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Choosing designs, planning quantities and craft: the questions buyers ask most before ordering. Every article links back to designs you can add to your shortlist.
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FaceFACE
Shape, flat or domed, edges
1 article →ShankSHANK
Tapered, split, twisted
1 article →SettingSETTING
Bezel, prong and pavé looks
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Polished, brushed, hammered, sandblasted
See designs →MotifMOTIF
Geometric, floral, lettering
See designs →316L & platingMATERIAL
Stainless steel, vacuum PVD
1 article →How a ring is made, step by step
How each step affects price and lead time is noted on the card, so the quote holds no surprises.
A 3D model is built from your photo or sketch to fix size, thickness and ring sizes.
Only for new moulds · about 2–3 days02Master and mouldA wax master is printed and a rubber mould is made; every ring comes from this mould.
New design sampling from US$100, mould and physical samples included03Lost-wax castingWax is injected, built into a tree and cast in stainless steel to get the raw rings.
Heavier rings cost more per piece04Turning and cuttingPlain bands and grooves are turned on a lathe; diamond cuts add bright facets.
Plain bands can skip the mould and ship sooner05PolishingCasting marks are removed, then the surface is polished, brushed or sandblasted.
The finish sets the look and feel06Vacuum PVD platingGold, rose gold, black and other colours are plated in a vacuum chamber.
Thicker plating wears better, costs a little more07Enamel / resinColoured enamel or resin is filled into the grooves.
More colours, more hours08Stone settingZirconia, crystals or cabochons are glued or set.
The number of stones drives the unit price09Laser engraving and QCLogos and inside text are lasered; each ring is checked against the sample before packing.
Logo engraving uses the same mould, no new mouldChoosing a finish
| Finish | Looks | Scratch resistance | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polished | Bright, strong reflections | Average | Base |
| Brushed | Fine lines in one direction | Good | + a little |
| Hammered | Broken, faceted reflections | Very good | + a little |
| Sandblasted | Even matte | Good | + a little |
Vacuum PVD plating colours
One design can be ordered in mixed colours. Plating thickness can be set on request: thicker wears better and costs a little more. Swatches are a guide; the sample is final.
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Ring shanks explained: straight, tapered, split and twisted
The shank decides whether a ring looks light or heavy from the side.
Your first custom ring order: 5 things to know before you order
No craft knowledge needed. After this you will know what to send, how many to order and how long it takes.
316L stainless steel and vacuum PVD plating
Why every ring is 316L stainless steel, what vacuum PVD plating does, and the facts you can quote.
Signet ring faces: square, octagon or cushion?
The corners decide whether it reads as a badge or a setting, and how much room there is to engrave.
How to write an inquiry a factory can quote straight away
Code or photo, colours and sizes, quantity, logo and packaging, timing.
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Ring shanks explained: straight, tapered, split and twisted
The shank decides whether a ring looks light or heavy from the side.
Quick glossary
The main surface on top, facing out.
The part that goes around the finger.
Where the shank meets the face.
A metal rim wraps the edge of the stone.
Metal claws hold the stone.
Covered in small dents, so light breaks into pieces.
A matte surface of fine lines in one direction.
The band does not close; the ends stay apart or cross.
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