Where to buy · page 6 of 8 · updated September 2026
What Buyers Said About Jaxxon, Jewelers Mutual and Mona
2,811 accounts, one line per buyer who used or priced a store themselves. Stores with enough reports have a page of their own; the rest are named here and nowhere else.
| Store | Verdict | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| Foreverwick | warn | Buyer warns this candle company advertises a real GIA diamond in every candle, but the stones are extremely tiny and worth only a few dollars |
| Franzetti Jewelers | recommend | Tried on many styles, then a follow-up appointment to finalize the diamond and setting; plans to return for wedding bands |
| Fred Meyer | recommend | Bought from the jewelry counter inside this grocery store; happy with the ring and its extended warranty |
| Fred Meyer Jewelers | recommend | Three-stone lab diamond ring plus plain wedding bands for both partners; praises the lifetime warranty covering cleaning and repairs, and a diamond care plan against loss with annual inspection |
| Fred Meyer Jewelers / Littman Jewelers | recommend | Former employee trusts the gemologists brought in for quarterly trunk-show appraisal events, which cost around $150. |
| Friendly Diamonds | mixed | Could not source a diamond from an outside vendor's listing, only stones already on their own site, so ruled out for this purchase |
| Gabriel & Co | recommend | Owns two diamond bands from this line that have held up beautifully over time. |
| Gabriel & Co | recommend | CAD quote for a 1ct lab-grown wedding band and engagement ring set in 14k gold, size 7; buyers called the price fair, especially since it includes the band |
| Gabriel & Co | recommend | Buyer's store sells Gabriel & Co settings retailing at least $1,000 even with small melee stones; suggests contacting the brand directly for a retail appraisal or trade-in |
| Galaxygems | recommend | Bought a 0.65ct oval sapphire ring from this Etsy seller. |
| Garcia's Jewellery | recommend | Made his 9mm Miami Cuban link bracelet; he considers them the best currently, though a separate local jeweler later added the diamond clasp detail |
| Garcia's Jewellery | warn | Paid the full $8000 upfront for an 8mm 14k bust-down sleek-lock chain two months before production even started; would not recommend despite good correspondence |
| Garcia's Jewellery | mixed | Ordered a 12mm 7.5in 14k bracelet, paid $4100 out of pocket after trading in scrap gold; made-to-order lead time ran 8-16 weeks |
| gawaalahas | recommend | An Instagram-based jewelry seller the buyer had personally bought from before; no specific item or price given. |
| Gem Breakfast | recommend | Bought a lavender pear-cut opalescent sapphire ring from them; owner Cat is helpful with custom designs and can try to source a stone within a stated budget, though settings alone start around $900-1,000 |
| Gemestonia (Australian Sapphire) | recommend | Seller works Queensland gem fields directly; called legit with beautiful, reasonably priced Australian sapphire. |
| Gemfactor_emeralds | recommend | Recommended as a great Instagram-based source for a Colombian emerald, alongside gem forums with highly reviewed sellers |
| Gemlab | recommend | Used to have heirloom stones made into an engagement ring; also does jewelry appraisals in NYC's 47th Street district. |
| Gemlux Jewels | mixed | No example provided; stone would need to be cut down from a larger rough. |
| GemOdes | recommend | Bought this ring in 14k gold for $240 and loves it, though price varies slightly by ring size |
| GemsMagic | warn | The person asking found the ring design listed here for $829; buyers warned the site looks like a cheap dropshipper or possible scam given spelling errors and unrealistically low gold/gemstone prices. |
| GemsNY | recommend | Bought the loose 1.55ct Zambian emerald center stone from among hundreds of stone options listed here |
| Geoki | recommend | Owns multiple Geoki rings with beautiful moissanite, per her post history |
| Geologic Spectrum | recommend | Named as a seller the writer likes and trusts on Etsy for gemstones. |
| GioielliRings | recommend | 2ct D/VS1 white gold ring with IGI paperwork; shipped Tel Aviv to California in under 4 days with no customs fees; came in a lighted branded box. |
| GioielliRings | recommend | Bought a lab diamond travel ring from the same seller, then ordered five stackable rings from their shop. |
| GioielliRings | recommend | Bought their own ring from the same seller and calls it gorgeous. |
| Glamira | recommend | German company with lots of choice, lifetime guarantee and repair service, plus engraving |
| Glamira | recommend | Bought their own ring from Glamira; suggests shopping around online and in-store for the best price |
| Glamira | warn | Secondhand account: a friend of the writer had an awful experience with this retailer |
