Before you order from a silver jewelry factory, check seven things: that the company is a real manufacturer, what it makes in-house, how it controls quality, what materials and stamps it uses, whether its commercial terms are clear, how well it communicates, and how it handles problems. This checklist turns each into questions you can ask and evidence you can request, so you can compare the best jewelry manufacturers on equal terms.
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Use this checklist when comparing factories side by side. Each line is a question to ask and the evidence to request. A supplier that answers most of them quickly and in writing is usually a safe one to sample with. Deechy Jewelry Manufacturing & Design is happy to be checked against every line, and we have kept the list neutral so you can use it with any supplier.
1. Company and Legitimacy
- Business license with a scope that includes production or processing
- A physical address that matches the license, the website and the invoices
- Years in business and the markets it already ships to
- Willingness to host a visit or an unscheduled video call from the production floor
2. Production Capability
- Which steps happen in-house: design and CAD, casting, polishing, stone setting, plating, packing
- Daily or monthly capacity, and how lead times change at peak season
- Typical sample and bulk lead times in writing
- Whether custom designs, logo engraving and private label are offered, and from what quantity
3. Quality Control
- A written list of QC steps, from raw material to final inspection
- How stone settings and plating are checked
- Whether you can keep a golden sample and inspect to an agreed AQL
- What happens to pieces that fail inspection
4. Materials and Marking
- Silver stamp on every piece, and where it is placed
- Plating type and thickness stated in microns
- Stone types and grades, and certificates such as GRA for moissanite if you need them
- Nickel-free findings and REACH testing if you sell into Europe
5. Commercial Terms
- Minimum order per style, and whether ready-to-ship styles have none
- Tiered pricing and where the breaks are
- Sample fees and whether they are credited against bulk
- Payment terms, shipping terms (DDP, FOB or EXW) and who owns custom molds and designs
6. Communication
- Response time and whether answers are specific
- An English-speaking contact who stays with your account
- Production updates and photos before shipment
7. After-Sales
- How defects are reported and resolved: rework, credit or replacement
- Whether reorders match the first order, and how that is controlled
How Deechy Answers the Checklist
| Checklist item | Deechy |
|---|---|
| Location | Office in Guangzhou; factory and showroom in Shanwei, Guangdong |
| Capacity | Up to 20,000 pieces a day |
| Quality control | 10-step process; S925 stamp on every piece at no extra charge |
| Minimums | No MOQ on ready-to-ship styles; tiered pricing from 50 pieces |
| Custom work | From 20–30 pieces per style with a one-time $30 tooling fee |
| Lead times | Sample about 10–20 days; bulk usually 7–15 days, about 25 days above 500 pieces |
| Extras | Logo engraving from 20–30 pieces; GRA certificates and REACH testing at extra cost |
| Shipping | Air express 5–10 business days; DDP to most countries |
To see the catalog behind these answers, browse our rings and bridal styles, such as this emerald-cut halo ring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I look for in a silver jewelry factory?
Proof that it is a real manufacturer, clear in-house production steps, a written quality control process, stamped silver and stated plating thickness, clear commercial terms, responsive communication, and a defined way of handling defects.
What documents should a jewelry factory provide?
A business license, an itemised quote, written lead times, a list of quality control steps, and on request, test reports such as REACH or stone certificates such as GRA.
How do I compare quotes from different factories?
Line by line. Make sure each quote states piece weight or size, plating type and thickness, stone type, branding, packaging, sample fees and shipping terms, then compare like with like.
Who owns the mold for a custom design?
It depends on the agreement, so confirm it in writing before you pay for tooling. Ask whether the factory will sell the design to anyone else and whether the mold can be transferred.
What is Deechy's minimum order?
Ready-to-ship styles have no minimum order, with tiered pricing from 50 pieces. Custom designs start from 20–30 pieces per style with a one-time $30 tooling fee.
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