Industry Insights

The 4Cs, settings, electroplating and the supply chain: what the trade doesn't tell you.

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How a Gemstone Reaches Your Store: The Supply Chain Nobody Shows
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How a Gemstone Reaches Your Store: The Supply Chain Nobody Shows

The 1ct sapphire pendant on the tag shows $890. The rough left the mine at under $40. Where did the other $850 go?
James Wang Oct 2, 2026 5 min read
US Jewelry Tariffs: How Buyers Should Respond
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US Jewelry Tariffs: How Buyers Should Respond

Tariffs reshape the true cost of imported jewelry. Here is how US buyers should think about duties, incoterms and sourci...
James Wang Oct 1, 2026 7 min read
Enamel Jewelry: Cloisonne vs Champleve Factory Guide
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Enamel Jewelry: Cloisonne vs Champleve Factory Guide

Bright, durable enamel color comes from glass fused to metal. Here is how cloisonne and champleve enamel are made and fi...
James Wang Oct 1, 2026 7 min read
Sprue Trees: How Jewelry Casting Actually Works
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Sprue Trees: How Jewelry Casting Actually Works

Every cast jewelry piece hangs from a sprue tree. Here is how lost-wax casting trees are built, gated and fired, and why...
James Wang Oct 1, 2026 7 min read
Jewelry Wholesale to Retail: How the Channel Actually Flows
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Jewelry Wholesale to Retail: How the Channel Actually Flows

A 40 dollar cost does not become a 120 dollar price tag; once wholesale and retail margins layer in, the math looks very...
James Wang Oct 1, 2026 5 min read
Jewelry Packaging: Why Presentation Is Part of the Product
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Jewelry Packaging: Why Presentation Is Part of the Product

Jewelry packaging is the first impression a customer has. This manufacturer's guide explains how boxes, inserts, and pri...
James Wang Sep 30, 2026 11 min read
Jewelry Finishing: Polishing, Tumbling, and Buffing Explained
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Jewelry Finishing: Polishing, Tumbling, and Buffing Explained

The step that turns a gray casting into a gleaming piece is finishing. This manufacturer's guide explains polishing, tum...
James Wang Sep 30, 2026 11 min read
Metal Stamping vs Casting: How Jewelry Is Mass Produced
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Metal Stamping vs Casting: How Jewelry Is Mass Produced

Stamping and casting are two very different ways to make jewelry, and they dictate weight, price, and durability. This m...
James Wang Sep 30, 2026 11 min read
The Skilled Bench Jeweler Shortage: Who Makes Tomorrow's Jewelry
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The Skilled Bench Jeweler Shortage: Who Makes Tomorrow's Jewelry

The jewelry industry faces a quiet shortage of skilled bench jewelers as artisans retire and demand for hand-finished pi...
James Wang Sep 30, 2026 11 min read
Hallmarking Explained: What the Stamp Inside Your Jewelry Means
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Hallmarking Explained: What the Stamp Inside Your Jewelry Means

The stamps inside a ring are a centuries-old guarantee of metal purity. This guide explains hallmarking, how assay offic...
James Wang Sep 30, 2026 12 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.