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How to Choose Pearl Mountings

Start with the pearl. Match the drill hole, pin and seat before you commit to a mounting.

Qifu Jewellery supplies pearl settings, semi-mounts, finished pearl jewelry and diamond jewelry to wholesale, retail and brand buying teams.

Based in Guangzhou, China, we discuss pearl fit, metal finish and sample approval for OEM/ODM projects. Review our manufacturing capabilities.

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Pearl pendant mountings showing open seats, central pins and bail designs on a light background
Pins, seats & bails

01 / Fit before finish

Pearl mounting sizes: start with the pearl

01.1

Drill-hole diameter and depth

Record the pearl’s diameter range, hole diameter and usable hole depth. Ask for the mounting’s pin diameter and length separately: the pearl’s outer diameter alone does not establish the fit.

Have the selected pin, hole and assembly method checked together on representative pearls. Confirm the clearance for that design rather than applying one universal allowance.

01.2

Seat profile and pearl shape

Compare the pearl’s base with the seat profile. Round, button, drop and irregular pearls can present different contact surfaces even at the same nominal diameter. Request a side view showing how the pearl meets the seat.

01.3

Clearance and sample fitting

Check the assembled outline, neighboring components and the orientation of the pearl. For earrings, include the post and back; for pendants, include the bail and intended chain. Approve a fitted sample before confirming the production specification.

What to measure before selecting a semi-mount
Pearl informationMounting information to request
Type & shapeSeat profile and intended assembly method for your pearl lot.
Diameter rangeCompatible pearl range, seat dimensions and assembled clearance.
Drill holePin diameter, usable pin length and approved fit tolerance.
Finished appearanceMetal specification, plating specification and finish reference.

A photograph is a starting point. Use a dimensioned reference and an approved sample as the basis for ordering and repeat orders.

Continue with the mounting specification guide and the fitting guide.

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02 / Choose the format

Choose pearl settings for your collection

Compare the assembly requirements, then request the specification for a selected reference. The fields below identify what needs confirmation; they are not stock or material guarantees.

A / Unset components

Pearl earring mounts

Build a coordinated pair around your pearl stock, with the post, back and seat reviewed together.

Material
Select the alloy and fineness for the design; confirm the available combination in the quotation.
Dimensions
Provide item dimensions, relevant size ranges and critical tolerances in the approved specification.
Plating
Specify surface finish and any plating material, color and thickness for review.
Pearl type
Specify Freshwater, Akoya, Tahitian or South Sea, with shape, color and appearance requirements.
Pearl diameter
Provide measured pearl dimensions, drilling state and hole dimensions so the seat, peg and joining method can be reviewed.
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B / Unset components

Pearl pendant settings

Review the seat and bail as one assembly, including the pearl profile and intended chain clearance.

Material
Select the alloy and fineness for the design; confirm the available combination in the quotation.
Dimensions
Provide item dimensions, relevant size ranges and critical tolerances in the approved specification.
Plating
Specify surface finish and any plating material, color and thickness for review.
Pearl type
Specify Freshwater, Akoya, Tahitian or South Sea, with shape, color and appearance requirements.
Pearl diameter
Provide measured pearl dimensions, drilling state and hole dimensions so the seat, peg and joining method can be reviewed.
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C / Assembled collection

Finished pearl jewelry

Discuss a completed piece when you want pearl selection and mounting assembly covered in one brief.

Material
Select the alloy and fineness for the design; confirm the available combination in the quotation.
Dimensions
Provide item dimensions, relevant size ranges and critical tolerances in the approved specification.
Plating
Specify surface finish and any plating material, color and thickness for review.
Pearl type
Specify Freshwater, Akoya, Tahitian or South Sea, with shape, color and appearance requirements.
Pearl diameter
Provide measured pearl dimensions, drilling state and hole dimensions so the seat, peg and joining method can be reviewed.
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03 / From brief to batch

Pearl settings wholesale and OEM/ODM

Discuss a custom jewelry brief →

For wholesale reorders, identify the style reference and agreed fit specification. For OEM/ODM, share a drawing or reference, the intended pearl lot and your market requirements so feasibility and sample approval can be discussed before production.

  1. Confirm the order basisMinimum quantities are confirmed for the selected style, material and order type. State quantities by reference; mixed-style ordering and tooling requirements need confirmation.
  2. Review a fitted sampleAgree sample work, fees, preparation time and fit-review criteria before work starts. Confirm shipping costs and any sample-fee credit toward production separately in writing.
  3. Approve the production specificationProduction timing is confirmed for the approved design, materials and quantity. Confirm when the schedule begins and record the approved pearl fit, metal, plating and finish. Destination shipping and customs timing are separate.
  4. Agree packaging and dispatchPackaging is agreed for the order, including individual protection, labels and outer packing. Confirm individual component protection, pair or set separation, reference labels, quantities per pack and any branded-packaging requirements.

Record approved dimensions and finish references with your order. Repeat orders should refer back to that specification, including any changes to the pearl lot.

Read lead times and delivery and the wholesale purchasing FAQ.

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04 / A useful first inquiry

Prepare your pearl mounting supplier brief

Send measurements alongside reference images. A concise brief helps identify the open questions before a quotation or sample is prepared.

  • Product reference, drawing or clear front and side views.
  • Pearl type, shape, diameter range, hole diameter and usable hole depth.
  • Requested metal, plating specification, finish and any market-specific documentation.
  • Required quantity by style, material and finish; mounting-only or assembled supply.
  • Sample requirements, packaging brief, delivery destination and target date.
Mounting category guideFinished pearl jewelryContact Qifu
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05 / Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the MOQ for wholesale pearl settings?

Share quantities by item reference, material and finish. Confirm the applicable minimum and whether mixed styles can be combined in the written quotation.

Is there a sample fee?

Sample fees are quoted for the agreed work. Confirm any tooling charge, shipping cost and sample-fee credit terms before approval. A sample should be reviewed against your actual pearl stock and the agreed specification.

How long do sampling and production take?

Agree sample preparation, fit review and revisions first. Set the production schedule after sample approval and confirmation of materials, quantity and order terms. Allow separately for packaging preparation, shipping and customs clearance.

Can I request custom pearl mountings through OEM/ODM?

Send your drawing or reference, pearl measurements, requested metal, plating, quantities and target market. Qifu can discuss OEM/ODM requirements; feasibility, tooling, specification and approval steps must be confirmed for the selected design.

Are certificates or test reports available?

Specify the metal, pearl or diamond documents and destination-market tests required for your items. Confirm availability, coverage, issuer, fees and timing before ordering; a category name or reference image does not establish certification.

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Qifu Jewellery

Guangzhou Qifu Jewelry Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Pearl settings · Finished pearls · Diamond jewelry

Review the fit before you order

Share your pearl measurements and selected mounting reference. We can discuss the specification, sampling and quotation requirements for your wholesale or OEM/ODM project.

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