Guide4 min read·Updated 2026-10-22

How to write an inquiry a factory can quote straight away

A factory can only quote what it can see. When the design, quantities, sizes and extras are all on the page, you get a quote you can act on, without a week of follow-up questions.

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In short

Send the design (code, link or photo), colours with quantities, sizes, changes, logo and packaging, and when and where you need the goods. Custom MOQ is 100 pcs per design per colour, sizes mixed within a colour. The quote is free.

The checklist

  1. 1
    The design

    A RingCatalog code (like RC12288), a link, or a photo. Several designs? Put them in one shortlist and send it once.

  2. 2
    Colours and quantities

    How many pieces in each colour. The minimum is 100 per design per colour; colours cannot be combined to reach it.

  3. 3
    Sizes

    Your size split inside each colour, for example sizes 6–10 at 20 each. Not sure? Write “common split” and we suggest one; the ring size chart converts US, HK and EU sizes.

  4. 4
    Changes

    What should differ from the photo: width, stone colour, finish, plating colour. Say what you do not want, too; it saves the most rework.

  5. 5
    Logo and packaging

    Inside engraving, a logo on the face, ring boxes, pouches, hang tags and barcodes.

  6. 6
    Timing and destination

    When you need the goods in hand and which country they ship to, so we can suggest courier, air or sea.

What slows a quote down

  1. “Make it look premium” without saying how. Point at the part: a thicker band, a polished face, a bigger stone.
  2. One total quantity for several colours. Split it by colour, because each colour starts at 100 pieces.
  3. A screenshot with no notes. Mark what you like about it: the face, the shank, the stone or the finish.
TemplatesPrefer a form? The inquiry checklist and design brief templates cover the same points.

FAQ

Do I need to register?

No. Quotes are free and need no sign-up.

How soon do you reply?

Within 24 hours, with unit prices, sampling and lead times.

Written by our editors; diagrams are original line drawings. Spotted a mistake?Tell us and we will update it and note the date.