How a US e-commerce brand moved from stainless to sterling silver: metal/conversion split quotes, barrier plating spec and a 12-SKU deep assortment.
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Jewelry Buying
Buying checklists, specification sheets, sampling, quality control and negotiation practice for jewelry procurement teams.
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Case Study: Building a Private Label Program for an EU Retail Chain
Private label program case study: packaging-first sequencing, catalogue-adapted styles and per-style compliance that launched 26 SKUs in 22 weeks.
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Case Study: Scaling a Personalized Jewelry Subscription with Made-to-Order Production
Personalized subscription case study: 72-hour MTO batching, artwork template workflow and length-band pricing that cut churn 22% at 2,000 units a month.
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Quotation Comparison Template
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- UpdatedSeptember 10, 2026
A ready to use quotation comparison template for jewelry sourcing teams.
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Jewelry Spec Sheet Template
- FormatPDF + Excel
- Size180 KB
- UpdatedJuly 2, 2026
A one-page jewelry spec sheet template: plating microns, stone callouts, tolerances, packaging and compliance fields with fill-in conventions.
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Factory Audit Checklist for Jewelry Suppliers
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- Size240 KB
- UpdatedJune 25, 2026
Factory audit checklist for jewelry suppliers: licence and plating-house verification, bench-level quality checks and the five stop-the-programme items.
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Is the sample cost refunded on a bulk order?
Commonly yes once the order passes the supplier quantity break, with the sample fee credited against the first invoice.
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Do lab-grown diamonds need a certificate?
Yes for stones sold as diamonds. IGI and GIA issue reports for lab-grown stones, and the report number is usually laser inscribed on the girdle.
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14K Gold Plated Brass Hoop Earrings
- MOQ300 pairs per finish
- Price bandUSD 0.55-1.10 FOB by size
- Lead time20-30 days
Hollow-form hoop earring in brass with 14K gold plating, 0.5 micron, in three diameters.
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Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Solitaire Pendant
- MOQ150 pcs per stone size
- Price bandUSD 3.20-6.50 FOB by stone size
- Lead time22-32 days
Rhodium plated sterling silver pendant with a single round brilliant cubic zirconia, 6mm setting.
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Lab-Grown Diamond Solitaire Ring
- MOQ50 pcs per size mix, stones to order
- Price bandUSD 95-260 FOB by stone size (0.3-0.7 ct)
- Lead time30-45 days including stone procurement
Four prong solitaire in 14K gold or platinum, IGI reported lab-grown centre stone from 0.5ct.
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Moissanite Tennis Bracelet in Sterling Silver
- MOQ200 pcs per colour
- Price bandUSD 11.00-19.00 FOB by length and stone size
- Lead time25-35 days after sample approval
Four-prong moissanite tennis line on rhodium-plated 925 silver with double-safety clasp. MOQ 200 pieces, re-orders at half MOQ.
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