Lead time matters most when loose moissanite are needed to hit a jewelry production schedule, and delays in stone supply cascade into casting and setting delays downstream. At HOLYCOME, in-house cutting lets us run standard stock parcels on a few-day turn, with a documented rush cut lane for programs that need calibrated stones quickly.
Throughout this article we reference specific details that matter most to buyers evaluating custom moissanite for their stores or brands: lead times, documentation, quality process, and the practical realities of placing a repeat order with a China-based factory.
Loose Moissanite Production Lead Time & Rush Orders
Stock loose moissanite in our standard DEF VVS melee range typically ship in one to three business days from Wuzhou. Made-to-order calibrated cuts in sizes above 3 mm move through cutting, polishing, and QC in five to ten business days depending on size and quantity. A matched-pair order typically ships in five to seven business days from spec confirmation. A rush cut lane is available on smaller parcels for a published 25-30% express surcharge.
We publish a production calendar that accounts for Chinese public holidays, and we notify buyers in advance of any scheduled shutdown that affects confirmed purchase orders. Air shipments via DHL, FedEx, or UPS typically run three to five business days door to door; larger bulk parcels over 5 kg can move via consolidated air freight for a lower per-kg rate at slightly longer transit.
Loose Moissanite Program Comparison
Buyers evaluating custom moissanite often compare stock wholesale, custom OEM, full private-label, and rush programs. The table below summarizes the specific MOQs, lead times, branding options, and starting price points in effect at the time of writing.
| Program | MOQ per SKU | Lead Time | Branding | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock loose stones | 10 pcs per size/color | 1-3 business days | Factory tags removed | From US$0.80 per stone |
| Custom cut OEM | 100 pcs per size | 10-14 business days after sign-off | Laser inscription optional | Quoted per cut from US$1.20 |
| Matched pair/suite | 20 pairs per SKU | 5-7 business days | Factory grading slip | US$3.50-US$95 per pair |
| Rush cut order | Under 50 pcs total | 3-5 business days express | Per buyer spec | +25% express surcharge |
Our HOLYCOME Production Campus at a Glance
Our Wuzhou, Guangxi, China production campus has been operating since 2008, occupying roughly 8,200 sq meters of dedicated cutting, casting, setting, polishing, and QC space. The facility runs 46 stone-cutting machines, 4 continuous-casting lines, 38 setting benches, and 24 multi-stage polishing stations, staffed by approximately 185 full-time employees including 12 dedicated QC inspectors. Current monthly output runs roughly 95,000 finished pieces and 180,000 cut stones, depending on SKU complexity. Factory audits by SGS and Bureau Veritas can be arranged for qualified accounts with advance notice.
Quality Control Specifics for Loose Moissanite
Quality control on every parcel of loose moissanite runs through 9 documented stages.
Stage one is incoming boule inspection for color and clarity consistency. Stage two is cut geometry check against the target proportion spec, covering crown angle, pavilion depth, table percentage, and girdle thickness. Stage three is mm-diameter verification with a digital gauge calibrated to 0.01 mm.
Stage four is color sorting under 6500K daylight-equivalent lighting against a master reference set. Stage five is clarity review under 10x dark-field loupe. Stage six is cut-grade spot check on a proportion meter for calibrated sizes.
Stage seven is girdle inscription verification when that option was ordered. Stage eight is parcel weight and stone-count reconciliation. Stage nine is a final outgoing random sample pulled to AQL 0.65 major / 2.5 minor before the parcel is sealed.
Our outgoing defect target is under 0.3% at final inspection. Stones outside tolerance on diameter, color, or clarity are sorted out of the parcel before shipment.
What Stone Buyers Should Verify on Any Loose Moissanite Parcel
Whether you are sourcing custom moissanite for in-house jewelry manufacturing, a CAD bench, or a faceting and resale program, three checks prevent most post-delivery issues. First, confirm that parcel grading slips match the stones received — color, clarity, cut, and mm dimensions should agree with what was ordered. Second, pull a random sample at intake and verify diameter against the labeled size with a digital gauge, and spot-check color under your own daylight lighting before the stones move to setting. Third, agree in writing on acceptable tolerance ranges for calibrated sizes and how parcels that fall outside tolerance will be handled.
Pricing differences between stone suppliers are often explained by production structure. Factories that cut and grade in-house control yield, color sorting, and dimension accuracy from the boule through the finished parcel; trading houses that resell other factories' cuts add markup and can lose control over color mixing and tolerance drift. The GIA overview of the 4Cs established the 4Cs language that jewelers and consumers rely on, and we use the same color/clarity/cut/carat terminology on our own grading slips for consistency, noting clearly where reports are factory-issued versus third-party gemological reports.
