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Gemstone Donut Pendants
Flat gemstone donuts — the peace buckle — in three recorded lines covering 12mm to 50mm, all at a 50-piece minimum.
The donut is the oldest pendant shape in Chinese stone carving: a flat disc with a centre hole, called a peace buckle (ping'an kou), worn for safety and wholeness. It is also a gift to production buyers — no setting, no drilling decisions, no bail tooling: thread it, knot it, or hang it from a bail and it is a finished pendant. This catalogue records three donut lines, and together they cover the full working size range from a 12mm charm to a 50mm statement pendant.
The ladder is clean. Semi-precious donuts at 12/14/16mm list at $0.40–0.65; natural gemstone donuts at 18/20/25mm at $0.65–1.15; and mixed jasper, jade and crystal donuts at 30/40/50mm at $1.25–4.75. Every line carries the same 50-piece minimum, so a buyer can test a size at entry cost before committing to the large formats. Prices are listing records — confirm the current figure and the stone per SKU before ordering.
The three recorded donut lines
| Line | Details on record |
|---|---|
| Semi-precious donuts 12/14/16mm | $0.40–0.65, MOQ 50 pcs — charm and bracelet sizes |
| Natural gemstone donuts 18/20/25mm | $0.65–1.15, MOQ 50 pcs — classic pendant sizes |
| Mixed jasper jade crystal donuts 30/40/50mm | $1.25–4.75, MOQ 50 pcs — statement sizes, mixed stone |
| Bails & cords for donuts | Pendant bails and 0.3–1mm beading thread in findings; see pendant bails |
How buyers spec donut pendants
- Outer diameter first, hole second. The recorded sizes are outer diameters. The centre hole governs what passes through it — a silk cord, a leather thong or a pinch bail — so confirm the hole size for the exact line before you design the necklace.
- Match the format to the jewellery. 12–16mm reads as a charm or a bracelet centrepiece; 18–25mm is the classic single-pendant necklace; 30–50mm is a statement piece that usually hangs alone on a longer cord.
- Mixed stone means mixed. The 30/40/50mm line is recorded as mixed jasper, jade and crystal — expect pattern and colour variation within the pack. If a design needs uniform stone, ask whether a single-stone run is available for your size before designing around it.
- Order a knotting cord in the same shipment. Donuts are traditionally worn on knotted cord. The findings range records multi-coloured beading thread at 0.3–1mm — add it to the same inquiry so sizes can be checked together.
Minimums, units and packing
All three donut lines record a 50-piece minimum — low enough to sample a size before scaling. Confirm current price, stone composition, hole size and packing per SKU with your inquiry; gemstone prices move with material batches, and the figures here are listing records.
Buyer questions
What is a peace buckle?
A flat stone donut worn as a symbol of peace and safety — 'ping'an' means peace, 'kou' the buckle-like form. It has been carved in jade and stone for centuries and remains one of the most recognisable Chinese pendant forms.
Which size sells best for necklaces?
The 18/20/25mm natural gemstone line sits at the classic pendant sizes and the middle price band. The 12–16mm line suits charm bracelets and children's pieces; 30mm and up is a deliberate statement format.
Can donuts be hung on a bail instead of cord?
Yes — a pinch or glue-on bail through or over the centre hole converts a donut into a pendant for chain. See the pendant bails page for the findings side, and confirm bail stock with your inquiry.
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