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Wholesale Jewelry Casting & Production

Turning an approved jewelry design into a finished piece requires much more than simply casting a CAD file in metal.

deBebians provides wholesale jewelry casting and production services for jewelry retailers, independent designers, brands and qualified trade professionals.

We can assist with one-of-a-kind custom pieces as well as recurring production, coordinating the manufacturing process from an approved design through casting, preparation, setting, finishing and final quality control.

  • From Approved CAD to Precious Metal

    Once a jewelry design has been approved, the next step is translating that digital model into a properly manufactured piece of jewelry.

    The casting must reproduce the proportions, structure and details established during the CAD process while providing the foundation for the remaining stages of production.

  • Depending on the project, the manufacturing process may include:

    • Model preparation
    • Casting
    • Cleaning and preparation
    • Assembly
    • Pre-polishing
    • Stone setting preparation
    • Stone setting
    • Final polishing
    • Finishing
    • Quality control

    When deBebians is involved from the CAD stage, we can evaluate the design with the complete manufacturing process in mind.

Casting Quality Matters

A casting may look acceptable at first glance while still containing issues that can create problems later in production.

Porosity, incomplete areas, improper metal thickness or other manufacturing defects can become more apparent during preparation and pre-polishing.

Our goal is not to move a piece forward simply because time has already been invested in it.

If a casting does not meet the standard required for the project, we would rather correct or remake it before additional work such as setting and finishing is performed.

  • Manufacturing for Custom Pieces and Ongoing Production

    Our wholesale manufacturing services can support both individual custom projects and businesses requiring recurring production.

    A retailer may need one custom engagement ring manufactured for a customer.

    A designer may be developing a new collection.

    A jewelry brand may require repeat production of previously approved designs.

    The appropriate production process depends on the design, metal, stone requirements, quantity and level of finishing involved.

  • Coordinate Casting With the Rest of the Project

    Casting should not be treated as an isolated step.

    The piece still needs to be prepared for setting, polishing, engraving and final finishing.

    Stone sizes, prong dimensions, pavé areas, assembly points and access for the setter can all affect how a piece should be manufactured.

    By coordinating these stages, potential problems can often be addressed before they reach the bench.

  • Quality Control Throughout Production

    Quality control should happen throughout manufacturing rather than only when a piece is ready to ship.

    A design issue is easier to correct during CAD.

    A casting issue should be addressed before setting.

    A finishing issue should be corrected before final inspection.

    Our goal is to identify problems at the stage where they can be corrected properly instead of allowing them to continue through production.

  • A Complete Wholesale Manufacturing Resource

    deBebians can assist with more than casting alone.

    Our wholesale capabilities include jewelry CAD design, diamond and gemstone sourcing, stone setting, micro pavé, engraving, polishing, finishing and final quality control.

    This allows qualified wholesale clients to coordinate multiple stages of a project through one manufacturing relationship when appropriate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We can evaluate individual custom projects as well as recurring wholesale production.

Yes, depending on the file and project. We will review the CAD to make sure it is appropriate for manufacturing before production begins.

Yes. Depending on the project, we can also assist with preparation, stone sourcing, setting, engraving, polishing, finishing and quality control.

Yes. We can work with qualified wholesale clients on repeatable designs and ongoing production requirements.