At wholesale, a custom piece costs CAD + metal + diamonds + setting and finishing. At Guru Diam, CAD is $30 per ring ($50 for other pieces) and lab-grown diamonds start from $75/ct for rounds. Gold and setting labor are quoted per piece from the CAD gram weight. Prices as of October 2026, trade only.
The Four Lines of a Custom Jewelry Quote
| Line | How it's priced |
|---|---|
| CAD design | $30 per ring; $50 per piece for other jewelry |
| Metal and casting | By metal (14K/18K gold, silver, platinum) and gram weight. The CAD gives us the gold weight in grams, and we quote from that. |
| Diamonds | Lab-grown from $75/ct (round), $80/ct (fancy shapes), $150/ct (antique cuts), $50/ct (melee), $150/ct (fancy color melee), $120/ct (matched pairs). Natural quoted per diamond. |
| Setting and finishing | Quoted per ring and per setting, not a fixed fee. We quote once we see the design and the CAD gram weight. |
Full loose diamond prices: Guru Diam Wholesale Price List and the Lab-Grown Diamond Price Index (Q4 2026).
Worked Examples (Lab-Grown, 2026)
Diamond lines use our published starting prices. Gold and setting labor depend on the design, so they are quoted once the CAD gives the gram weight; there is no fixed labor price.
Solitaire engagement ring, 1.50 ct lab-grown oval
| Line | Cost |
|---|---|
| CAD (ring) | $30 |
| Center diamond: 1.50 ct lab-grown oval at from $80/ct | $120 |
| 14K gold casting (by weight) | Quoted from CAD gram weight |
| Setting labor (per setting) | Quoted per piece |
Halo engagement ring, 1.00 ct lab-grown round + 0.30 ct melee
| Line | Cost |
|---|---|
| CAD (ring) | $30 |
| Center diamond: 1.00 ct lab-grown round at from $75/ct | $75 |
| Halo melee: 0.30 ct total at from $50/ct | $15 |
| 14K gold casting (by weight) | Quoted from CAD gram weight |
| Setting labor (per setting) | Quoted per piece |
Antique-cut ring, 2.00 ct lab-grown old mine cut
| Line | Cost |
|---|---|
| CAD (ring) | $30 |
| Center diamond: 2.00 ct lab-grown antique cut at from $150/ct | $300 |
| 18K gold casting (by weight) | Quoted from CAD gram weight |
| Setting labor (per setting) | Quoted per piece |
Custom pendant, 2.00 ct lab-grown pear
| Line | Cost |
|---|---|
| CAD (pendant) | $50 |
| Diamond: 2.00 ct lab-grown pear at from $80/ct | $160 |
| 14K gold casting + chain | Quoted from CAD gram weight |
| Setting labor (per setting) | Quoted per piece |
Custom vs Ready Stock
If a standard piece works, stock is faster and priced up front: tennis bracelets from $729 (2 ct), stud earrings from $499 (3 ct per pair) and solitaire pendants from $375 (1 ct). See wholesale jewelry prices. Custom makes sense when the design, size or diamond isn't in stock.
How to Price Custom Jewelry for Your Customer
Use your wholesale cost as the base and apply your markup; our custom jewelry markup guide shows typical approaches, and what drives custom jewelry price breaks down each line.
What Keeps the Cost Down
- No minimum order: one piece is fine, so you don't overbuy.
- We supply the diamonds as well as make the piece, so you pay one supplier instead of two. That is why our custom quotes are among the most competitive in the trade.
- 4–6 working days from approved CAD, so less time with your customer's deposit on hold.
Get a quote through the custom jewelry manufacturing service.
Custom Jewelry Cost: FAQ
How much does a custom engagement ring cost wholesale?
CAD $30, plus the diamond (lab-grown from $75/ct for rounds), metal and setting. Example: a 1.00 ct lab-grown round center starts from $75.
How much is jewelry CAD design?
$30 per ring and $50 per piece for other jewelry, ready in about 24 hours.
How are gold and labor priced?
Gold is priced by weight: the CAD gives us the gram weight, and we quote from that. Setting labor is quoted per ring and per setting, not as a fixed fee.
Why are your custom quotes competitive?
We supply the diamonds as well as manufacture the piece, so there is one supplier and one margin instead of two.
Is there a minimum order?
No. You pay per piece.
Are these prices for consumers?
No. They are trade prices for verified jewelers, retailers, designers and manufacturers.
Questions on a custom piece? WhatsApp +1 (201) 969-5916 or call +1 (212) 652-7108.
