Our Factory: a 316L Stainless Steel Ring Maker in Dongguan, China
RingCatalog is a stainless steel ring factory in Dongguan, Guangdong, China, making jewelry since 2012. We make only rings, in 316L stainless steel, from CAD and casting to plating and QC, all in-house. Minimum order: 100 pcs per design per colour, mixed sizes.
Key facts for wholesale buyers
- MOQ
- 100 pcs per design per colour, mixed sizes
- New design sampling
- From US$100, mould included; the cost is credited to your bulk order
- Payment
- 30% deposit, 70% balance before shipment; any sample cost you paid comes off the balance
- Private label
- Laser or etched logo on orders from US$300. Send us your packaging and we pack it free, or we can recommend a supplier
- Material
- 316L stainless steel, nickel- and lead-free; vacuum PVD plating
- Wear
- Waterproof, won’t fade, hypoallergenic. Colour lasts 2 years
- Lead time
- Samples: about 15–20 days after approval. Bulk: about 35–45 days after sample approval and deposit, plus about 7–15 days shipping from China
- Quote
- Free proposal and quote
On the factory floor
Every photo below was taken in our own workshops. No stock images.
From drawing to shipping, all 9 steps in-house
Each step has its own workshop and its own craftspeople.
3D CAD
We model your photo, sketch or reference design in 3D and confirm the face size, thickness and ring sizes.
Model and mould
A wax model is printed and a rubber mould made from it. Every ring comes from this mould. New design samples from US$100, mould included; the cost is credited to your bulk order.
Lost-wax casting
Wax injection, wax trees, then vacuum pressure casting in 316L stainless steel to make the blanks.
Finishing
Sprues cut, pits filled and shapes trued, until each blank matches the model.
Stone setting
Micro pavé, prong, bezel or glued settings in zircon, crystal, pearl or resin.
Three-stage polishing
Rough, fine and buff mirror polishing, or brushed, sandblasted and hammered finishes.
Laser engraving
Fibre-laser logos, inside engraving, size and 316L stamps, at adjustable depth.
Plating
Gold, rose gold, black and natural steel. In-house plating workshop since 2018.
QC and packing
Every piece is checked against the approved sample for size, weight, plating colour and stones, then packed to your spec.
What you get at every step
At each step there is something you can see and approve before we move on.
Quotation
- Unit price, new design sampling, lead times
- Deposit and after-sales terms
3D renders
- Front, side and inside views
- Key dimensions marked
Sample photos and video
- Photos from every angle, on-hand video
- Samples shipped to you to approve
Production updates
- Your project manager reports each step
- With photos from the workshop
11-26 finishing- ✓Model11-18
- ✓Casting11-22
- FinishingIn progress
- Plating12-02
- QC12-06
Outgoing QC sheet
- Inspection record, shipping photos and video
- Signed off by the QC lead before shipping
| Check | Checked | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 300 | 300 |
| Weight | 300 | 300 |
| Plating colour | 300 | 298 |
| Stones / engraving | 300 | 300 |
Quality control
Every bulk piece is checked against the sample you approved before it ships.
- Material316L stainless steel, nickel- and lead-free. Gold, silver or any other material in a reference image is made in 316L.
- Three-stage QCIncoming (IQC), in-process, and every piece before shipping
- Approved sampleBulk is checked against your approved sample for size, weight, colour and stones
- Defect rateShipped defect rate under 3%
- ColourPlating colour lasts 2 years
- Spare piecesBulk orders usually include about 10–20% spare pieces (order 100 and we typically make 110–120) to cover losses in shipping and production. Unless goods are returned because you are not satisfied, the spares usually ship with your order
- On arrivalIf anything arrives damaged or with a quality problem, it is handled by the actual number of pieces affected: returned or replaced as appropriate
We take the risk out of your first order
No bulk production before you approve the sample. We revise it until you are happy.
Finished bulk goods are photographed and filmed for you to approve before they ship.
Send any third-party inspection company to check the goods at the factory.
Bulk orders usually ship with some spare pieces; anything damaged or faulty on arrival is returned or replaced by the actual count.
Who you work with
One project manager, from quote to shipping
No chasing sales, production and QC separately. You deal with one person.
One person throughout
The same project manager handles your quote, samples, bulk and shipping.
In English
Book a video call to see the workshops or the actual samples and confirm details.
Updates without asking
You get progress photos after each key step. No need to chase.
One place for changes
Design changes, extra quantity or new dates: tell your PM once.
What working with the factory is like
One PM all the way
The same person from quote and samples to bulk, with updates whenever you ask.
Video tours and samples
In English, on video: see the workshops and the actual samples.
Your design, only for you
Designs you send are never shown publicly and never sold to other customers.
Your brand on it
Laser or etched logo on orders from US$300, plus inside engraving. Send us your packaging and we pack it free.
Lead times as a range
Bulk takes about 35–45 days from sample approval and deposit; production starts the day after your deposit.
Designs made in this factory
Factory-photo designs use existing moulds, so samples can start straight away.
Factory advice for your first order
On a budget, start with the common sizes
US women’s 5, 6, 7 and men’s 7, 8, 9 cover most customers. Split the 100 pcs per colour across these sizes.
Start with few SKUs
Designs times sizes adds up fast in stock and cash. Test the market with a few designs, then add colours and sizes to the ones that sell.
Rings wear faster than necklaces
Rings rub against hands and desks all day, so thicker plating is worth paying for. Specify the thickness in your inquiry.
Factory details
- Brand
- RingCatalog
- Address
- Dongguan, Guangdong, China
- info@ringcatalog.net
Visit us, or tour by video
Book 2 working days ahead. On site you can see the workshops and samples and confirm techniques in person. If you cannot travel, book a video call and we will show you the plating, polishing and QC areas.
Are you a factory or a trading company?
A factory. CAD, casting, polishing, plating and QC are done in our own plant in Dongguan, China.
Can I visit the factory?
Yes, by appointment. You can also book a video call to see the workshops and samples.
How do I pay?
Once the order is confirmed we issue a proforma invoice (PI). Bulk payment: 30% deposit, 70% balance before shipment; any sample cost you paid comes off the balance. Bank transfer, PayPal and credit cards are accepted.
What if there is a quality problem?
Bulk orders usually include about 10–20% spare pieces (order 100 and we typically make 110–120) to cover losses in shipping and production. Unless goods are returned because you are not satisfied, the spares usually ship with your order. If anything arrives damaged or with a quality problem, we handle it by the actual number of pieces affected: returned or replaced as appropriate.
See the factory first, or go straight to a quote?
Free quotes, no sign-up. Send one photo or a whole shortlist.
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