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The Complete Guide to Custom Jewelry Design Process (Step by Step)
Designing a piece of custom jewelry is a unique journey — one that transforms your vision into a timeless creation. At Alpha Jewelry, we follow a 6-step custom design process to ensure every detail is perfect, from your initial idea to the finished masterpiece.
Step 1: Idea & Inspiration
Every jewelry story begins with inspiration. Whether it’s a sketch, a Pinterest photo, or just a description, our designers work closely with you to capture your vision.
Step 2: CAD Design
Our professional team creates a 3D CAD model, showing realistic details and proportions. You can preview the design and request adjustments before moving forward.
Step 3: Quotation & Confirmation
Based on the CAD model and chosen materials (e.g., 925 silver, 14K/18K gold, platinum, natural or lab-grown diamonds), we provide a transparent quotation.
Step 4: Sample Creation
We craft a prototype or wax model so you can check the look and feel. This stage ensures the final piece matches your expectations.
Step 5: Production
Once approved, our artisans handcraft the piece using advanced techniques. From stone setting to polishing, every step is carefully monitored for quality.
Step 6: Quality Check & Shipping
Each jewelry piece undergoes a strict quality inspection before being packaged securely and shipped internationally.
👉 With Alpha Jewelry’s streamlined process, creating your personalized jewelry has never been easier.
✨ Ready to start your own design?
📩 Contact Alpha Jewelry to bring your dream piece to life.
FAQ
We are the first jewelry factory in the industry to offer a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of one piece. We are very friendly to jewelry retailers who place orders online or through stores for custom jewelry.
For first-time clients, we can accept a 30% advance payment to establish trust, with the remaining 70% due before shipment. For clients with an established trust, to enhance efficiency, we typically require full payment before production begins. This can be decided through negotiation.
We generally offer international express shipping services, including DHL, FedEx, UPS, and others, which typically take 3-7 days to reach worldwide destinations at a cost of $50. We also provide slower shipping options, such as 4px, which usually takes 10-15 days to reach global destinations at a cost of $10.
We can produce jewelry using materials such as 925 silver, 9K, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, Pt950, and 18K palladium gold. We can set various stones, including but not limited to natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, as well as various types of natural gemstones, synthetic gemstones, pearls, and more.
