What to Check Before Placing Your First Custom Jewellery Production Order

Turn the design into a clear brief

Before placing a custom jewellery production order, make sure the design is documented clearly enough for the manufacturer to understand what must be made. Reference images help, but dimensions, materials and construction details reduce the risk of different interpretations.

Confirm materials and specifications

Record the metal or base materials, pearl or gemstone details, dimensions, colours, finishes and components. If a feature is flexible, say so. If it must match a reference, identify that requirement clearly.

Approve the sample of custom jewellery production

When a sample is part of the process, review it against the agreed brief. Check appearance, dimensions, comfort, fastening, finish and other details important to the design. Confirm how changes will be handled and whether a revised sample is needed before production.

Agree on quantities, costs and timing

Confirm quantity, unit price, sample or setup fees, payment terms, expected production schedule and shipping arrangements. Ask which costs are included and which may be charged separately. If considering different quantities, request comparable quotations.

Clarify quality checks and packaging

Discuss how finished pieces will be inspected and what variations are acceptable. For pearl products, agree on relevant matching and appearance expectations. Confirm packaging, labels, branding and any product information required.

Keep a final record

Keep approved sample references, final specifications, quotation and agreed timeline together. This creates a shared reference and can make repeat orders easier to manage. The Jewelry Sourcing can discuss design concepts, material needs and approximate quantities to help identify next steps.