Ordering custom silver jewelry from China follows eight steps: send a clear brief, get a quote, approve a CAD model, approve a physical sample, confirm bulk specifications, produce, inspect and ship. With a factory like Deechy, CAD takes 3–5 business days, a sample about 10–20 days in total, and bulk production usually 7–15 days. Custom jewelry manufacturers for small businesses can start at low quantities, and this guide explains each step and the mistakes to avoid.
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Custom jewelry is less complicated than most first-time buyers expect, as long as each step is approved before the next begins. The steps below are the ones we follow at Deechy Jewelry Manufacturing & Design, where custom designs start from 20–30 pieces per style with a one-time $30 tooling fee. If you have not yet decided whether to supply your own design or use ours, start with our guide to OEM vs ODM jewelry.
Step 1: Write a Clear Brief
- Piece type and size: ring, pendant, earrings or bracelet, with approximate dimensions
- Metal and finish: sterling silver, and whether it is plated in white rhodium, gold or rose gold
- Stones: type, size, shape and colour
- Quantity and timing: how many pieces and when you need them
- References: sketches or photos showing the look you want
- Branding: logo engraving, stamp position, packaging
Step 2: Get a Quote
The factory confirms the design is feasible, flags anything that will cause problems in production, and gives you a price. At Deechy the tooling fee is a one-time $30 per style.
Step 3: Approve the CAD Model
A designer builds a 3D CAD model from your brief. At Deechy this takes 3–5 business days. Check dimensions, stone sizes and proportions now, because changes are easy at this stage and expensive later.
Step 4: Approve the Sample
The approved CAD becomes a physical sample, which takes 5–10 business days, so about 10–20 days in total from brief to sample. Check weight, finish, stone setting and clasps. Give specific feedback if anything needs changing, and approve in writing when it is right. The sample fee is credited against your first bulk order of 100 pieces or more.
Step 5: Confirm Bulk Specifications
Write down quantity, plating type and thickness, stone details, logo, packaging and delivery date. Keep the approved sample as your golden sample; our guide to sample-to-bulk consistency explains why this matters.
Step 6: Bulk Production
At Deechy, bulk production usually takes 7–15 days, or about 25 days for orders above 500 pieces, depending on the style. Every piece goes through our 10-step quality control process.
Step 7: Pre-Shipment Check
Ask for photos or a video of the finished batch before it ships, and compare it with the golden sample.
Step 8: Shipping
Air express takes 5–10 business days. DDP is available to most countries, so duty and customs clearance are included in the delivered price.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Skipping the physical sample and approving from photos
- Approving CAD without checking dimensions
- Writing "gold plated" without stating the thickness in microns
- Not agreeing in writing who owns the design
If you want to start from an existing design instead, browse our pendants and rings, or pick a piece such as this opal charm necklace, and ask us to adapt it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get a custom silver jewelry sample from China?
At Deechy, CAD takes 3–5 business days and the sample 5–10 business days, so about 10–20 days in total, plus shipping.
What is the minimum order for custom silver jewelry?
At Deechy, custom designs start from 20–30 pieces per style, with a one-time $30 tooling fee.
How long does bulk production take?
Usually 7–15 days, or about 25 days for orders above 500 pieces, depending on the style.
Is the sample fee refundable?
At Deechy the sample fee is credited against your first bulk order of 100 pieces or more.
Who owns a custom design?
Agree it in writing before production. At Deechy, a design developed for you is not sold to other buyers, and you can also buy exclusive rights to an existing catalog style.
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