For Indian bangles wholesale, the main decision is the size run, because a bangle that does not fit cannot be sold. Bangles manufacturers in India, including Rajkot bangles manufacturers, normally supply them in a run of sizes in one design, so you need to decide the split before you order.
Bangles are a staple of ethnic ranges and festive sales. Rajkot makers produce them in metal with stone setting, plating and enamel, alongside glass and lac bangles made elsewhere.
How do bangle size runs work?
Indian bangle sizes are named by number, usually written as 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 and 2.8, and refer to the inner diameter in inches. Indian bangle sizes explained covers the system, and converting bangle sizes to international helps you map them to your customers' wrists.
A typical set of four bangles sells in one size. If you order only the middle sizes, you will run out quickly. Ask your market's sellers which sizes move fastest, and give the maker a ratio by size for each design.
Types of bangle and finish
Metal bangles are the main export item. They come in closed rings, which slide over the hand, and openable or adjustable styles with a hinge or screw. Closed bangles are cheaper to make but harder to fit. Many online sellers prefer openable styles to reduce returns.
Finish choices include gold-tone plating, rhodium, oxidised, enamel and stone-set. The difference between a bangle, a kada and a bracelet is explained in kada versus bangle versus bracelet.
What to check with a maker
Bangles are heavily handled, so check durability:
- That the inner diameter matches the size you ordered, measured with callipers on a sample from each batch.
- That plating covers the inside edge as well as the outside, since that edge touches skin.
- That stones are set or glued firmly and edges are smooth.
- That hinges and screws on adjustable styles hold up after repeated opening.
Packing and breakage
Bangles are rigid and often fragile when set with stones or enamel. Stack them on a card or in compartment boxes, never loose in a bag, or plating will scratch. Bangles with thin hinges or cold enamel need extra care in transit.
Compare the finished bulk with your approved sample. Why quality drops after the first container describes how to guard against drift.
What minimums and lead times should you expect?
Minimums are usually set per design and per size, which can mean a large total if you want many sizes. Ask the maker to quote the minimum per design, not per size, and whether sizes can be mixed within a design lot.
Lead time depends on finish. Plain plated bangles are quick; stone-set and enamelled bangles take longer because of hand work and curing. Confirm dates for sample approval and bulk dispatch in writing. If you need a product for a festival, work back from the festival date and leave time for shipping and for a possible reproduction of any rejected batch.
Next step
A clear size ratio and a measured sample save most bangle problems. We find makers, check sizes and finish against your sample, and supervise packing. To discuss your range, book a free sourcing review.