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Practical, factory-level guides on sourcing lab grown diamonds, moissanite and gemstone jewelry: how grades really work, what certification means for customs and resale, how MOQ and tiered pricing behave, and how to compare landed cost between suppliers.
Wholesale Sourcing · 12 min read · Jul 20, 2026
TT is irreversible, escrow costs 2-5% but protects first orders, LCs suit USD 30k+ containers. Here is the payment-structure playbook by order stage and value.
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Custom Manufacturing · 6 min read · Jul 20, 2026
A stage-by-stage account of how a factory develops a bespoke jewellery design: file requirements, CAD turnaround, sample approval, tooling, production and the docum…
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Sourcing · 5 min read · Jul 17, 2026
A step-by-step walkthrough of a first wholesale order, from the inquiry format that gets you a fast and accurate quote, through the deposit, approval sheet, inspect…
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Moissanite · 6 min read · Jul 5, 2026
How to build a wholesale bridal ring programme: size grading for your market, metal choice by price band, comfort-fit and finishing standards, and the sizing curve…
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Supplier Vetting · 12 min read · Jul 4, 2026
Same-day video tour of four rooms, licence scope, a 3-5 stone sample order with independent gemologist testing. Here is how to confirm a moissanite supplier is a cu…
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Moissanite · 6 min read · Jun 27, 2026
A tennis bracelet is mostly metal and settings, not stone. Here is how to specify weight, link construction and clasp safety, and where cost actually sits in a whol…
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Buying Guides · 5 min read · Jun 24, 2026
Traceability is becoming a procurement requirement rather than a marketing claim. What documentation actually proves origin, what each certificate does and does not…
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Sourcing · 6 min read · Jun 19, 2026
A practical vetting checklist for importers: what to ask, what to inspect and which red flags predict quality and delivery problems.
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Moissanite · 6 min read · Jun 19, 2026
Stud earrings turn faster than any other jewellery category. Here is how to structure sizes, metals and back types into a programme that keeps selling without dead…
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