| Gold Crest Jewellery | recommend | Bought a 10k gold ring with an engraved initial for about $266 CAD plus $100 CAD for resizing, a couple of years ago |
| Gold Star Jewelers | recommend | Husband bought the engagement ring there; helpful, professional staff resized the engagement ring free and the wedding ring later for $25 |
| Golden Bird | mixed | Owns a ring from this India-based shop; stones are legitimate but was lied to multiple times during the process and the workmanship was poor quality |
| Golden Bird | recommend | Etsy moissanite seller with ready-made designs and custom work; communicative, and sends a CAD preview image before making the ring so the buyer can confirm the design first. |
| Golden Bird Jewelry | recommend | Etsy shop, the moissanite arm of Ouros, made a custom 14k yellow gold setting for her lab diamond for about $480; her 4th purchase from them and always a good experience |
| Golden Bird Jewels | mixed | Quoted for the custom cut but never sent an example photo or video to confirm they could match the spec. |
| Golden Bird Jewels | recommend | Ordered several moissanite pieces from the same staffer; when a first princess-cut stone offered looked bad, the jeweler replaced it with a better one. |
| Golden Bird Jewels | recommend | Custom moissanite engagement ring plus a stock wedding band; praised customer service from named staff, automatic stone checks, and solid-feeling stamped 14k gold; paid $30 extra for 5-day shipping instead of up to 25 days free. |
| Golden Bird Jewels | recommend | Engagement ring and wedding band both made here; very happy with both despite worrying after reading inconsistent reviews from other buyers. |
| Golden String Jewelers | recommend | Personally bought rings here and recommends the father-daughter duo who work with a range of budgets |
| Golden Tree Jewellers | recommend | Ordered the 6ct moissanite Boxing Day ring in white gold; smooth order, arrived close to promised date with a bag and polishing cloth, though band felt a bit thin |
| Golden Tree Jewellers | recommend | Also ordered the same Boxing Day moissanite ring, for $255 |
| GoldenBird | warn | One of the writer's worst vendor experiences among several she has tried |
| GoldenBirdJewellery | recommend | Recently bought a beautiful moissanite ring from this Etsy seller |
| GoldenBirdJewelry | recommend | Bought one item to test size and style for a moissanite ring; shop keeps buyers well informed during custom orders |
| Goldenbirdjewlery | recommend | Partner ordered a moissanite ring here, loves it, under $900 |
| Goldmark | recommend | Bought a $50 plain silver replacement wedding band there two years ago after the original was lost; holding up well |
| Goldsmiths | recommend | Bought engagement and both wedding rings there so the sets would match, on sale at the time |
| Goldsmiths | recommend | Bought an engagement ring there during a half-price sale |
| Goldsmiths by Rudi | recommend | Made a custom 'impossible'-design engagement ring for under $2k after another vendor had quoted around $6k; writer called them awesome to work with |
| Good Old Gold | recommend | Bought an AGS000 top-light-performance mined diamond there; became a believer in their cut quality afterward. |
| Goodstone | warn | Cart and checkout showed a 4.40ct F VS1 oval lab-grown diamond at $704.21 for over 48 hours with no error notice; after purchase the vendor blamed a stock-number mixup with a smaller stone and refused to honor the price, offering only a $100 discount or a refund |
| GOODSTONE | recommend | Bought a diamond here after comparing to Brilliant Earth via a review video; very happy with it. |
| Goodwillfinds.com | recommend | Sells packs of five silver necklaces for about 20-30 dollars plus shipping |
| Graff | recommend | Service was impeccable when trying on a ring at the London store; the writer rates Tiffany no better than other jewelers |
| Gray and Sons Jewelers | recommend | Good browsing experience for unique vintage pieces without a big price tag; her own $500 ring actually came from a different local shop |
| GrayGirlJewelry | recommend | US-based small-business maker (Etsy, Instagram, own site); enjoyed working with her but cost significantly more than the overseas quote. |
| Graziela | recommend | Has custom pieces made by this designer; unsure whether they will use lab-grown stones |
| Greenhills mall sellers | recommend | Bought a certified 2ct D VVS2 loose lab diamond there for ₱30,000, then had it set by a separate maker |
| Greenwich St. Jewelers | recommend | Went here instead and called the experience phenomenal |
| Greenwich Street Jewelers | recommend | Loved the educational experience learning about diamonds and options there |
| Griffin Jewellery Designs | recommend | Ottawa jeweler; caught a 75%-off sale, a $5k retail/appraised ring cost $1,500 with 20 years of insurance included |
| Grissom's | recommend | Brought in ideas and preferences and they made a spectacular ring. |
