order is $6. Here's how to calculate your true margin on jewelry sales.
💡 Jewelry AOV is typically $80–400. Enter your actual selling price and material/production cost as COGS.
Shopify Fee Rate by Plan
| Plan | Monthly | Transaction Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $39 | 2% (0% with SP) | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Shopify | $105 | 1% (0% with SP) | 2.6% + 30¢ |
| Advanced | $399 | 0.5% (0% with SP) | 2.4% + 30¢ |
| Plus | $2,300+ | 0.15% (0% with SP) | 2.15% + 30¢ |
SP = Shopify Payments. Enabling Shopify Payments waives the transaction fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Shopify fees for handmade jewelry?
Shopify Basic charges $39/month + 2% transaction fee (or $0 with Shopify Payments) + 2.9% + 30¢ payment processing. On a $150 handmade ring, total Shopify fees are ~$4.65 (3.1% of sale) with Shopify Payments, or ~$7.65 (5.1%) with a third-party gateway.
Is Shopify or Etsy better for selling jewelry?
Etsy for discovery (buyers actively search for jewelry); Shopify for your own brand and lower fees at scale. Etsy charges 6.5% + 3% + $0.20/listing = ~10% effective rate. Shopify with Shopify Payments is ~3%. The crossover point is roughly $600–800/month in jewelry sales.
Do I need special Shopify apps for jewelry?
Useful jewelry-specific apps: ring size guides (free/low cost), 3D/360° product viewers (~$15–30/month), metal/customization configurators ($50–200/month), and inventory management for multiple SKUs per design. Factor these into your monthly Shopify cost.
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