CABOCHON STONE HARDWARE
A chain hardware system built around stone, scale, and movement.
Developed for seasonal and runway collections requiring stone integration within a chain strap system.
Each station is individually hand-set. Stone selection, bezel profile, link scale, spacing, and plating direction are developed to specification for each project.
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
STONE TYPES
- Round Cabochon — 4–20 mm; single or graduated scale per strap
- Oval Cabochon — standard or elongated proportions
- Baguette Cab — rectangular profile for a more structured, graphic rhythm
- Mixed Stone Composition — semi-precious and synthetic options available
BEZEL PROFILE
- Open Bezel — minimal construction with greater stone exposure
- Closed Bezel — full stone containment and increased plated surface
- Prong / Claw — available for selected stone profiles and setting requirements
CHAIN BASE
- Rolo / Belcher — uniform link geometry with controlled drape
- Cable / Trace — finer link structure for lightweight strap applications
- Mixed-Component — chain combined with connector bars, rings, jump rings, or other components to achieve designed spacing and rhythm
MATERIAL BASE
- Zinc Alloy — suited to complex geometry and efficient production at volume
- Brass — recommended where plating quality, surface character, and long-term durability are priorities
FINISH DIRECTION
14K NF GOLD
Champagne-neutral gold. Colour developed and controlled under D65 illumination. ΔE < 1.8 from the approved master. Nickel-free system.
RHODIUM NF
Bright silver with a clean, uniform appearance. Nickel-free system.
ANTIQUE BRASS NF
Controlled tonal depth for vintage, artisanal, or heritage-driven collection directions.
BESPOKE
Developed against an existing hardware reference, physical sample, or Pantone colour standard. Final colour tolerance is established during sample approval.
QUALITY PARAMETERS
COLOUR CONSISTENCY
ΔE < 1.8 under D65 standard illumination.* Controlled against the client-approved master sample for the specified finish; inspection records retained for each production batch.
STONE SETTING
Each stone is individually hand-set and inspected for bezel closure, seating, and placement.
PLATING ADHESION
Tested according to WOOJIN's internal protocol before production approval.
Each stone is individually hand-set and inspected for bezel closure, seating, and placement. From initial CAD proportion to final electroplating, we balance tension, articulation, and drape for runway and luxury production standards.
*Final tolerances are established against the approved off-tooling master sample. Custom finishes or surface directions may require separate tolerance agreements.
DEVELOPMENT PATH
Every project follows a defined development sequence — from design intent to production standard.
01 — DESIGN BRIEF
Stone type, scale, rhythm, chain direction, and finish reference.
02 — REFERENCE REVIEW
Existing hardware, sketch, CAD, physical sample, or visual reference.
03 — MATERIAL DIRECTION
Base metal, stone sourcing, plating system, and surface direction confirmed.
04 — SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT
Hand-assembled prototype developed for design, proportion, and construction approval.
05 — MOLD & FINISH DEVELOPMENT
Tooling refinement and finish iteration.
06 — OFF-TOOLING SAMPLE
Production-intent sample prepared for final approval.
07 — PRODUCTION STANDARD
Approved master retained as the reference for colour, surface, construction, and assembly.
08 — PRODUCTION & INSPECTION
Small-batch and collection production runs inspected piece-by-piece against the approved production standard.
PROJECT PARAMETERS
Pricing is developed per project based on stone type, component count, chain type, link scale, plating system, and annual volume.
MOQ and lead times are confirmed at brief stage.
YOUR DESIGN. OUR DEVELOPMENT PATH.
Bring us the stone reference, sketch, existing hardware, or simply the idea. From the first reference to the approved master, our goal is to define a hardware system that can be reproduced, controlled, and carried forward into production.