Ready-stock sample
Typical price: US$5–10.
An ordinary existing sample is normally prepared for dispatch within seven calendar days. Courier transit is separate.
Sampling & Development
Jewelry Sampling & Prototype Development
Understand stock-sample pricing, custom sample timelines, tooling charges, revisions and the exact point at which eligible development fees are returned.
US$5–10Ready-stock sampleTypical price for an ordinary existing item.
Process-basedCustom sample quoteQuoted after the manufacturing route is reviewed.
2,000 pcsFee return thresholdCalculated cumulatively for the same style.
Buyer-paidSample courierInternational sample shipping is separate.
Two different starting points
Ready-stock samples and custom prototypes are not priced the same.
A stock sample confirms an existing item. A custom prototype tests a new shape, process, color, construction or branded detail and needs technical review before cost and timing can be confirmed.
Simple custom sample
Quoted according to process.
Material, labor, polishing and the agreed real-gold PVD finish can be included. Dedicated tooling is separate.
Color and specification variants
Each color is a separate sample.
Gold, silver and other finishes require their own sample and fee. Other changes are reviewed according to the work involved.
Reference sample timeline
Different production routes need different development time.
The following ranges use calendar days. Chinese public holidays are excluded, and the business team confirms the final schedule after the brief and relevant payment are complete.
| Sample route | Reference time | What affects the schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-stock sample | Within 7 days | Preparation and dispatch; international transit is not included. |
| Cutting sample | 12–15 days | Approved dimensions, cutting route, polishing and finish. |
| Casting sample | 30–35 days | Tooling, casting, polishing, assembly and finish. |
| Hydraulic-press sample | About 40 days | Tooling, forming complexity and surface finish. |
Calendar-day rule: special Chinese public holidays are excluded. Your salesperson will check the actual production calendar with you.
Understanding the quotation
Separate the sample fee from project-specific development charges.
The quotation should show what is included and what must be approved separately.
Included when agreed
Custom sample material, labor, polishing and the agreed real-gold PVD vacuum plating can be included in the sample fee.
Separate tooling charges
CAD preparation, molds, cutting dies, hydraulic tooling and other dedicated development items are quoted separately when required.
Revisions are chargeable
Every physical-sample revision is charged according to the requested change and whether remaking, refinishing or retooling is needed.
Cancellation and incurred work
Completed sample work, tooling and project costs already incurred are non-refundable and must be settled if the project is cancelled.
Courier is separate
The buyer pays the sample courier charge. Delivery time depends on destination and carrier.
Testing is separate
Third-party laboratory testing and inspection are not automatically included in a sample fee. Scope and cost must be agreed separately.
Fee return policy
Eligible sample and tooling fees are returned at 2,000 pieces per style.
When cumulative purchases of the same style reach 2,000 pieces, CHARMOND directly returns the corresponding eligible sample fee and tooling fee. Unrelated styles cannot be combined.
Per-style accumulation
Repeat orders of the same approved style can accumulate toward the threshold.
Direct fee return
After the 2,000-piece threshold is reached and verified, the corresponding eligible fees are returned directly.
External costs excluded
Courier, third-party inspection and laboratory testing are buyer-paid services outside this policy.
From brief to bulk
A six-step sample approval path.
Each stage creates a clear decision before more cost or production work is committed.
Send the reference
Provide a clear image, exact dimensions, expected quantity and project requirements.
Review the process
We identify cutting, casting, hydraulic forming, tooling, assembly and finish needs.
Confirm quotation
Sample, tooling, revision, finish and shipping costs are separated for approval.
Produce the sample
Production follows the confirmed route and the agreed calendar.
Review and revise
The buyer checks dimensions, function, appearance, finish and branding.
Approve bulk details
Quantity, sizes, colors, specifications and packaging are confirmed before bulk production.
Buyer FAQ
Common jewelry sampling questions.
Select a question to read the practical answer.
Is every sample US$5–10?
No. The US$5–10 reference applies to ordinary ready-stock samples. Custom samples are quoted according to the design and manufacturing process.
Can one sample fee cover gold and silver?
No. Different colors are treated as separate samples and charged separately.
Are sample revisions free?
No. Each revision is charged according to the requested change and the work needed.
When does the sample timeline begin?
The schedule is confirmed after the design, specifications and relevant payment are complete. Chinese public holidays are excluded.
Does the custom sample fee include PVD?
The agreed real-gold PVD finish can be included. Dedicated tooling, molds and dies are quoted separately when needed.
What happens if I cancel?
Work and costs already incurred are non-refundable and must be settled.
Who pays the courier?
The buyer pays the sample courier charge. Production time does not include international transit.
How are fees returned?
Eligible sample and tooling fees are directly returned after cumulative purchases of the same style reach 2,000 pieces.
START A PRACTICAL CONVERSATION
Send the design before you simplify it.
Share the clearest reference, exact dimensions, target quantity, finish and destination market. We will identify the practical sample route and the information still needed.
Discuss a Sample Project