What Is the MOQ for Custom Gemstone Dice? A Wholesale Buyer's Guide
Our MOQ for custom gemstone dice is 100 pieces, 50 pieces for OEM jewelry, 200 for metal, and 2,000 for acrylic. Here is why MOQs differ by material and how to test a new product without over-committing.
Our minimum order quantity for custom gemstone dice is 100 pieces. MOQ is usually the first question a buyer asks, because it decides how much capital you tie up testing a new product. Here is how MOQs work in gemstone manufacturing, why they differ by material, and how to launch a line without ordering thousands of units.
Our MOQs by Material
| Category | MOQ |
|---|---|
| Gemstone dice & products (standard) | 100 pieces |
| OEM jewelry | 50 pieces |
| Metal dice & products | 200 pieces |
| Acrylic dice & products | 2,000 pieces |
Why MOQs Differ So Much Between Materials
The gap between 100 gemstone pieces and 2,000 acrylic pieces is not arbitrary — it comes from how each material is made.
- Natural gemstone is cut and finished largely by hand from raw stone. There is no mould to pay for, so a short run is practical. The cost sits in labour and material, not setup.
- Metal requires tooling and plating runs, so the setup cost has to be spread across more units.
- Acrylic and resin are injection moulded. A custom mould is a significant one-time cost, which is why acrylic MOQs are high — the mould only makes economic sense across thousands of pieces.
This is why gemstone is often the *easiest* premium material to start with, despite feeling like the most exclusive.
What Drives MOQ Up or Down
Your final MOQ is confirmed in the quotation, and a few factors move it:
- Custom engraving or logos — adds setup, may raise the minimum
- Multiple colours or stones in one order — each material is a separate run
- Standard vs. bespoke shapes — an unusual cut needs more setup
- Special packaging — printed boxes have their own supplier minimums
How to Test a Product Without Committing to Bulk
You do not have to jump straight to a full order:
1. Request samples first. We offer free samples so you can check cut quality, weight balance, and polish before committing.
2. Start at the MOQ, not above it. 100 pieces of one gemstone is a genuine market test.
3. Limit variables. Test one stone and one design first; expand the range after you see what sells.
4. Then scale. Once a design proves itself, larger runs bring the unit price down.
MOQ and Price Move Together
Unit price drops as quantity rises, with the biggest breaks typically starting around 300, 500, and 1,000 pieces. Gemstone dice start from $1 per piece and rise with the material — premium stones and complex engraving price higher. Send several target quantities in one inquiry and you will get a tiered quotation to compare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your MOQ for custom gemstone dice?
100 pieces for standard gemstone dice and products. OEM jewelry starts at 50 pieces.
Can I order below the MOQ?
Samples are available before bulk production. For production runs, the MOQ is set by the cost of material and setup, but trial quantities can be discussed for a first order.
Does the MOQ apply per design or per order?
Generally per design, since each stone and each engraving pattern is a separate production run.
Why is the acrylic MOQ so much higher than gemstone?
Acrylic is injection moulded and needs a custom mould. That one-time tooling cost only makes sense across thousands of pieces, while gemstone is hand-cut with no mould required.
Get a Quote for Your Quantity
We are a direct factory — no trading company in between. Send us your target quantities and we will return a tiered quotation.
- WhatsApp: +86 150 1532 0471
- Email: info@customgemdice.store
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