How to Place a Loose Moissanite Order With HOLYCOME
- Send your stone specification — Send size range, color, clarity, cut, target quantity, and delivery date to your account manager.
- Receive the proforma invoice — The PI arrives within roughly one business day and lists per-piece or per-carat pricing.
- Approve the sample parcel — Required for custom cuts or calibrated sizes. Stock melee moves to fulfillment after payment.
- Pay the opening deposit — Standard terms are 30% deposit via T/T to reserve cutting capacity.
- Review pre-shipment materials — We share photos and grading slips before balance payment.
- Pay the balance and release shipment — The remaining 70% is paid before shipment. Tracking goes out within 24 hours of pickup.
You can browse the Custom Moissanite Design catalog page for current stock sizes and available color ranges.
Industry Context and Reference
For general reference on the material itself, see the Wikipedia's overview of moissanite.
For US jewelry marketers, the FTC Jewelry Guides for marketers describe disclosure expectations for stone identity and metal purity.
EU sellers can consult EU Regulation 1169/2011 on consumer information for consumer-facing product information rules.
Our export paperwork includes metal stamps where applicable, stone identity descriptors, and country-of-origin marking. We do not claim third-party certifications we cannot produce on request.
Third-party gemological laboratories such as the GIA overview of the 4Cs and IGI gemstone identification services provide independent gem identification and grading services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order a sample parcel of loose moissanite before placing a wholesale order?
Yes. Sample parcels of a few to a dozen stones in the target size and color are available at a published sample price so buyers can verify cut quality, color sorting, and calibrated diameter accuracy on their own setting benches before placing a larger purchase order. Sample parcels ship in one to three business days via express courier.
What documentation ships with custom moissanite?
Every parcel ships with a factory grading slip describing color, clarity, cut, and mm size range for the stones in the parcel. Larger stones can ship with third-party gem identification or grading reports from IGI on request for an added fee and longer lead time. Your account manager can list exactly which documents are included for your target sizes before you order.
Which cuts and sizes are available?
We carry standard round brilliant in calibrated sizes from 0.8 mm melee up to larger center stones in the near-colorless DEF to near-colorless GHI ranges, and we cut fancy shapes (oval, cushion, emerald, radiant, pear, marquise, princess) on request. Old mine, old European, rose, and other vintage cuts are available through our specialty cutting bench.
Are custom cuts and girdle inscription supported?
Yes. We accept custom-cut projects from dimensioned drawings, CAD cut files, or reference stones. Girdle laser inscription for private-label programs is supported on stones above a published minimum size, typically 3 mm and up, with a one-time setup fee for custom inscription templates.
How are stone parcels packed and dispatched?
Default packaging is folded gem paper labeled by size and color, sealed in plastic sleeves and grouped in a padded envelope or carton depending on parcel size. Larger bulk parcels ship in sealed gem jars with tamper-evident tape. Small parcels ship via DHL, FedEx, or UPS, and orders over 5 kg can move via consolidated air freight.
Ready to Source Loose Moissanite at Factory Scale?
Whether you are placing an entry melee parcel to test a new program or planning a larger custom-cut launch, our custom moissanite cutting team can scope a quote within roughly one business day. Send your size spec, target color and clarity, and target parcel quantity to your account manager, or explore our home page for our current cutting capabilities and stock sizes.
Production Walk-Through: From PO to Packed Parcel
After a purchase order is confirmed and the opening deposit lands in our account, production control moves the order through documented stages. Scheduling assigns a lot number and target ship date within a day. Rough boule is pulled to match the ordered color and clarity. Dop assembly mounts stones for cutting. Cutting and polishing run on calibrated laps to the target proportion spec. Grading sorts stones by color, clarity, and mm size under standardized lighting. QC pulls random samples to verify dimensional tolerance and grade match. Finally, stones are packed in labeled gem papers or jars with the parcel grading slip inserted.
Buyers are welcome to visit the Wuzhou campus to audit cutting and grading in person with advance notice. For buyers who cannot travel, pre-shipment macro photos and short video of the parcel are provided at no extra charge, including gauge shots confirming calibrated diameter and group shots showing color consistency across the lot. We share the lot's QC report as a PDF so the buyer has a record of what was checked before the parcel left our facility.
Buyers sourcing other product lines can browse Custom Moissanite Rings, Custom Moissanite Earrings on the same site.
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