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Three categories, twelve directions, one material logic

Each direction below is a starting point, not a fixed catalog. You send one reference; we widen or narrow the board from there. Every category runs on the same 316L stainless steel base and the same plating route, which is why a first earring board can grow into a matching set instead of a pile of unrelated items. Each direction carries two views — a product shot and a second angle, worn on a model, shown as a size run, or laid out flat — because scale is the one thing a single photograph cannot tell you.

Measurement convention

How we measure, so a number means the same thing to both of us

Every direction is quoted on the same small set of figures. When a direction is confirmed we send these for the exact pieces we sample — not for the photograph. The drawings below are schematic and not to scale.

Huggie / hoop

Earrings
A B C D
AInner diameterThe hole the lobe sits in. This is what decides whether it reads as a huggie or a full hoop.
BOuter diameterMeasured across the outside face — the figure a client sees in a product photo.
CWire thicknessThe gauge of the hoop itself. Thin wire looks delicate; thick wire hides plating better.
DPost gaugeOnly for pierced styles. Part of this sits inside the piercing, so it carries the tighter release limit.

Chain / necklace

Necklaces
C B A
ALength, clasp to claspQuoted end to end without the extender, so "40 cm" means the same thing whoever you ask.
BChain widthEnlarged in the drawing because at true scale a 1.5 mm and a 2 mm chain look identical.
CExtenderLength of the adjustable tail, if the design has one. Quoted separately, never folded into A.

Band / ring

Rings
A B face on C edge view
AInner diameterThe number that maps to a ring size. Quote it in mm; size codes differ between countries.
BBand thicknessMetal gauge across the band. Thin bands are lighter and cheaper; thin also bends.
CBand widthHow wide the band sits on the finger. Only visible from the edge — hence the second view.
Open sizes on purpose. No dimension on this page is fixed yet. Each direction is sampled to the figure you need, and the confirmed numbers are sent with the sample sheet — so quote against the sheet, not against this page.
Category 01

Earrings & huggies

This is the narrow wedge we are known for, and it is also the category where the compliance bar is highest — an earring post sits inside a piercing, so the nickel question is not optional. Getting it right here sets the routine that necklaces and rings then inherit.

Small gold-tone croissant twist huggie hoop earrings on a pale surface
WornModel wearing a textured gold-tone earring, shown on the ear for scale
Direction 01

Textured / croissant

Croissant texture, twist and ribbed finishes. Lowest production risk and the fastest sample cycle — the right place to start if you have not sourced this category before.
Multi-wire twisted gold-tone hoop earrings resting on cream silk
SilhouetteA wide multi-wire gold-tone hoop earring worn on the ear, shown to indicate the drop length against the jawline
Direction 02

Multi-wire / twisted

Several fine wires grouped into one hoop. Visually rich and forgiving on small stones, but the bulk risk is the wire spacing drifting between pieces.
Gold-tone beaded huggie earrings with a row of small round beads along the outer face
WornClose view of a beaded gold-tone hoop earring worn on the ear
Direction 03

Beaded

A row of small spheres along the outer face. Reads as hand-work at a distance, and hides minor plating variation better than a mirror polish does.
Six plain polished small gold-tone huggie earrings arranged on a white background
Size runA row of gold-tone hoops in several sizes on a display stand, showing the size range
Direction 04

Plain polished

No texture, no stones — which makes it the hardest direction to hide a problem in. Plating tone and edge polish are the whole product here.
Gold-tone huggie earrings set with rows of small black pave stones
Pave setA pair of gold-tone huggie earrings fully set with a row of small white cubic zirconia stones
Direction 05

Pave CZ

Small-stone huggies where setting quality decides whether the piece reads as jewelry. Setting gaps, tilt and visible adhesive are the failure points. The two views carry different stone colours on purpose — the setting and the row density are what get specified, not the colour.
Gold-tone huggie earrings with a round freshwater pearl drop, shown as a pair
BaroqueGold-tone hoop earrings with large baroque pearl drops on a linen surface
Direction 06

Pearl drop

One or two visual variations to extend an existing board. Kept deliberately tight, so a collection gains a second shape without opening a second category. The two views are a round pearl and a baroque drop — the pearl gauge and the drop fitting are what get specified.

What we check on every earring direction

  • Ear post construction — thickness, alignment and whether the post is welded or pressed into the hoop.
  • Closure and hinge tension — whether the clicker holds under normal wear or opens on its own.
  • Plating tone under daylight — photographed against the approved sample, not against a memory.
  • Texture registration — whether the twist or rib reads the same depth across the batch, not just on the hero piece.
  • Edge and burr — a textured piece hides a rough edge on camera and shows it on the customer.
  • Nickel release documentation — requested from the supplier, including which lab, which method version and which date.
Why the earring category sets the standard: if a supplier can handle a pierced-wear piece properly, the chain and ring work is straightforward by comparison. Starting anywhere else means inheriting the risk later without having tested the factory on the hardest question first.
Two gold-tone bead-textured huggie earrings resting on a wooden block
Beaded huggies — one of six earring directions.
Category 02

Necklaces & chains

This is the first category we add after earrings, because it is the cheapest possible extension: the same buyers, the same 316L supply chain, the same plating route, and the same test logic. It is what turns a single-item order into a collection order.

