Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) is the process of bringing your unique jewelry design to life, transforming a concept into a mass-produced product. While the payoff is exclusive inventory and IP ownership, the process requires careful management. Here is the simplified, step-by-step OEM workflow you should expect from a professional wholesaler.
The 7 Stages of OEM Production
- Concept Submission: You provide the manufacturer with sketches, CAD files, or reference images and specify materials (925 silver, plating, stone type).
- Quotation & Contract: The manufacturer provides a comprehensive quote for mold fees, unit cost, and MOQ. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is signed to protect your design.
- 3D/Wax Modeling: A CAD designer creates a 3D model, and a wax or resin prototype is printed for your structural approval.
- Mold Creation: Once the prototype is approved, the physical master mold (usually rubber or metal) is created—this is the most expensive one-time fee.
- Sampling: The first unit is cast, finished, and sent to you for final approval. This sample must be perfect.
- Mass Production: Upon sample approval, the full order quantity is executed, followed by plating, finishing, and stone setting.
- Quality Control & Logistics: The manufacturer executes final QC checks and manages the packing and international shipment.
A specialized partner must offer seamless execution across all these stages. JewelryODM, a professional 925 sterling silver manufacturer and wholesaler from Guangdong, China, simplifies this complex process through its integrated, one-stop supply chain service. With over 20 years of expertise in mass production, they are uniquely positioned to manage the OEM workflow efficiently, helping independent designers and e-commerce brands rapidly expand their proprietary collections while guaranteeing the highest level of production quality.