How do I design packaging that protects chains and earrings in transit?
How to pack chains and earrings so they arrive tangle-free and undamaged: holders, cards, pouches, outer boxes and testing before you ship.
Custom Jewelry
Custom jewelry guides: how to design your own piece, from CAD and sampling to engraving and delivery.
How do I vet a jewelry factory before placing a first order?
A practical checklist to vet a jewelry factory before a first order: samples, references, video calls, documents, communication and a small trial order.
What should a shipping policy for jewelry say?
State processing time, carriers, costs, customs and what happens if a parcel is lost. The FTC rule covers stated shipping times in the US.
How do I choose a brand name and check it is not already used for jewelry?
Search trademark databases before you commit to a name. The USPTO offers a search system, and clearance depends on likelihood of confusion.
Should I pay a factory deposit by bank transfer or use an order-protection service?
Factory orders usually need a deposit. We found no verified rules on protection for business payments, so see how to stage payments and what to put in writing.
How do I photograph jewelry honestly so customers get what they see?
How to photograph jewelry honestly: consistent lighting, accurate colour, scale references, unedited close-ups and avoiding misleading effects.
How do I split an order across several styles without raising the MOQ?
How to split an order across several styles within the minimum order quantity: shared materials, variations on one base and what to ask the factory.
How do I turn a customer’s reference photo into measurable specs?
How to turn a reference photo into measurable jewelry specifications: estimating size, proportions, stones and finish, and confirming them with a sample.
What does a pre-shipment inspection of jewelry usually cover?
What a pre-shipment inspection of jewelry usually checks: quantity, appearance, markings, size, weight, packaging and testing, and how reports are used.
Choosing a Custom Jewelry Maker: Questions to Ask
A custom maker’s value is decided by whether they manufacture or resell, and by how they handle tooling, revisions and documentation. The portfolio does not answer that.
Jewelry Engraving: Fonts, Depth and What Lasts
Laser engraving is not worse than hand engraving. The method matters less than the depth and the letter size, and those are what decide how long a mark lasts.
CAD and 3D Rendering in Custom Jewelry: What You Approve
A CAD rendering survives the approval meeting and the finished piece does not. The values behind the model, not the image, are what you are approving.