RESOURCES
Resources for brands
Practical guides, downloadable checklists, anonymised case studies and industry insights to help you make informed decisions about jewellery manufacturing.
Sustainability, traceability and standards: what a brand can request (and how to prepare it)
A procurement-focused guide: how to structure sustainability and traceability requirements without blocking production — what to ask for, what to document, and how to evaluate.
Packaging, labelling and logistics: preparing retail-ready jewellery
What to define to deliver retail-ready product: packaging, labelling, sets, final checks and shipping considerations.
3D prototyping and validation: moving from idea to manufacturable piece
What a prototype validates, when it pays off, how to reduce iterations, and how to prepare the jump to pre-series and production.
How to reduce cost without reducing quality: optimisation for production
Engineering and process strategies to lower unit cost while keeping standards: design for manufacture, variants, finishing and yield.
NDA and intellectual property: how to protect your design in manufacturing
Practical best practices to work with a manufacturer without exposing your IP: what to agree, what to document, and how to manage access and files.
Materials, alloys and finishes: how to choose without getting lost
A guide for brands: the key decisions in metal, alloy, colour and finish, and how they affect durability, aesthetics, cost and production.
Quality control (QC) in scaled jewellery production: how to ensure consistency
What gets checked, when it gets checked, and how to define acceptance criteria with a brand. A guide to stable production and less rework.
Casting vs stamping: when each process makes sense in production
A practical comparison for brands: advantages, constraints, consistency, tooling, cost, and recommended piece types.
Downloadable RFQ checklist: a template to quote smoothly
Checklist and RFQ template to request a quote with complete information. Designed for procurement and product teams.
How to request a quote (RFQ) from a jewellery manufacturer: a practical guide
What a supplier needs to quote accurately the first time: files, materials, finishes, stones, quantities, and quality criteria.
Lead time: the real phases and how to plan production timelines
A practical breakdown of lead time in jewellery manufacturing: from brief to series, what speeds it up, what slows it down, and how to plan launches without last-minute surprises.
MOQ (minimum order quantity): how it's set and how to optimise it
What drives MOQ in jewellery manufacturing for brands, how it affects unit cost and consistency, and how to structure a viable order from the first contact.
Jewellery Manufacturing Trends in 2026: Technology Meets Tradition
Discover how fine jewellery manufacturers are blending cutting-edge technology with traditional craftsmanship to meet the demands of modern luxury brands.