Industry Insights

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

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Gold Karats Explained: 10K, 14K, 18K, and 24K Compared
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Gold Karats Explained: 10K, 14K, 18K, and 24K Compared

Gold karats measure purity, and the number changes everything about a piece of jewelry. 24K is pure gold, too soft for d...
Editorial Team Sep 29, 2026 13 min read
Jewelry Supply Chain Markup: Where the Price Goes
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Jewelry Supply Chain Markup: Where the Price Goes

A diamond engagement ring that retails for $5,000 may have cost the retailer $2,500, the manufacturer $1,200, and so on ...
Editorial Team Sep 29, 2026 13 min read
Rhodium Plating Explained: Why White Gold Turns Yellow
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Rhodium Plating Explained: Why White Gold Turns Yellow

White gold is not naturally white. Most white gold jewelry is coated in rhodium, a precious metal in the platinum family...
Editorial Team Sep 29, 2026 13 min read
Ring Settings Compared: Prong, Bezel, Pavé, and Channel
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Ring Settings Compared: Prong, Bezel, Pavé, and Channel

The setting holds the stone and shapes the look of a ring as much as the stone itself. A prong setting lets light in and...
Editorial Team Sep 29, 2026 14 min read
The 4Cs of Diamonds Explained: Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat
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The 4Cs of Diamonds Explained: Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat

The 4Cs are the universal language of diamond grading, yet most buyers and even some retailers cannot explain how they a...
Editorial Team Sep 29, 2026 13 min read
Sustainable Jewelry Manufacturing: Ethical and Eco-Friendly Practices
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Sustainable Jewelry Manufacturing: Ethical and Eco-Friendly Practices

Complete guide to sustainable jewelry: recycled metals, ethical gemstones, eco-friendly manufacturing, certifications, c...
Editorial Team Sep 29, 2026 5 min read
The Economics of Jewelry Manufacturing: Cost Breakdown and Profit Margins
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The Economics of Jewelry Manufacturing: Cost Breakdown and Profit Margins

Complete guide to jewelry manufacturing economics: cost breakdown (materials, labor, overhead), pricing strategies, prof...
Editorial Team Sep 29, 2026 4 min read
Jewelry Metal Alloys: Understanding Gold, Silver, and Platinum Compositions
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Jewelry Metal Alloys: Understanding Gold, Silver, and Platinum Compositions

Technical guide to jewelry metal alloys: how gold, silver, and platinum are alloyed for jewelry, the role of each alloyi...
Editorial Team Sep 29, 2026 4 min read
Moissanite Manufacturing: How Lab-Grown Silicon Crystals Are Created
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Moissanite Manufacturing: How Lab-Grown Silicon Crystals Are Created

Technical guide to moissanite manufacturing: how silicon carbide crystals are grown in labs, the Lely method, cutting an...
Editorial Team Sep 29, 2026 4 min read
Jewelry Quality Control: A Manufacturer's Checklist for Consistency
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Jewelry Quality Control: A Manufacturer's Checklist for Consistency

Complete jewelry quality control guide: inspection checklists for castings, settings, plating, stones, and finished piec...
Editorial Team Sep 29, 2026 4 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.