What is the process of customizing jewelry?
Custom Jewelry Process
Customizing jewelry involves clear steps to create a piece tailored to the client’s needs.
- Identify Needs and Budget
Clients discuss style, materials, gemstones, and budget with the designer. - Create Concept and Sketch
Designers draft sketches based on client preferences, refining ideas collaboratively. - 3D Modeling
Designers use CAD software to create accurate 3D models, helping clients visualize designs. - Select Materials
Clients and designers choose metals (gold, silver, platinum) and gemstones (diamonds, sapphires) that match the design. - Make Wax Molds and Cast
Technicians craft wax molds for casting, then replace wax with metal using the lost wax process. - Polish and Set Gems
Experts polish metal components and securely set gemstones to complete the design. - Final Polish and Plating
Jewelry undergoes polishing for shine and optional plating for durability and beauty. - Inspect Quality
Every piece is inspected for structure, appearance, and stone security to ensure top quality. - Deliver Finished Jewelry
Clients receive their custom piece along with maintenance advice and repair options.
Collaboration is Key
Strong communication ensures the final piece reflects the client’s vision. Choose experienced jewelers to guarantee high-quality results.
FAQ
We are the first jewelry factory in the industry to offer a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of one piece. We are very friendly to jewelry retailers who place orders online or through stores for custom jewelry.
For first-time clients, we can accept a 30% advance payment to establish trust, with the remaining 70% due before shipment. For clients with an established trust, to enhance efficiency, we typically require full payment before production begins. This can be decided through negotiation.
We generally offer international express shipping services, including DHL, FedEx, UPS, and others, which typically take 3-7 days to reach worldwide destinations at a cost of $50. We also provide slower shipping options, such as 4px, which usually takes 10-15 days to reach global destinations at a cost of $10.
We can produce jewelry using materials such as 925 silver, 9K, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, Pt950, and 18K palladium gold. We can set various stones, including but not limited to natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, as well as various types of natural gemstones, synthetic gemstones, pearls, and more.