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In-depth guides on moissanite, diamond, lab-grown diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald and aquamarine: properties, origin, pricing and buying.

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Diamond Ring Manufacturer Factory Engagement OEM - HOLYCOME
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Diamond Ring Manufacturer Factory Engagement OEM - HOLYCOME

Choosing a diamond ring manufacturer is one of the highest-stakes sourcing decisions a jewelry brand makes. A ring is th...
Editorial Team Oct 26, 2026 12 min read
Lab Grown Diamond Manufacturer CVD HPHT Factory - HOLYCOME
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Lab Grown Diamond Manufacturer CVD HPHT Factory - HOLYCOME

Lab-grown diamonds have moved from a laboratory curiosity to a mass-market product in less than ten years. Global produc...
Editorial Team Oct 26, 2026 12 min read
Emerald vs Jade: A Stockist Guide to the Green Wall
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Emerald vs Jade: A Stockist Guide to the Green Wall

Both read green from across the room, but emerald and jade grade, set, and price like two entirely different products.
Sarah Lin Oct 7, 2026 5 min read
Why Moissanite Is Rated 9.25 on the Mohs Scale
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Why Moissanite Is Rated 9.25 on the Mohs Scale

Why moissanite sits at 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale, how the scale works, and what 9.25 means for scratching, wear an...
David Chen Oct 7, 2026 4 min read
Amethyst vs Rose Quartz: A Stockist's Color & Wear Guide
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Amethyst vs Rose Quartz: A Stockist's Color & Wear Guide

Both are quartz, but amethyst and rose quartz sell, chip, and price very differently once they leave the display window.
Sarah Lin Oct 6, 2026 5 min read
Emerald vs Green Glass: Field Tests That Protect a Wholesale Reorder
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Emerald vs Green Glass: Field Tests That Protect a Wholesale Reorder

An 8x6mm emerald parcel at $2.20 per stone is almost certainly glass. Here is the ten-minute test routine sourcing teams...
Grace Zhao Oct 4, 2026 6 min read
How Gemstone Cuts Shape Light and Value
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How Gemstone Cuts Shape Light and Value

The cut is the only 4C a cutter controls directly. Here is how faceting geometry changes brilliance, value and which gem...
Sarah Lin Oct 1, 2026 7 min read
Color-Change Gems: Alexandrite and Its Lookalikes
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Color-Change Gems: Alexandrite and Its Lookalikes

A gem that looks green in daylight and red under candlelight is astonishing. Here is how alexandrite and its more afford...
Sarah Lin Oct 1, 2026 7 min read
Chrome Diopside: The Green Gem Buyers Overlook
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Chrome Diopside: The Green Gem Buyers Overlook

Chrome diopside offers one of the deepest greens in gemology at a fraction of an emerald price. Here is what buyers, ret...
Sarah Lin Oct 1, 2026 7 min read
Jade Gemstone Guide: Jadeite vs Nephrite, Imperial Green and Treatments - HOLYCOME
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Jade Gemstone Guide: Jadeite vs Nephrite, Imperial Green and Treatments - HOLYCOME

Jade is two different stones, jadeite and nephrite, prized for toughness and carved for millennia. This guide explains F...
Sarah Lin Sep 30, 2026 11 min read

Wholesale Order Terms

As a factory-direct jewelry manufacturer, we quote every order against stone type, metal, setting and finish. Loose stones are priced per carat, finished rings, earrings and bracelets per piece, and custom metal work per gram. Send your stone, metal, size and quantity for a wholesale price list in USD, quoted with FOB, EXW or DDP shipping terms.

MOQ & Pricing

Minimum order quantity (MOQ) starts from 5 pcs per style. Mixed-SKU orders are accepted, and volume discounts apply from 50 pcs; pricing is tiered by quantity and quoted per piece, per carat or per gram.

Lead Time

Ready-stock pieces ship in 2-5 business days. Custom sampling takes 5-10 days; bulk production lead time runs 10-25 days, depending on design, stone size and order quantity, confirmed in your written quote.

Payment Terms

We accept T/T telegraphic bank transfer, PayPal, Alibaba Trade Assurance and Western Union. OEM and private-label orders require a 30% deposit, with the 70% balance paid before shipment.

Shipping

DHL, FedEx and UPS for samples and small orders; air or sea freight for bulk. Worldwide delivery under FOB, EXW or DDP terms, with QC photos shared before dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is your MOQ for wholesale jewelry orders?

MOQ starts from 5 pcs per style. Mixed-SKU orders are welcome, and catalog styles can be combined into one batch. Larger OEM/ODM and private-label programs negotiate a tiered MOQ and volume discount.

How do you price wholesale moissanite and diamond jewelry?

Loose stones are quoted per carat, finished rings, earrings and bracelets per piece, and custom metal work per gram. Send the stone, metal, size and quantity, and our sales team returns a wholesale price list with USD FOB, EXW or DDP quotes and a written price range.

What is the typical lead time for samples and bulk orders?

Ready-stock pieces prepare in 2-5 business days. Samples take 5-10 days; bulk production lead time runs 10-25 days depending on design, stone size and quantity. The exact timeline is confirmed in your quote before sampling.

Which payment methods and terms do you accept?

We accept T/T telegraphic bank transfer, PayPal, Alibaba Trade Assurance and Western Union. Custom and OEM orders require a 30% deposit, and the 70% balance is paid before shipment; final terms are agreed in the order agreement.

Can you produce custom OEM/ODM and private-label jewelry?

Yes. Send your CAD file, photo, sketch or target price. We handle stone selection, casting, setting, plating, laser engraving, hang tags, jewelry boxes and certificate cards under your own brand name.