Your first custom ring order: 5 things to know before you order
No craft knowledge needed. After this you will know what to send the factory, how many pieces to plan for and how long it takes to arrive.
Every ring is 316L stainless steel with vacuum PVD plating. Each design starts at 100 pieces per colour, sizes mixed within a colour. Factory designs use an existing mould; a new design from a photo is sampled from US$100 (mould and physical samples included). Physical samples arrive in about 15–20 days (3D design only: about 7 days), bulk takes about 35–45 days.
The 5 things
- 1Material
All rings are 316L stainless steel with vacuum PVD plating. The reference photo can be gold, silver or anything else; we make it in steel.
- 2MOQ
100 pcs per design per colour, and you can mix sizes inside those 100. For example sizes 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 at 20 pieces each. Two colours means 100 of each.
- 3Mould
Factory designs use an existing mould. A reference photo or your own image needs a new mould: new design sampling starts at orders from US$100, mould and physical samples included.
- 4Samples
About 15–20 days to a physical sample in hand, delivery included; about 7 days if you only need a 3D design and 3D print. Bulk starts only after you approve the sample.
- 5Lead time
Bulk takes about 35–45 days, counted from sample approval and deposit, depending on quantity and craft.
What to send with your inquiry
A quote comes back faster and closer to the final price when the factory does not have to ask follow-up questions. Five items cover most of it:
- The design: a RingCatalog code (like RC12288) or a photo. Several designs? Put them in one shortlist and send it once.
- Colours, and how many pieces in each colour.
- Sizes. If you are not sure, write "common split" and we suggest one. The ring size chart converts US, HK and EU sizes.
- Logo, engraving and packaging, if any.
- When you need the goods, and where they ship to.
Where the money goes
| Item | When | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New design sampling | Only for a new mould (reference photo or your image) | Orders from US$100 per design, mould and physical samples included |
| Sample fee | Before bulk | Set out in your quote |
| Unit price | Bulk order | Quoted per design: weight, plating and stones |
| Shipping | With bulk | Quoted by destination and method: courier, air or sea |
Every quote is free and needs no sign-up. The quote sheet is final.
Timeline
- Quote reply
- Within 24 hours
- 3D model (new mould only)
- About 2–3 days
- Sample
- About 15–20 days
- Bulk
- About 35–45 days after sample approval and deposit
Next steps
FAQ
Can I buy a few samples first?
Yes, for designs marked in stock. Other designs are made to order from 100 pieces.
Can I mix sizes and colours in the 100 pieces?
Sizes, yes; colours, no. The 100 pieces are per design per colour, and sizes can be mixed within each colour.
What does sampling a new design cost?
Orders from US$100 per new design, mould and physical samples included. The quote sets out the details.
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