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1 · Materials, Plating & Finish

What base metal sits under TEYING's gold-plated jewelry?

Most TEYING lines are built on brass or 925 sterling silver, chosen per style by weight target and market requirements. Brass keeps entry-level price points; 925 silver suits buyers whose market expects sterling content. Plating and anti-oxidation finish are specified separately for either base.

Which plating thickness can I choose, and how is it checked?

Plating is agreed per SKU within a 0.5-2.5 um working range, applied as a four-layer system (base layer, gold color layer, protective layer and anti-tarnish finish). Verification method, sampling plan and measured points are agreed before production, with a report where the SKU or batch requires one. See the gold plated jewelry manufacturing page.

Gold plated, vermeil or 925 silver: which fits my price band?

Gold plated describes a gold-color or gold-layer finish over a base such as brass or 925 silver. Vermeil normally means a gold layer over 925 sterling silver, but the exact definition should be confirmed for the buyer's market. 925 silver means the base metal is sterling silver; plating and anti-oxidation finish still need to be specified.

Will the plating hold up to water and daily wear?

Water-and-wear performance should not be treated as universal. It depends on base material, coating system, component design, contact chemicals and test method. For brass and 925 silver lines, TEYING confirms coating options and sample testing for the intended use case.

What stones and embellishments can be set into a design?

Cubic Zirconia (CZ), freshwater pearls, natural stones, crystal, enamel and epoxy are the common options. Stone or pearl selection is one of the inputs to the MOQ and sample quotation, so it is best specified with the RFQ.

2 · Orders, Samples & Payments

What is the MOQ for a new style?

The standard first-order baseline is 60 pieces per style. The confirmed number adjusts by material, finish, mold requirement, stone or pearl selection, color count, logo work, packaging and total order plan. Catalog styles and custom developments can differ, so a project quote with style count and quantity per style is the reliable answer. Related page: low-MOQ jewelry manufacturing.

How does the sampling step work?

Physical samples normally take 14-18 days, with a sample fee of USD 50-150 per style that is credited against the bulk order. The approved sample then becomes the reference for material, dimensions, weight, plating color, stone setting, logo position and packaging.

Which payment methods does TEYING accept?

T/T wire transfer, PayPal, XTransfer, bank transfer, Alibaba Trade Assurance, WeChat Pay and Alipay. Payment terms are confirmed with the quotation.

How long does bulk production take?

Bulk runs normally take 2-3 weeks after sample approval. Timing depends on approved sample status, materials, order schedule, packaging and shipping route.

Can TEYING make my own design from a sketch or reference?

Yes. TEYING accepts sketches, reference images, reference links or physical samples. The founder-led design team reviews feasibility, proportion, materials, plating and market positioning before sample development. Visit: OEM jewelry manufacturing.

3 · Documents, Packaging & Shipping

Which compliance documents can the factory support?

REACH, nickel, lead and cadmium documents normally relate to restricted-substance requirements for a specific material, component, SKU or batch. Buyers should request the document type, test scope, tested parts, report date and market requirement before treating a document as applicable to a finished product.

Can you provide a certificate of origin?

Certificate of origin needs depend on the destination country, customs requirements and the buyer's importer setup. TEYING confirms per shipment what origin documentation can be provided, such as certificates issued by the relevant chamber or authority, so buyers can clear customs with the documents their market requires.

What does private label packaging include?

TEYING quotes custom logo cards, jewelry pouches, gift boxes, display cards, barcode labels, brand inserts and gift-ready packaging sets by specification. Packaging should be quoted together with the jewelry order when the buyer needs brand-ready output. Details: private label jewelry packaging.

Which shipping routes do you quote?

Express (including DDP door-to-door options), air freight, sea LCL and buyer-designated forwarders. Route and timing are quoted by destination, order value, carton size and buyer requirements.

How are quality claims handled after delivery?

After-sales handling follows the approved sample, production specification, inspection criteria and defect evidence. The response path can include replacement, credit or other agreed handling depending on order terms and the verified issue.

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FactoryYiwu, Zhejiang, China
RFQ ScopeQuoted by project
VerificationDocuments by SKU