If you’re looking for silver jewellery manufacturing in Thailand – and a partner that’s easy to work with – Thai Design can support you from early concepts through to finished pieces ready for sale. We work with designers, retailers and wholesalers worldwide, with UK-based sales support and a crafting facility in Thailand.

Thai Design is a family-run business with over 50 years of experience in sourcing, crafting, and distributing jewellery and silverware. That experience shows up in the details: practical advice during development, consistent quality standards, and clear communication that helps you plan launches and reorders with confidence.

Why Manufacture Silver Jewellery in Thailand with Thai Design?

1.     Skilled Craftsmanship and Production Experience in Silver Design

Silver jewellery craftsmanship in Thailand dates back centuries; the techniques we see today have been passed down through generations of expert craftspeople. Even within our 50 years of business, we’ve welcomed younger generations of silversmiths following in their parents’ footsteps. Today, Thailand’s reputation for skilled silver craftsmanship reflects continuous and evolving cultural traditions, underpinning Thailand’s established jewellery supply chain. For brands, this well-oiled machine can assure strong finishing, reliable repeatability and practical lead times for both new collections and reorders. Thai Design builds on this strong cultural foundation with a process designed for international clients, so you can enjoy time-honoured Thai craft standards alongside efficient project management.

2.     A structured partner for international brands

Thai Design grants access to Thailand’s historic and multifaceted manufacturing base with a structured, brand-friendly approach. We’ll offer you guidance on ensuring your designs are manufacturable without losing what makes them yours; we’ll support you in decision-making throughout sampling and production. This includes practical advice on thickness, durability, sizing, comfort and finishing so your pieces not only look fantastic but also wear well and feel comfortable for your customers.

3.     Flexible production that fits launches and reorders

Whether you’re planning a first launch or managing a wholesale reorder cycle, flexibility matters. Thai Design supports low minimum quantities (MOQs) per design, which helps smaller brands test new styles without overcommitting. For established ranges, consistent specifications and repeatable methods help to align bestsellers across seasons. This is especially useful when you offer multiple sizes or finish options and need each batch to match what your customers already know.

4.     Materials and sourcing options you can stand behind

Many buyers now ask where materials come from and how they’re handled. As Asia’s first company licensed to work with Fairmined, Thai Design can support responsible silver sourcing – including Fairmined-certified silver and recycled silver extracted from discarded X-ray films. Backed by paperwork and certification, our transparent materials will enable you to make clear provenance claims. If your audience values traceability then fortified product descriptions, wholesale materials and messaging will help to elevate your brand. No vague statements!

5.     Clear communication, realistic timelines, and fewer surprises

You may be in the early stages of launching a new label, scaling a successful range or sourcing a new manufacturer after outgrowing a smaller workshop. Whatever your situation, our aim is the same: products that arrive on time, meet agreed specifications, and can be repeated reliably. Thai Design supports worldwide shipping and provides sales support from the UK, ensuring smooth communication for brands working across time zones. When you share a clear brief, our team can advise you on sampling steps, plausible timings, and the most suitable manufacturing route for your design so you can plan launches and stock with confidence.

Wholesale Silver Jewellery Manufacturing Services and Capabilities

Thai Design supports the full journey from idea to production. Depending on your needs, our support of your wholesale silver jewellery collection can cover design development, sampling, production, and delivery planning.

Capabilities often requested by our clients include:

• Custom-made jewellery production in sterling silver
• Solid gold manufacturing (if your range includes gold alongside silver)
• CAD support for 3D designs and refined detail
• Specialist craft skills such as hand engraving and gemstone work
• Stone-setting, including common styles such as bezel, claw and pavé
• Plating options in a range of colours and micron thicknesses

If you’d prefer a faster route to new product, Thai Design also offers an in-house collection of pieces that can be adapted to your branding and style for silver wholesale jewellery ranges. This can be a practical option for those who wish to add new silver designs whilst maintaining manageable development timelines.

Silver Jewellery Design Development and Sampling

A smooth production run starts with strong design development. Thai Design supports you in transforming your concept into a physical sample that can be quoted and manufactured consistently.

You can begin with sketches, reference imagery, an existing sample, or CAD files. Samples help confirm weight, proportions, construction, and finish, which makes quoting clearer and reduces unexpected changes during production.

What development support may include:

• Reviewing your design for buildability, comfort, and durability
• Advising on thickness, edge finishing, and joining methods
• Selecting clasps and findings suited to wear and price point
• Helping you choose stone sizes and settings that work reliably
• Using CAD where suitable to refine 3D forms and confirm detail

Thai Design also takes intellectual property seriously. Designs developed with our team remain your exclusive property, and replication of an existing sample is handled carefully to protect ownership.

Materials and Responsible Sourcing

Thai Design works with sterling silver and solid gold. For silver-focused ranges, you can specify the alloy and finish requirements to suit your customer base - whether that’s a bright polish, a softer satin look or a textured surface.

If responsible sourcing is integral to your brand, Thai Design is registered as a Fairmined licensee and can therefore work with Fairmined Silver and Gold. This immediately offers you a stronger foundation for product descriptions and wholesale materials because your sourcing is backed by certification, paperwork and a story that will strike a chord with your ethics-orientated customers.

With over 50 years in business we’re well connected to suppliers internationally, so other responsible options – such as recycled silver – are also available. If you have a preferred sourcing approach, please share it in your brief so material choices are aligned from the very outset.

Silver Jewellery Production Methods and Finishes

Different designs call for different manufacturing methods. Thai Design will draw on our extensive experience and in-house skillsets to recommend the most suitable approach for your design, based on detail, target price and expected quantities.

