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The questions brands ask us most, from minimums and pricing to shipping, samples and who owns a design.
Getting started
What is the minimum order quantity?
There is no minimum. You order one piece at a time, after your customer has paid you. Nothing is bought or held before a sale.
Do I need design experience to work with you?
No. Send a sketch, a reference image or a description. We produce the CAD, renders and a physical sample for approval before any metal is cast.
Who do you work with?
Jewelry brands, independent retailers, online and DTC sellers, and creators launching their own line. We sell to businesses, not to individual consumers.
What happens on the first call?
A 30-minute call with Nick. We go through what you want to sell, who to, and at what price, then give you straight numbers on cost, timelines and next steps. No obligation.
Pricing and payment
How is a piece priced?
Every piece is priced line by line: metal, making, stones, setting and finish. Your quote shows each line, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Do prices change?
Metal rates follow the market and are updated daily. Making, stone, setting and finishing rates are reviewed weekly. Quotes are in USD and valid for 7 days.
How do payments work?
One-time work such as design, samples and store builds is paid upfront. Production orders are paid when you confirm them. Monthly services are billed in advance.
Production and quality
How long does production and delivery take?
Every order is dispatched within 7 days of confirmation, tracked and insured, to more than 20 countries. Delivery time after dispatch depends on the destination country and prevailing conditions.
Where is jewelry made?
By our production partners in India, in the centre where most of the world’s diamonds are cut and polished. Grandior Studio itself is a US company in California, and every piece is checked against your approved sample before it leaves the workshop.
Which metals do you manufacture in?
14k and 18k gold in yellow, white and rose, sterling silver, platinum, and plated or vermeil options, always labelled as what they are.
What stones do you source?
Lab-grown and natural diamonds certified by IGI, GIA or HRD, moissanite, precious stones and over 20 semi-precious varieties. Lab-grown diamonds are always labelled lab-grown, and moissanite is never described as diamond.
Designs and ownership
Are custom designs exclusive to my brand?
Yes, permanently. A design you commission is never made, sold or offered to anyone else. Ready collection designs are shared across our partner network and are not exclusive.
What does a custom design cost?
A production-ready CAD model with renders in three metal colours and two rounds of changes is $55 per design. Send your brief first; we confirm feasibility within one business day before you pay.
Can you sign an NDA?
Yes. We can sign a mutual NDA before you share anything.
Samples
Can I order samples before committing?
Yes. Order individual pieces or a bundle from the samples page. They are made to the same standard as production.
Are samples the same quality as production pieces?
Yes. Samples are made with the same stones, metal and finish your customers will receive.
Do I pay import duties on samples?
Import duties and taxes for your country are added at checkout, so there is nothing more to pay when the parcel arrives. Insured shipping is included.
Shipping and fulfillment
Do you ship directly to my customers?
Yes. We pack each order in your branded packaging with your certificates and inserts, and ship it straight to your customer. Your customer never sees Grandior.
Which countries do you ship to?
More than 20 countries, including the US, UK, EU countries, Australia and Canada.
Is every shipment insured and tracked?
Yes. Every order is tracked and insured from dispatch to delivery.
Store and content services
Can you build my website and handle customer support?
Yes. We set up the store on Shopify or WooCommerce, load the catalog, and can process orders and answer customer questions under your brand. The scope is agreed in writing before we start.
Do you produce product photography and video?
Yes. Product shots on white and in scene, on-hand and on-model imagery, and short product videos, sized for Shopify, Instagram, Meta ads and email.
Still have a question?
Most first calls start with one. Book 30 minutes with Nick, or email hello@grandiorstudio.com and you'll hear back within one business day.
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