| Groovelife | recommend | His backup silicone band, described as nice |
| Grownleo | recommend | Bought her own ring from this Etsy shop; says messaging the owner directly for a discount usually works. |
| GRT | recommend | Bought a platinum diamond ring here (Bangalore) with no complaints; had more design options than Tanishq. |
| GRT Punjagutta | recommend | Quick, simple platinum engagement band purchase, done in under 30 minutes, cost about 30,000 in 2022. |
| Grunberger Diamond | recommend | Used their natural DEF melee on a tennis bracelet, very happy with the classic piece; still waiting for an ideal-cut lab option |
| Grunberger Diamond | recommend | Priced their natural 8HA round melee at 900-1100 USD per carat, called it extremely fair pricing, though they don't stock lab-grown stones |
| GS Diamonds | warn | A shopper found GS Diamonds priced a comparable stone about AUD 10,000 higher than another retailer for the same diamond |
| Happy Jewelers | recommend | Fullerton-area jeweler carrying lab and natural stones at wholesale pricing, good experience working with them |
| Happy Jewelers | recommend | Buyer ordered online and says they got a great deal, no specifics on price or ring given |
| Happy Jewelers (Fullerton) | recommend | Sold a watch to them personally and called it a pleasant experience with a fair price |
| Happy Laulea | recommend | Handmade Hawaiian bands, good quality, offers wood and tungsten options too |
| Harwell Godfrey | recommend | Has custom pieces made by this designer; unsure whether they will use lab-grown stones |
| HAVA fine jewelry | mixed | Lacked the specific stone and seemed to have a smaller database, but a rep proactively reached out after noticing the buyer's site trouble |
| Hearts on Fire | recommend | Owns a Hearts on Fire diamond ring and is delighted with it; no price or specs given |
| Helen Jewelry Shop | recommend | Husband bought the engagement ring there and they returned for wedding rings; friendly service with free engraving and lifetime cleaning |
| HelloRing | recommend | Platinum wedding ring for about 700 NZD, roughly a third of a comparable ring seen elsewhere; good quality and communication |
| Helzberg | mixed | Local partner store mounted the new diamond; staff initially resisted double-checking melee accent stones for quality before setting |
| Henne Jewelers | recommend | Wrote up an appraisal for a 1920s ring and sold the writer and her husband their wedding bands; accommodating and not pushy |
| Hera Fine Jewelry | recommend | Bought a bezel three-stone style ring there and loves it |
| Hera Fine Jewelry | mixed | Buyer says this jeweler sources solar-powered, sustainability-rated lab diamonds with a net-zero footprint, noting such diamonds naturally cost more |
| Heritage Auctions | recommend | Auction house will accept photos and consign remotely; a seller's premium around 6% is achievable and pieces like this ring are fetching good prices currently |
| Hermès | recommend | Wears an Hermès Chain D'Ancre ring daily and favors their bracelets; describes the silver collection's palladium plating as bright and durable, priced roughly in this range |
| Herzog Jewelers | recommend | Had a custom piece made there right at the start of COVID; despite shutdowns, communication (including text updates) stayed excellent. |
| Holts Gems | recommend | Bought a 0.8 ct lab diamond ring on a platinum band there, cheaper than high street stores; also does custom work |
| Holycome | mixed | Custom 3ct center + two 1ct side moissanite ring, gold-plated silver, sold via AliExpress; good communication and timely delivery, but relisted the same design far cheaper and only offered a future-order coupon, not a refund |
| Holycome | mixed | Crushed-ice cut with less rainbow flash but more visible facet gaps than Mesidian; prices sometimes higher |
| Holycome | recommend | Made a 3ct aqua pear moissanite ring in 14k gold for under $620 CAD |
| House of Diamonds | recommend | Personally recommends a specific jeweler by name at this shop, noting not to be put off by ongoing storefront construction. |
| House of Diamonds | recommend | Seconded this jeweler, saying they're great people who are happy to answer questions. |
| Hudepohl Jewelers | recommend | Bought his wife's ring there; straightforward on pricing and options, helped find a contemporary but timeless design, keeps a client file of liked pieces for future gifts. |
| Hug Jewelers | recommend | Had multiple items resized and repaired there |
| Huxley Jewelry Creations | recommend | Bought her own 1-carat round lab-grown diamond from them |
| I Do Now I Don't | mixed | Sold an engagement and wedding set here for about a third of retail; felt fair since the ring could not be resized |
| iBlingJewels | recommend | Bought a 3ct stone with small accent diamonds for $1100 and called it amazing. |
| IBlingJewels | recommend | Had a great experience buying from this Etsy ring maker |
