The right stones should work with the jewelry design, manufacturing requirements and budget of the project.
deBebians provides wholesale diamond and gemstone sourcing for jewelry retailers, independent designers, brands and qualified trade professionals.
We can assist with center stones, accent diamonds, melee, matching stones and colored gemstones for individual custom pieces as well as ongoing production.
Jewelry manufacturing works best when stone sourcing and design are coordinated.
Stone dimensions can affect prong placement, setting style, overall proportions and the construction of the mounting.
Rather than relying only on a general carat weight, we can source according to the actual requirements of the project.
Depending on the request, sourcing may include:
• Natural diamonds
• Lab grown diamonds
• Center stones
• Accent diamonds
• Diamond melee
• Fancy shape diamonds
• Matching pairs
• Matching side stones
• Calibrated gemstones
• Colored gemstones
• Stones for custom and production jewelry
Availability will depend on the specifications and material being requested.
Two stones with the same stated carat weight can have noticeably different measurements.
For custom jewelry, those dimensions can be extremely important.
When CAD and stone sourcing are coordinated, the design can be developed around the stones that will actually be used rather than relying only on estimated measurements.
This can be especially important for fancy shapes, matching side stones, bezels, halos and other designs where the fit of the stone directly affects the finished jewelry.
Projects involving multiple stones often require more than simply finding the correct size.
Shape, measurements, color and overall appearance may need to be matched so the stones work together in the finished piece.
For recurring designs or production projects, maintaining consistent stone specifications can also make future manufacturing more efficient.
We work with both natural and lab grown diamonds depending on the requirements of the client and project.
The appropriate choice may depend on budget, size, specifications, customer preference and the type of jewelry being manufactured.
Our role is to help source stones that meet the requirements established for the project rather than automatically applying the same solution to every piece.
Colored gemstones can vary significantly in color, dimensions, cutting and availability.
When sourcing gemstones for custom jewelry, the appearance of the individual stone and how it works with the design can be just as important as the stated weight.
For projects requiring colored gemstones, we evaluate the specifications and available options before recommending how the jewelry should be developed around them.
Diamond and gemstone sourcing can be provided in connection with a complete jewelry manufacturing project.
deBebians can also assist with CAD design, casting and production, stone setting, micro pavé, engraving, polishing and final quality control.
Coordinating the stones with the CAD and manufacturing process can help reduce problems later and create a more efficient path from the initial design to the finished jewelry.
