We are often asked what actually happens after a client approves a render. Here is one Tuesday in the workshop.
09:00 — Daniel reviews the queue: three castings to clean, one ring to size, a new CAD to export. Marco has already sent the render files to the 3D printer overnight.
10:30 — Castings come out of the kiln. We quench, cut the sprue, and tumble for 40 minutes. The pieces are dull gray; this is expected.
13:00 — Ivy sits down at the setting microscope. She sets the pavé on a halo ring first (the fiddliest), then the center stone. She checks every seat under 10x.
15:30 — Grace takes over for finishing. Brushed exterior, polished interior, rhodium plate on the white-gold piece. We weigh each piece before and after to confirm metal loss is within tolerance.
17:00 — QC. Daniel loupes every stone, checks the ring size on a mandrel, and photographs the finished piece against a ruler. If it passes, it goes into the shipping box.
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- Inside the Workshop: A Day with Our Master Jewelers
- The Art of Metal Finishing: Polishing, Brushing, and Patina
For HS classification of jewellery in customs and export documentation, the WCO Harmonized System nomenclature is the authoritative nomenclature.
Authoritative References
For buyers who need to verify the technical and regulatory basis of this guide, the following independent institutions publish authoritative reference data:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management - the international standard for consistent production quality.
- Wikipedia: Jewellery - manufacturing processes, materials and global trade background.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a factory before placing a bulk order?
Request a production video, business license, export records and a paid sample run. A factory that accepts a 50-piece test order is usually a real manufacturer.
What payment terms do you offer?
30% T/T deposit with the balance against the bill of lading. This protects both sides on first orders and can move to net terms after a track record.
What is your normal reject rate?
3–5% under 10x loupe inspection for cast and set pieces. Defective units are replaced free in the next shipment.
Where is the factory located?
Wuzhou, Guangxi, China—the core lab-grown and moissanite manufacturing cluster. Shipments go via Guangzhou or Shenzhen ports.
Related reading: Inside the Workshop: A Day with Our Master Jewelers, Wedding Day Jewelry Care: What to Do Before, During, and After, Prong Checks: The Signs Your Ring Needs a Bench Visit Before It Loses .
