Jewelry Production Lead Time: Sample to Bulk
Alpha Jewelry is a Panyu, Guangzhou OEM/ODM factory. This page explains a typical timeline from brief → CAD → sample → bulk so you can plan launches without guessing.
Sample lock
~14 days after approval (many styles)
Bulk scales with qty
Typical stages
Brief & quote
Share CAD, photos, or references. We confirm metal, stones, MOQ, and a draft schedule.
CAD / tech lock
ODM or revisions happen here. Production time usually starts after you approve CAD (or the sample).
Sample
First physical piece for fit, finish, and stone look. Approve or note changes before bulk.
Bulk & ship
Production, QC, packaging, then express shipping worldwide.
Planning ranges (after CAD / sample approval)
| Project type | Common planning range | What stretches it |
|---|---|---|
| Many custom jewelry styles (gold / silver) | About 14 days after CAD or sample lock | Complex pavé, special alloys, rush plating |
| Small-batch gold (simple) | Often about 7–14 days | CAD revision loops |
| Silver / fashion-oriented runs | Often about 10–15 days | Stone supply, plating color matches |
| Larger bulk | Longer — confirmed per PO | Quantity, packaging print lead time |
| Custom packaging | Separate from jewelry; MOQ often 100 pcs | Print proofs, material stock |
Service pages that state a single window (for example tennis bracelet projects) use the same rule of thumb: confirm after the design is locked.
How to keep the schedule tight
- Send complete files early (CAD, sizes, metal, stone quality).
- Batch feedback in one round instead of many small changes.
- Approve CAD before asking for metal samples when possible.
- Flag logo packaging early — print proofs add calendar time.
- Choose OEM vs ODM vs private label intentionally; see our comparison guide.
FAQ
Does the clock start when I first email you?
No. Production planning usually starts after CAD approval or sample lock, not at the first inquiry.
Can you rush an order?
Sometimes, depending on bench load and materials. Ask in the quote — rush capacity is not guaranteed on every SKU.
Is 14 days a promise?
It is a common planning guide for many styles after approval. Your quote will state the schedule for your metal, stones, and quantity.
Need a dated schedule for your SKU?
Send quantity, metal, and files — we will reply with a realistic sample-to-bulk window.
