Center bars and plates
A bar or plate provides a focal point for a short message or brand detail. Confirm length, width, thickness, curvature and the area available for artwork.
CORD BRACELET COMPONENTS · SHAPE / CONNECTION / FINISH / ARTWORK
Develop the stainless steel details around the complete bracelet. The centerpiece, cord connection and branding position should be reviewed together before sampling.
Choose the Role of Each Metal Part
Custom shaped centerpieces
A round, geometric or custom silhouette can be reviewed from a reference. Thin features, narrow bridges and small openings may need adjustment for the selected process.
Logo tags and end details
Small tags can sit near a cord end or attach at another suitable point. Specify tag dimensions, attachment hole and whether the tag hangs freely or remains in a fixed position.
Spacers and decorative components
Metal spacers, beads or charms can be reviewed alongside cord or stone details. Confirm hole clearance, weight and the intended position before assembly.
Two Positions for Your Metal Details
These simplified diagrams explain placement only. They are not client designs, finished samples or manufacturing drawings; dimensions and connections are reviewed separately.
Customer project · Sample front and wrist references
A message bar reviewed as part of the bracelet
From lettering to the complete sample
The sample front shows a larger phrase and cross above the smaller reference line. The black cord meets the bar at both end openings. Use this view to discuss line hierarchy, the space around the symbol and the connection as one assembled design.
Approve exact lettering and spacing on the actual-size production proof, then review the physical sample. A presentation edit does not verify hole dimensions, material grade, surface process or engraving depth.
See the front, reverse and adjustment photographs →
This customer project places the main phrase and cross symbol above a smaller reference line. Black cord connects at each end of the silver-tone bar. The photograph helps review how the lettering reads when worn and where the cord meets the metal part.
- Artwork: define the two text lines, symbol, spacing and reading direction on the actual-size proof.
- Connection: check the openings and contact edges with the selected cord and assembled sample.
- Fit: review the bar profile on the wrist, as well as the front and reverse views.
Confirm material grade, engraving process, component dimensions and surface finish separately for your specification.
See the complete project and labeled AI visualization →Prepare a similar message-bar brief →
Specify the Cord Connection
Share cord diameter and construction alongside the metal drawing. Hole size, slot dimensions, edge finish and assembly clearance affect threading and wear. The connection should be checked with the actual cord sample.
- Hole or slot location and dimensions.
- Cord direction through the part.
- Rounded contact edges and finished surfaces.
- Assembly method and intended movement.
- Finished bracelet size and adjustment.
Plan Logo and Lettering Placement
Review the front, reverse or a separate tag as possible branding positions. A design that looks clear on a large screen may become difficult to read on a small metal part.
Send a vector artwork file when available, plus the requested finished artwork size. Fine lines, small letters and detailed symbols may need a simplified layout. Approve the production proof and physical sample before bulk production.
Laser engraving on a suitable existing part
This route may be reviewed when the surface and available area suit the artwork. Suitable existing products with laser logos may start from 50 pieces; eligibility is confirmed by style.
Recessed or raised logo details
These change the metal construction and can require different tooling. Depth, line width, surface finish and production quantity are reviewed separately.
Color-filled details
A recessed color detail can be reviewed from a drawing. Small divided color areas need their own feasibility and sample review; screen appearance alone is not production approval.
Material and Finish
State the required stainless steel grade and target market. Natural steel, polished or brushed surfaces and PVD color directions are reviewed against the part geometry. Confirm the final appearance on the actual component and finished bracelet sample.
Material grade alone does not establish product compliance or wear performance. Identify any required testing and final-product expectations in the brief.
Existing Components or a New Shape?
An existing compatible component can reduce development work. A new outline, connection or structural logo follows a separate process, tooling and MOQ review. Do not apply the 50-piece laser-logo route automatically to a new metal design.
What to Approve Before Production
- Component drawing, dimensions and tolerances.
- Cord, hole clearance and attachment method.
- Material and surface finish.
- Logo position, size and production proof.
- Physical sample, fit and assembly.
- Quantity, color split and inspection requirements.
Check the Contact Points, Not Just the Front Face
Threading and assembly clearance
Specify the number of cord strands passing through each opening, the actual cord sample and the cord-end preparation. Nominal cord diameter alone is not an assembly specification. Confirm that the prepared end can be threaded and that the assembled cord can move as intended.
Hole exits and reverse surfaces
Include the hole entrance, exit and underside in sample review. Look for burrs, sharp contact edges and rough surfaces where the cord bends. Agree any rubbing or pull-check method for the complete assembly before testing; a polished front face does not verify the connection.
Approve the Logo at Its Finished Size
- Identify the front and reverse on the component drawing.
- Mark the usable artwork area, clear of holes and curved edges.
- Review a dimensioned 1:1 layout. Print at 100% scale; phone zoom is not a size reference.
- Confirm the reading direction when the bracelet is worn, including any reverse engraving.
- Review the engraving on the selected surface finish. Confirm legibility with the physical sample before production.
A Clear Artwork Proof Shows More Than a Logo
What the dimensioned proof should identify
- Component reference and front / reverse views.
- Artwork width, height and position from agreed reference edges.
- Holes, slots, curved edges and areas excluded from engraving.
- Reading direction and the position of the closure when worn.
- Selected engraving process, surface finish and revision date.
What still needs the physical sample
A layout confirms placement. Inspect the actual sample for letter clarity, fine detail, contrast on the selected finish and appearance on a curved surface. A screen mockup does not establish engraving depth, tactile feel or wear performance.
Confirm whether an unmarked reverse is intentional. If the design changes, approve the revised artwork and identify which version replaces the previous one.
Name the end detail by its function
A logo tag carries branding; an end tag describes its position near a cord tail; a cord end cap encloses or finishes a cord end. These terms can overlap, so send a placement sketch rather than relying on the name alone. Confirm whether the part hangs, slides or is fixed, and whether it interferes with adjustment.
Centerpiece curvature and orientation
Confirm whether the bar is flat or curved, which face contacts the wrist and how the cord enters each side. Review the side profile and on-wrist sample as well as the front view. Dimensions alone do not show how a long plate sits on a smaller wrist.
Questions Buyers Ask
Can you make a completely custom centerpiece?
We review custom shapes from a reference or drawing. Construction, detail limits, process and quantity determine the next development step.
Can a small end tag carry my full logo?
We review the artwork at its finished size. A simplified logo or short text may be more workable than a detailed mark.
Can I use the same metal part with different cords?
Compatibility must be checked for each cord diameter and construction, including threading, adjustment and assembly.
What should I send for a quotation?
Reference or drawing, part dimensions, cord specification, material, finish, artwork, quantity and target market. Include test requirements and any details that must remain confidential.