Almost every proposal has a date. Here is the honest timeline, the one we tell clients who come in on week six hoping to be done.
Week 1–2: Consultation and sketches
We talk through budget, style, stone, and timeline. You receive 2–3 silhouette sketches. This is the cheapest moment to change your mind.
Week 2–3: 3D render
You see a photoreal render from two angles. We allow two revision rounds here — after this, changes get expensive.
Week 3–4: Casting and rough
We print the wax, invest, cast. The piece comes out rough and gray. This is normal.
Week 4–5: Stone setting and finishing
Ivy sets the stones. Grace polishes and finishes. We photograph it against a ruler to confirm size.
Week 5–6: QC and shipping
We check every stone under 10x loupe, clean, pack, and ship. International insured shipping takes 3–7 days.
Bottom line: six weeks is our standard. Rush (3 weeks) is possible but adds 20% and limits revisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ring sizes can you supply in bulk?
US sizes 5–12 including half sizes. Send a size breakdown with your order and we cast to that curve; comfort-fit inner bands reduce resize requests.
Can I order a mixed size run instead of one size?
Yes. Mixed runs are standard for wholesale: specify quantity per size and we pack and label by size at no extra labor cost.
What is the MOQ for custom ring designs?
50 pieces per design for existing molds; 100–300 pieces when a new mold or CAD model is required.
How should I price rings for retail margin?
Most partners use a 3–4x markup on FOB cost for sterling and 2.5–3x for moissanite solos, which keeps landed cost under 30% of retail.
Related reading: Custom Engagement Ring Manufacturer, Engagement Ring Budget, Engagement Ring Shapes.
