Wholesale Sourcing

Shenzhen Shuibei market, MOQ, supplier vetting, factory audits and wholesale pitfalls.

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First-Time Wholesale Jewelry Order: MOQ & Logistics Checklist
Wholesale Sourcing

First-Time Wholesale Jewelry Order: MOQ & Logistics Checklist

The samples were perfect; the surprise costs were not. Logistics are where first-time buyers get burned.
James Wang Sep 26, 2026 5 min read
Wholesale Jewelry Inspection: The Goods-In Checklist That Catches Defects
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Wholesale Jewelry Inspection: The Goods-In Checklist That Catches Defects

A 5,000-unit PO arrived with 12% defects caught too late. Here is the incoming inspection checklist that catches them be...
Sarah Lin Sep 26, 2026 5 min read
Inspecting Wholesale Gemstone Parcels: The Lightbox and Tray Method
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Inspecting Wholesale Gemstone Parcels: The Lightbox and Tray Method

A parcel of 50 rubies can look perfect on the supplier photo. Under a 6500K lightbox, 8 of them are the wrong color and ...
Grace Zhao Sep 19, 2026 5 min read
Wholesale Jewelry Traps To Avoid
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Wholesale Jewelry Traps To Avoid

Substandard goods, certificate swapping, light-weighting, verbal promises. James lists the eight most common traps and f...
James Wang Sep 9, 2026 6 min read
Visiting a Wholesale Jewelry Market: Buyer Tips That Save Money
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Visiting a Wholesale Jewelry Market: Buyer Tips That Save Money

Walking a wholesale jewelry hall without a plan is how you leave with 200 pieces you cannot sell. Here is the buyer fiel...
David Chen Sep 7, 2026 5 min read
How To Find A Reliable Jewelry Supplier
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How To Find A Reliable Jewelry Supplier

1688, Shuibei or factory direct? What to check in an audit, what to inspect in goods. A practical end-to-end process.
James Wang Sep 6, 2026 6 min read
What Is MOQ? A New Buyer's Wholesale Guide
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What Is MOQ? A New Buyer's Wholesale Guide

What does minimum order quantity mean? How do mix-batch and dropshipping work? This guide explains trade terms and first...
James Wang Sep 3, 2026 6 min read
Shenzhen Shuibei Wholesale Buying Guide
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Shenzhen Shuibei Wholesale Buying Guide

First time at Shuibei? How do Wanshan, Jinzhan and the Pearl Market divide up? A practical route and pitfalls for first-...
James Wang Aug 19, 2026 6 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.