Studi kasus: JINGING’s Custom Order of 15,000 Men’s Cuban Link Chains for Irish Clients
Daftar isi
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Perkenalan
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Understanding the Cuban Link Chain Market
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Global Demand for Men’s Chains
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Irish Jewelry Market Trends
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Latar belakang klien: Irish Jewelry Distributor Profile
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The Custom Order Specifications
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Pemilihan materi (925 Perak vs.. Stainless Steel)
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Chain Dimensions and Weight Requirements
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Custom Clasp and Logo Engraving
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Manufacturing Process at JINGING
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CAD Design and Prototyping
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Quality Control Measures
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Production Timeline
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Challenges and Solutions
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Meeting EU Nickel Compliance Standards
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Shipping and Customs Considerations
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Market Reception and Sales Performance in Ireland
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Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities
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Kesimpulan: Key Takeaways for Bulk Custom Jewelry Orders
1. Perkenalan
In 2023, JINGING (a leading Chinese jewelry manufacturer) secured a landmark order from an Irish distributor for 15,000 custom men’s Cuban link chains. This case study examines:
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Why Cuban chains are increasingly popular in Europe
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How JINGING met the client’s specifications
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The challenges of large-scale international jewelry production
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The business impact of this successful collaboration
2. Understanding the Cuban Link Chain Market
Global Demand for Men’s Chains
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Cuban links dominate 60% of men’s chain sales (Penelitian Grand View 2023)
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Key markets: Amerika Utara, Western Europe, Middle East
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Popular materials: 925 perak (premium), stainless steel (budget), emas (luxury)
Irish Jewelry Market Trends
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€280 million annual jewelry sales (Irish Central Statistics Office)
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Growing preference for masculine, statement chains among 18-35 demographic
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925 silver outperforms gold due to affordability and tarnish resistance
3. Latar belakang klien: Irish Distributor Profile
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Established 2012 in Dublin
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Specializes in men’s fashion accessories
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Previously sourced from Turkey and Italy before switching to Chinese manufacturers
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Key requirements:
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EU nickel-compliance certification
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3-5mm thickness range
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Custom branded packaging
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4. The Custom Order Specifications
Pemilihan materi
After testing samples, the client chose:
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925 Sterling Silver (12,000 unit)
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3mm, 5mm, and 7mm widths
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Rhodium plating option for anti-tarnish
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Stainless Steel (3,000 unit)
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316L surgical-grade steel
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PVD black coating variant
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Chain Specifications
Parameter | Silver Chains | Steel Chains |
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Length | 20-24 inches | 18-22 inches |
Berat | 25-40G | 30-50G |
Clasp Type | Lobster clasp | Spring ring |
Markings | “925” + client logo | Laser-etched serial numbers |
Custom Branding Elements
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Engraved tags with Celtic knot motif
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Velvet pouches with recycled packaging
5. Manufacturing Process at JINGING
Melangkah 1: CAD Design & Prototyping
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3D-printed prototypes approved within 2 minggu -minggu
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Client requested thicker links after initial sampling
Melangkah 2: Alur kerja produksi
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Metal casting (lost-wax method for silver)
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Machine-linking assembly
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Pemolesan & quality inspection
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Laser engraving
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Final ultrasonic cleaning
Quality Control Measures
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XRF testing for metal purity
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Salt spray test for corrosion resistance
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Weight tolerance ±0.5g
Production Timeline
Phase | Duration |
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Prototyping | 14 hari -hari |
Mass production | 45 hari -hari |
Shipping to Ireland | 12 hari -hari (DDP terms) |
6. Challenges and Solutions
Tantangan 1: EU Nickel Compliance
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Larutan: Used nickel-free soldering and provided SGS reports
Tantangan 2: Customs Delays
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Larutan: Pre-cleared through Dublin Airport’s FAST system
Tantangan 3: Weight Consistency
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Larutan: Implemented automated sorting scales
7. Market Reception in Ireland
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Sold 8,000 units in first 3 months
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Retail price range: €89-€220
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Best-selling variant: 5mm rhodium-plated silver
8. Lessons Learned
✔ Bulk orders require longer lead times for quality assurance
✔ European clients prioritize certification over price
✔ Custom branding adds 15-20% nilai
9. Kesimpulan
This 15,000-chain order established JINGING as a trusted partner for European jewelry distributors. Key success factors included:
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Material expertise in both silver and steel
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Flexibility in custom branding
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Strict compliance with EU regulations
For businesses considering large custom orders:
“Partner with manufacturers who understand regional market preferences and regulatory requirements.”