Common approaches include:

• Casting for repeatable forms and consistent sizing
• Hand fabrication for certain structures, edges, and craft-led details
• Mixed-method builds combining cast components with hand finishing
• Stone setting handled by a dedicated team for a secure, clean result
• A range of finishes from high-polish to matte and hammered, achieved by both hand and machine

If your range includes plated items, you can choose plating materials, colour options, and micron thickness to match your market.

Quality Control Checks and Confidentiality

The quality of your jewellery is ensured by checks at multiple points - not only at the final stage. This includes workmanship checks, finish consistency, measurement checks for sizing and fit areas, and pack-out checks against your SKU list.

For wholesale clients, consistency across repeat runs is often the priority. Documented specs and approval samples help keep future batches aligned, so stockists can reorder with confidence.

Confidentiality matters, too. Thai Design highlights exclusivity as an integral aspect of partnership, keeping our partners’ designs strictly confidential. This supports brands that are building distinctive product lines and wish to protect their unique design language.

Minimum Quantities, Lead Times, and Pricing Guidance

Thai Design supports low minimum quantities (MOQs), eliminating barriers to brands that wish to test small runs of new products without over-committing. As a general guide, MOQs start at:

• 20 units per design in silver
• 10 units per design in gold

Lead times are typically discussed at the start of each project. For manufacturing, a common guide is around 4 to 8 weeks depending on time of year, order size, and design complexity. Sampling and revisions are planned separately so you can build a realistic schedule for launch.

Pricing guidance is provided during development. Jewellery costs can shift with material markets and design changes, so quotes are tied to agreed specs. The first design quotation is often provided free of charge, with subsequent quotations for amendments charged per design. This encourages clear decision-making during development and helps keep production planning stable.

Worldwide Shipping and Delivery Support

Thai Design ships worldwide, either from our UK HQ or from our crafting facility in Thailand. For UK deliveries, import and postage from Thailand to the UK are included in quoted prices, which can help to simplify landed cost planning.

If you have specific pack-out requirements, such as SKU labelling, grouping, or protective packing for polished finishes and stones, please include those needs in your brief. Clear pack-out rules reduce delays at the goods-in stage and support a smooth customer experience for both retail and wholesale channels.

To keep delivery organised, it also helps to share how you wish for your items to be sorted and presented - especially if you’re supplying stockists or working with third-party logistics (3PL). For example, you may want pieces grouped by SKU, size, finish, or stone colour, with cartons labelled to match your purchase order. If you sell direct-to-consumer, you may prefer added protection to reduce surface marking in transit, particularly for high-polish silver and delicate settings.

If your order includes a mix of products, such as rings in multiple sizes or collections with several plating colours, you can request pack-out by line so your team can book in stock quickly and easily. Sharing any barcode formats, internal item codes or packing slip preferences with us in advance can also reduce admin at your end.

Shipping choices can be discussed based on destination, timelines and budget. If you have a preferred courier or freight forwarder, Thai Design can work with your instructions. If you don’t, our team can advise on suitable options and the paperwork typically needed for smooth customs processing.

Request a Quote for Silver Jewellery Production

If you’re ready to start a silver jewellery manufacturing project with Thai Design, please send your sketches or CAD, reference images, preferred materials and estimated quantities per design. Please also include your target delivery window and shipping destination. Our team will review your brief and respond with practical guidance on the next steps, expected timings for sampling and production, and pricing based on your specifications.

FAQs

Can you manufacture for small brands as well as larger orders?

Yes. Thai Design works with start-ups, independent designers, and established brands. Low minimum quantities are available, which helps smaller labels test new styles, build a launch range, or trial colour and size variants without holding excessive stock. For larger orders, production is planned around your SKU structure and delivery requirements, with specifications documented so reorders match approved samples. To keep things efficient, it helps if you can share your estimated quantities per design, your target delivery window, and whether you expect repeat runs. If you are still testing demand, you can start with a tighter assortment and scale up once you have sales data. If you are preparing for wholesale, you can plan quantities by bestsellers and size distribution to avoid gaps in your range.

Do you only work in sterling silver?

Sterling silver is a core material, but solid gold manufacturing is also available. Many brands keep their main range in silver and add a smaller set of gold pieces as premium options, or they offer the same design in both metals at different price points. Our team can advise on any design adjustments needed when moving a piece from silver into gold, such as thickness, weight and wear considerations.

Can you support CAD and sampling?

Yes. CAD support is available for 3D designs, and sampling is part of the development process so weight, size, texture and construction can be confirmed before production. Sampling is also where practical refinements happen, such as adjusting clasp tension, strengthening delicate areas, refining stone seats, and confirming how a finish looks on your chosen surface texture. If you already have CAD files, providing measurements, target weight, and tolerance needs (especially for moving parts) helps speed up the process. If you’re starting with sketches, please include front and side views where possible, plus notes on thickness, joining points, and any details that must stay unchanged. Clear inputs reduce revision cycles and help you reach an approval sample sooner.

Do you offer plating?

Yes – our plating options include a variety of materials, colours, and micron thicknesses. Sharing your intended use case helps the team recommend suitable plating specifications. For example, pieces worn daily, like rings and bracelets, often benefit from different plating choices than occasional-wear styles. It’s also useful to tell the team which “look” you’re aiming for (warm yellow tone, pale gold, rose, darker finishes, or a bright silver colour match) and whether you want the plated item to match other products you already sell.

Can you support Fairmined materials?

Thai Design is registered as a Fairmined licensee and can work with Fairmined silver and gold. If certification is important for your brand, please mention this in your enquiry so material planning, production steps, and documentation are aligned from the start.