Overview

Amazon has rolled out a compulsory listing update for every jewelry product, adding a new “fine vs. fashion” classification and expanding required attribute fields for metals and pearls. The changes take effect immediately for new listings, and any non‑compliant entry will be hidden from shoppers until corrected. Sellers in the jewelry category need to adjust their catalog now to keep products visible and maintain sales momentum.

Key Points

• New jewelry classification — Every new jewelry SKU must be tagged as either “fine” or “fashion” using a dedicated attribute field.
• Six pearl attributes required — Pearl listings must now include luster, shape, minimum color, type, size per pearl, and pearl count.
• Metal details mandatory — Both metal type (e.g., gold, silver, platinum) and metal stamp (e.g., 14K, 925) are compulsory for applicable items.
• Automatic suppression of non‑compliant listings — New listings that omit any of the required fields are immediately removed from the storefront.
• Backend validation added — Amazon’s system now checks the accuracy of classification and material attributes before publishing a listing.

How the New Classification Works

1. Select jewelry_material_categorization — When creating a listing, sellers choose “fine” or “fashion” from a new dropdown. For example, a 14‑karat gold pendant would be marked “fine,” while a stainless‑steel fashion bracelet would be marked “fashion.”
2. System reveals relevant fields — After the classification is set, Amazon displays only the attribute groups that apply. A “fine” item shows metal type, metal stamp, and optional weight, whereas a “fashion” item shows fewer metal fields but still requires the classification label.
3. Enter mandatory metal data — Sellers fill in metal type (e.g., gold) and metal stamp (e.g., 18K). If the product is a silver chain, the entry would be “silver” for type and “925” for stamp.
4. Provide pearl specifics when applicable — For a pearl necklace, the seller must input six required pearl attributes such as “high luster,” “round shape,” “white‑pink color,” “Akoya type,” “7 mm size,” and “30 pearls count.”