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Key Features- Size: 2.2" x 0.5" (Jewelry Butterfly Label)
- Material: Polypropylene with permanent acrylic adhesive, UV coating
- Application: Retail jewelry tags, small item and cable labeling
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Key Features- Material: Thermal transfer polypropylene label
- Durability: Superior smear resistance & chemical durability
- Quantity: Case of 6 rolls, 3,510 labels per roll
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Key Features- Size: 5.58 cm x 1.27 cm (2.2" x 0.5")
- Material: Direct Thermal Matte Polypropylene, Permanent Adhesive
- Temperature Range: -54°C to 55°C (-65°F to 131°F)
More about Jewelry Barcode Labels
Jewelry barcode labels are designed for accurate identification, pricing, and inventory tracking of jewelry, watches, and other small, high-value merchandise. Their compact form factors make them ideal for applications where space is limited while providing clear, scannable barcodes for inventory management, point-of-sale, stock counts, and loss prevention. Available in a variety of sizes, materials, and configurations, jewelry barcode labels help retailers improve inventory accuracy, streamline operations, and maintain reliable item-level visibility throughout the retail environment.
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Jewelry Barcode Labels Built for Small, High-Value Merchandise
A standard barcode label is too large, and paper stock too fragile, for a ring, chain, or watch that a customer will handle repeatedly on the sales floor. At Atlas RFID, our jewelry barcode labels are sized and built specifically for small, high-value items, supporting accurate identification, pricing, and inventory tracking across retail jewelry counters, watch displays, and loss-prevention workflows.
Material matters at this scale. Featured labels here are direct thermal polypropylene, a synthetic film that resists smudging and tearing from repeated handling, unlike a paper label that can smear or wear through after a few tries-on. That durability keeps a barcode scannable through the entire life of the item on the sales floor.
Compact sizing, around 2.2"x0.5", lets the label wrap around a ring shank or chain without covering the piece itself, keeping the barcode readable while the jewelry stays fully visible to shoppers.
Choosing the Right Jewelry Barcode Label
Two decisions determine which jewelry label fits your merchandise: the label's shape, and how it's printed.
- Butterfly vs. rat-tail: Butterfly labels, like the ones featured here, have two adhesive wings that fold around a ring shank or chain link, securing the label without a separate string or loop. Rat-tail labels are a narrower strip designed to thread through a loop, clasp, or small hole, which suits items a butterfly label can't easily wrap around.
- Direct thermal printing: These labels print with heat only, no ribbon required, which keeps the small-batch labeling process at a jewelry counter simple. Just confirm your desktop label printer is direct thermal compatible before ordering.
- Size and quantity: A compact 2.2"x0.5" format fits most rings and chains without covering the piece, and cases with thousands of labels per roll keep frequently re-tagged inventory stocked without constant reordering.
Not sure whether butterfly or rat-tail fits your merchandise, or whether your printer is compatible? Our team can help you match the right jewelry barcode label to your application.
Frequently Asked Questions: Jewelry Barcode Labels
If you have questions about choosing jewelry barcode labels for your retail or inventory application, check out the answers to our most frequently asked questions below.
What's the difference between a butterfly label and a rat-tail label?
A butterfly label has two adhesive wings that fold around a ring shank or chain link, holding the label in place without any additional string or loop. A rat-tail label is a narrow strip meant to be threaded through a loop, clasp, or small opening, making it a better fit for items a butterfly label can't wrap around easily.
Why use polypropylene instead of paper for jewelry labels?
Polypropylene is a synthetic film that resists smudging, tearing, and moisture far better than paper, which matters for jewelry labels that get handled repeatedly during tries-on and price checks. A paper label can smear or wear through quickly under that kind of daily handling; polypropylene keeps the barcode scannable for the item's full time on the sales floor.
What printer do I need for jewelry barcode labels?
Jewelry barcode labels featured here print with direct thermal desktop printers, which apply heat directly to the label and don't require a ribbon. Confirm your desktop label printer supports direct thermal printing and the label's specific width before ordering, since jewelry labels are a narrower format than standard shipping or retail labels.
What size jewelry label fits a typical ring or chain?
A compact 2.2" x 0.5" butterfly label is a common size for rings and chains, small enough to wrap around the piece without covering it while still fitting a scannable barcode. Exact sizing needs can vary by item, so it's worth comparing dimensions against your specific merchandise before ordering in bulk.
Shop Jewelry Barcode Labels at Atlas RFID
Explore durable, compact jewelry barcode labels built for accurate identification, pricing, and inventory tracking of rings, chains, watches, and other small, high-value merchandise. Not sure whether you need butterfly or rat-tail labels? Our team can help you find the right match.
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