MOQ, Sampling & Lead Time for Custom 18K Gold-Plated Jewelry
Planning inventory for jewelry wholesale means understanding three numbers: minimum order quantity, sampling flow, and production lead time. This guide explains how Hengdian (HD) Jewelry structures MOQ and sampling so you can plan with confidence.
Spot Wholesale MOQ: 6-12 Pieces per Style
For our ready stock, the minimum is 6-12 pieces per style. We do not offer minimums as low as three pieces, because smaller runs are not efficient for our factory process and do not protect plating consistency. Browse our rings, earrings, and bangles catalog to see qualifying styles.
Each style is ordered on its own line. We do not combine several designs into one order to reach a minimum, because combined runs make plating and QC inconsistent.
HAI-Coded Products: 36 Pieces Minimum
Some products carry HAI coding for regulatory tracking. These require a 36-piece minimum per style. If a style is HAI-coded, the product listing notes it so you can plan accordingly.
Custom / OEM / ODM Minimums
For branded or custom pieces, minimums are project-based and confirmed per design. This lets us match the run size to your customization rather than forcing a fixed catalog minimum. You can also start with a private-label program before moving to full custom. Share your brief and our team returns a clear MOQ and quote.
Sampling Before Bulk
Before any bulk production, we provide samples so you can verify plating tone, stone setting, and finish. Sampling is the step that prevents surprises at shipment. Lead time for samples is confirmed per project, since it depends on how much customization your design needs.
- Check the 18K gold plating over brass and its 0.1-0.3 micron thickness.
- Confirm AAA CZ setting is secure with no loose stones.
- Approve edges, clasps, and overall finish before bulk.
Production Lead Time & Replenishment
Bulk lead time ties to order size and customization. Our Shanwei (Haifeng) factory releases 500+ new designs every month, which keeps replenishment responsive for steady sellers. Standard packaging is the OPP bag; we ship globally from our Guangzhou warehouse and do not operate overseas warehouses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why 6-12 pieces and not a lower minimum?
A 6-12 piece per style minimum keeps our plating batches consistent and our factory runs efficient. Below that, quality control and cost per piece become harder to hold at our standard.
Can I combine several styles to meet the minimum?
No. We do not combine different designs into one mixed batch. Each style is its own order line with its own 6-12 piece minimum, which protects plating and QC consistency.
How are HAI-coded products different?
HAI-coded products carry regulatory tracking and require a 36-piece minimum per style. The listing shows when a style is HAI-coded so you can plan your order size.
Where do you ship from?
We ship globally from our Guangzhou warehouse. There is no overseas warehouse, and standard packaging is the OPP bag.
Clear MOQs and a proper sampling step save you from costly surprises. Review our rings, earrings, and bangles sourcing guide, see the 18K gold plated line, or start a private-label program with our team.
