Stainless steel jewelry manufacturer for brands — OEM & ODM
OEM & ODM manufacturing for brands, wholesalers and e-commerce sellers. From design and tooling to IP plating and packing, work directly with the team inside our own 40,000+ m² park in Dabu County, Meizhou.
- MOQ 200 pieces per style
- 12 working days for samples after specs are confirmed
- 45 days for standard bulk production
- 500,000 pieces of monthly production capacity
Who we make for
Jewelry brands come to us with their own designs, or with a direction and a target price. We turn sketches, photos, 3D files or physical samples into production drawings, make the sample, and run bulk production under your brand.
Wholesalers and importers usually start from our collection. There are 800 styles in the public collection, and our designers add 800 new styles every month. Choose styles, adjust them for your market, and order from 200 pieces per style.
E-commerce sellers often need a small, focused range under their own name. Start from styles in our collection, add your logo and packaging, and order from 200 pieces per style. Every bulk order follows a first-piece approval.
OEM or ODM: two ways to start
| Comparison criterion | OEM — your design | ODM — start from our styles |
|---|---|---|
| You send | Sketch, photo, 3D file or physical sample | Item numbers or images from our collection |
| We handle | Production drawing, tooling, sample, bulk | Changes to size, finish, stones or logo, then sample and bulk |
| Best for | Brands with their own designs | Sellers who want to launch faster |
OEM: your design, our production
You do not need a CAD file. A photo, sketch, 3D file or physical sample all work, and more angles and dimensions bring the first sample closer to what you want. If your files are confidential, we sign an NDA before you send them. Exclusive production can be agreed in writing.
ODM: start from our styles
Pick a style from our product collection and make it yours. We can change size, finish, stones or logo. We review each change and confirm any tooling or cost difference before work begins.
Stainless steel grades and finishes
Stainless steel is our main material. We work in 304, 316 and 316L on request, and we suggest the right grade for each design and market. We also make copper alloy and silver pieces when a collection needs them, and copper alloy pieces can be finished with real gold electroplate.
- Finishes on stainless steel: steel, 18K gold-tone, 14K gold-tone, rose gold-tone, black and two-tone, applied on our own IP plating line. The karat numbers name the colour, not gold content.
- Stones: cubic zirconia, crystal and glass
- Branding: logo engraving on request
Finish options depend on the style. Tell us the look you want and we will confirm what works. Read more about our IP / PVD plating.
Forming routes, chosen for each design
Every design is matched to the forming route that suits its shape, detail and quantity. All four routes run in-house.
Casting
Casting suits rings, pendants and pieces with rounded volume or fine relief. Masters are carved in wax or cut on CNC to build the mold.
Hydraulic pressing
Hydraulic pressing suits flatter pieces with crisp, repeatable detail, such as tags, charms and links. It usually needs tooling, which we quote before development starts. Bulk lead time is 30 days.
Laser cutting
Laser cutting suits flat profiles, lettering and geometric shapes. It often needs no mold, which makes it a quick route for new shapes. Bulk lead time is 20 days.
MIM (metal injection molding)
MIM suits small, detailed, three-dimensional parts made in larger runs, and it is in production in our park. Bulk lead time is 20 days.
Lead times, counted from the day after order confirmation
| Stage | Lead time |
|---|---|
| Samples | 12 working days after specs are confirmed |
| Bulk, standard | 45 days |
| Bulk, hydraulic-pressed | 30 days |
| Bulk, laser-cut | 20 days |
| Bulk, MIM | 20 days |
All lead times are counted from the day after order confirmation. Confirming material, finish, size and packaging early is the simplest way to keep a project on schedule.
In-house, in one park
Our industrial park in Dabu County, Meizhou has been in production since 2021. More than 300 people work there, including 30+ designers, alongside the production, plating, quality and packing teams. IP plating is done in-house on our own licensed IP plating line, after plasma polishing.
Buyers and agents can visit the park, including the plating workshop, by appointment. If you cannot travel, ask for a live video walk-through of the workshops.
See the full process on our manufacturing page, and meet the design team.
Quality checks and lab reports
We check work at key stages: wax and mold, raw casting, finishing and plating, assembly, and final inspection. At each stage we look at surface and finish, stone placement and condition, plating colour and consistency, and packing condition. Bulk production follows a first-piece approval.
We have an in-house salt-spray testing machine, and salt-spray testing is available on request.
THIRD-PARTY TESTING / Lab reports for your market, on request. Tell us where you sell. If you plan to describe products as waterproof or hypoallergenic, ask for lab reports first, so your claims match the tests.
Logo, packaging and exclusivity
- Logo: engraving on request. Send your artwork and placement.
- Packaging: every piece ships in an individual protective bag as standard. Branded cards, pouches and boxes are available on request.
- Exclusivity: if a design is yours alone, tell us before development starts and we record it in writing.
- Tooling: casting and pressing usually need tooling, while laser cutting often does not. We quote tooling before development, and agree ownership, storage and future use in writing.
What to send for a quote
The more of this you include, the faster and more accurate the quote:
- Item numbers or product images
- Quantity per style (from 200)
- Size or dimensions
- Material and steel grade, if known
- Finish
- Logo requirements
- Packaging
- Target market
- Target price per piece
Pricing is on request, and we usually quote FOB. We confirm any sampling or tooling fees before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
What is Northmelon's MOQ for custom stainless steel jewelry?
Northmelon's MOQ is 200 pieces per style for OEM and ODM stainless steel jewelry. Samples take 12 working days after specs are confirmed, and standard bulk production takes 45 days, counted from the day after order confirmation. Prices are quoted on request, usually FOB. Email aaron@northmelonjewelry.com with a reference and quantity.
Is Northmelon a factory or a trading company?
Northmelon is the export brand of Meizhou Xuchang Jewelry Co., Ltd., a jewelry manufacturer in Dabu County, Meizhou, Guangdong. Its industrial park has been in production since 2021, with 300+ employees, 30+ designers and about 500,000 pieces per month. IP plating, MIM, casting, hydraulic pressing and laser cutting run in-house.
How long does stainless steel jewelry production take at Northmelon?
Standard bulk production takes 45 days. Hydraulic-pressed pieces take 30 days, laser-cut pieces 20 days and MIM pieces 20 days. Samples take 12 working days after specs are confirmed. All lead times are counted from the day after order confirmation.
Can I add my own logo and packaging?
Yes. Logo engraving is available on request. Every piece ships in an individual protective bag as standard, and branded cards, pouches and boxes are available on request. Send your artwork, placement and packaging type with your quote request.
Can I visit the factory?
Yes, by appointment. Buyers and agents can visit our park in Dabu County, Meizhou, including the plating workshop. If you cannot travel, ask for a live video walk-through of the workshops.
Start your collection
Send a reference, an item number or an idea, plus a rough quantity. We will reply with the details we need, then a quote and lead time.
Price on request · MOQ 200 · FOB quotes
Request a quote → or email aaron@northmelonjewelry.com.
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