The questions
before the first piece.
Practical answers to help you prepare a manufacturing enquiry. Final specifications and commercial terms are agreed for each project.

Who does La Roche work with?
We welcome manufacturing enquiries from jewellery retailers, designers and brands. Share your business and project requirements so the scope can be reviewed.
What jewellery can I discuss?
You can discuss rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces and bracelets in 18K gold with diamonds or coloured gemstones. Feasibility and material availability are confirmed for the design.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Minimum quantities are project-specific. They depend on the design, development required, materials and production method. Include the intended quantities in your enquiry.
Can I start with a sample?
Sample development can be discussed before a production order. The quotation should define sample fees, revisions, timing and the approval process.
How long does manufacturing take?
Timing is confirmed after reviewing the brief and production schedule. CAD, sample changes, gemstone sourcing and complexity can all affect delivery. A requested date is not a confirmed deadline until agreed.
Can I supply my own gemstones or CAD?
Ask for a review before sending materials. Agree stone suitability, condition records and handling terms. For CAD and designs, confirm that you hold the relevant manufacturing rights.
Who owns my design and CAD files?
Ownership and usage rights should be defined in the project agreement. Discuss confidentiality, CAD and mould ownership, exclusivity and permission to photograph work before development starts.
How is a manufacturing quotation calculated?
The quotation considers the materials, development work, production complexity, setting, finishing, quantity and requested services. It should also state validity, payment milestones and how any final weight adjustment is handled.
Do you publish wholesale prices?
Trade projects receive individual quotations. There is no public wholesale price list on this website.
How do I begin?
Prepare a brief with your design direction, materials, approximate quantities, target cost and required timing. Use the project enquiry page to organise these details.
A new collection begins
with a conversation.
Tell us what you are creating. We’ll help define the materials, development stages and production brief.
Discuss your project