MOQs Explained: 20+ vs 100+ — What It Means for Your First Order
One of the first questions wholesale buyers ask us is: "How much do I need to order?" The short answer: 20+ pieces for 925 sterling silver and 100+ pieces for copper. But what that really means for your cash flow, your testing plan and your product mix is worth unpacking before you place your first order.
Why Our MOQs Differ by Material
Different materials carry different cost structures, so we run two separate production lines with two separate minimums:
| 925 Sterling Silver | Copper (Copper & Crystal) | |
|---|---|---|
| MOQ | 20+ pieces | 100+ pieces |
| Typical lead time | 12–15 days for larger orders | Usually within 7 days |
| Why this minimum | Silver is priced per gram — even a small batch carries real material value, so low minimums stay workable for us and for you. | Copper pieces are low in unit price, so volume is what covers the tooling, plating and setting labour. |
| Best fit | Brand first orders, Etsy testing, designer small batches | Fast-fashion lines, gift add-ons, TikTok traffic pieces |
What 20+ Pieces Gets You (925 Silver)
A 20-piece minimum is designed for testing without over-committing. You can mix a few designs in one batch, see what sells, then scale the winners.
- Mix styles freely — a 20+ batch can combine rings, pendants and earrings across 2–3 designs.
- Real material value — 925 silver holds intrinsic value per gram, so even test pieces carry resale worth.
- Straightforward scaling — once a design performs, repeat orders in larger quantities run 12–15 days.
What 100+ Pieces Means (Copper)
Copper & crystal is our volume line: low unit price, fast turnaround, made to move.
- Keeps retail margins healthy — copper pieces typically retail at a price point that leaves room for promos and bundles.
- 7-day lead time — restock quickly when a style takes off.
- Ideal for gifts and add-ons — low-cost items that raise average order value at checkout.
How to Combine Both Lines
Most successful B2B buyers run both materials in parallel, with different jobs:
- 925 silver = your profit line. 50–200 USD retail pieces with natural semi-precious stones (amethyst, turquoise, moonstone lead U.S. consumer preference).
- Copper & crystal = your traffic and gift line. Low-cost styles for TikTok content, bundle upsells and checkout add-ons.
- Start small in silver, build volume in copper — test designs in 20+ silver, then mirror proven silhouettes into the copper line at 100+.
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