A multi-strand gold-tone snake chain necklace coiled on a pale surface
Flat profileA flat snake chain necklace coiled on a pale surface, showing the flat link profile
Direction 07

Snake / herringbone chain

Flat, flexible and hard to fake — the link edges and the flatness of the surface show immediately whether a factory knows this chain type.
Gold-tone pendant on a fine gold chain against a pale background
RangeSix small gold-tone pendant necklaces on fine chains hanging side by side
Direction 08

Pendant on fine chain

A small stamped or engraved pendant on a fine cable chain. The risk is not the pendant, it is whether the chain gauge suits the pendant weight.
Fine gold-tone bead chain necklace coiled on a pale grey surface
Bead chainTwo gold-tone bead and pearl chain necklaces laid out on a white background
Direction 09

Bead chain

Small uniform beads on a fine gauge. Quiet, easy to layer, and a good test of whether a supplier can hold consistent spherical shape at small size.

What we check on every chain direction

  • Link-to-link uniformity — the single point that separates a chain that looks expensive from one that does not.
  • Clasp type and tension — lobster, box or magnetic, and whether it holds without being fiddly to open.
  • Extender and finish — whether the extender chain uses the same link quality or a cheaper one tacked on.
  • Neckline lengths — actual measured lengths, not the nominal label on the supplier sheet.
  • Plating coverage at the clasp — where plating is thinnest and where wear shows first.
  • Kink and drape — how the chain behaves after being coiled and uncoiled, which is what shipping does to it.
Honest limitation: a chain hides plating wear less kindly than an earring does — the surface area is larger and the piece sits against skin all day. If a claim depends on wear performance, that needs the supplier's own durability documentation, and we will not state a wear period on your behalf.
A chunky gold curb chain and two fine gold-tone pendant chains with a disc and a heart charm, laid out in parallel on a warm wood surface
Same base, same plating route — a board that can grow into a set.
Category 03

Rings

Rings are the third category, and the one with a specific trap: fixed sizing. A ring style in five US sizes is five SKUs before anyone has tested whether the style sells. So ring sampling here leans toward open or adjustable bands first, and fixed sizing only after a style proves itself.

Small gold-tone rope twist stack ring on a white background
Rope bandA single gold-tone rope twist band ring shown upright on a white background
Direction 10

Rope / twist band

A twisted or rope-textured band. Stackable, size-tolerant, and the most forgiving ring direction to sample first because it hides minor sizing drift.
Three gold-tone rings, each set with a row of small coloured stones, on a wooden surface
Stone rowA gold-tone open band ring with a row of small cubic zirconia stones set along the band
Direction 11

Set-stone band

A narrow band with a row of small stones. The checks are setting quality, not appearance: stone alignment along the band, whether the setting catches on knitwear, and how many stones come back loose after a wear test.
A plain polished gold-tone open adjustable ring, shown face on against a white background
Open bandA gold-tone open band ring with a coloured enamel outer face, shown from above
Direction 12

Plain / open band

A smooth band, ideally open or adjustable. The open version is the one we push for early sampling, because it covers a size range with a single SKU. The second view is an enamel-faced open band — the same construction in a different finish.

What we check on every ring direction

  • Measured inner diameter — per size, measured rather than taken from the supplier's size chart.
  • Band thickness and comfort — whether the inner edge is rounded or left sharp, which decides whether it is wearable.
  • Sizing spread — how much the finished diameter varies inside a single size across one batch.
  • Open-band spring — whether an adjustable band still grips after being opened and closed repeatedly.
  • Setting security at the band edge — small set stones on a band lose their seat faster than on an earring.
  • Plating wear on the inner surface — the area that touches skin and is never shown in a supplier photo.
SKU discipline: a fixed-size ring line in five sizes is five times the inventory and five times the photography before a single style is validated. Sampling open bands first keeps the first order small enough to actually read the result.
A plain polished gold-tone open adjustable ring with a narrow gap, resting flat on a pale surface
Ring sampling leans toward open and adjustable bands first.
Choosing between them

Which category to put your first sample money into

Use this to decide where to start, not to sample all three at once.

If your situation is… Start with Why
First time sourcing this category Earrings — textured Lowest production risk, fastest sample cycle, and the cheapest way to find out whether a supplier communicates clearly.
Price band assumes stones Earrings — pave CZ Setting quality is the difference between a piece that reads as jewelry and one that reads as costume.
You already sell earrings and need more basket Necklaces & chains Same buyer, same base metal, same plating route. It is the cheapest way to raise order value without opening a new supplier relationship.
You want a set for a boutique display Earrings + one chain A boutique usually needs a group of pieces rather than a single item, so a small matching pair reads as a collection instead of a sample.
You want to test a new price tier Rings — open band One adjustable SKU covers a size range, so a new tier can be tested without committing to five sizes of inventory.
Uncertain about your own price band Earrings — textured Establish the cost floor first. Adding stones or a second category to an unknown cost base makes the quote unreadable.
All directions are confirmed case by case on base material, plating route, MOQ, sample fee, sample time and bulk lead time. Nothing on this page is a standing price or a standing MOQ. Images are style references, not a claim of stock or of an existing supply relationship.

Send one reference and we will tell you which direction is realistic

Include the retail price you are targeting. If the direction you want does not fit that band, we will say so before you pay for samples.

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