| Icing on the Ring | recommend | Custom-designed their ring here from different patterns, felt no pressure on budget or timeline |
| ID Jewelery | mixed | Lab earring studs bought the prior year had noticeably less sparkle and fire than stones later bought from loosegrowndiamond.com. |
| ID Jewelry | recommend | Bought engagement ring and other diamond jewelry there; natural stone pricing very competitive, quality fantastic |
| ID Jewelry | recommend | Bought a 10 ctw lab diamond tennis bracelet using a sale plus promo code in June and has been thrilled with it; says even the smallest 5 ctw size on that sale was a great price with the extra promo code. |
| Ideal Cut Jewelers | recommend | Resized two 14k gold bands half a size up for $150 total, ready for same-day pickup |
| IDJ | recommend | Owns a 3-carat ideal-cut F-G lab diamond tennis bracelet from IDJ and is very happy with the four-prong setting quality. |
| IDJ | recommend | Bought a 5ct D/E VS lab diamond four-prong tennis bracelet; clasp feels secure and has diamonds on the enclosure, looked great in party and overhead lighting; D/E was overkill for color but the price was good at the time. |
| IDJ | mixed | Owns a 7-stone ring from IDJ and loves it overall, but one end stone (a 20-point stone) is noticeably less well cut than the rest |
| IDJ | mixed | Bought his wife's wedding ring and a wedding band from IDJ; happy with the final pieces, but getting them to remake an unsatisfactory first attempt felt like pulling teeth; now pays only a deposit until happy with the final product |
| IDJ | recommend | Got a tennis bracelet from IDJ in 2021 and remains happy with it; suggests mentioning a diamond buyers' forum membership when requesting a quote |
| IDJ | recommend | Owns both lab and natural stones from here; calls their a diamond buyers' forum-quality cuts excellent, only slightly behind Whiteflash's top line side by side |
| IDJ Jewelers | mixed | Custom lab diamond earring jackets came out well-made and fairly priced, but built to the wrong fit from photos with no measurements or CAD approval, and the buyer was then asked to pay $250 plus shipping and insurance to have them reset |
| IDJewelry | recommend | Ordered an ideal-cut a diamond buyers' forum-quality tennis bracelet, calls it beautiful, praised the sales rep she worked with |
| IDJewelry | recommend | Owns a roughly 2ctw IDJewelry bracelet (not a diamond buyers' forum-quality stones), calls it cute, fun and very sparkly; thinks their prices rose over the past couple years |
| IDJewelry | recommend | Priced a 4-carat white gold tennis bracelet at this vendor as her top contender, beating a comparable Blue Nile price |
| IDoNowIDont | recommend | Bought a diamond ring through this resale site and was pleased with both the process and the ring. |
| Imelda's | recommend | Bought rings there after finding it through a wedding fair |
| Independent Goldsmith (City Square mall) | recommend | Sized ring down about 1.5 sizes and moved small diamonds on the band for about $125, called the work incredible |
| independent jeweler (unnamed) | recommend | Custom platinum ring bought from a local independent jeweler at wholesale price; felt it couldn't have been found cheaper elsewhere |
| independent local designer (one-woman shop) | mixed | Set stones bought from Chinese vendors locally for roughly 3x what an overseas setting would have cost, with a long timeline; advises getting more than one local quote |
| Infinity Jewelers | recommend | Family-owned shop with a physical store, sold on Etsy; made a 14k lab-grown olive-green sapphire ring the buyer calls good quality with many green sapphire options |
| Infinity Jewelers USA | recommend | Custom lab ruby and moissanite ring; highly recommends the maker, Nick |
| InfinityJewelersArt | recommend | Fiance's moissanite ring came from here; good quality for the price |
| InfinityJewelersUSA | recommend | Family-run Michigan Etsy shop, worked through customizations, delivered in 12 days with IGI certificates |
| Ingle and Rhode | recommend | Bought a D color diamond with good specs there; called it good value versus similar designs elsewhere costing 50-100% more |
| International Gem Services | recommend | Had a great experience with this gemological service, which gives detail on the stones plus an appraisal value usable for insurance. |
| Invaluable.com | recommend | An auction house site that has produced fantastic deals, along with online pawn shops |
| Ivory & Rose | recommend | A retired jeweler's own pick for custom pieces and vintage-diamond selection; describes it as a longtime family business in a city's jewelry trade district |
| Ivy & Rose | recommend | One of two semi-mount settings bought from them, around 500-600 each |
| Ivy & Rose | recommend | Will set separately acquired stones and offers antique-style options along with simpler designs |
| Ivy and Rose | recommend | Chicago-based maker of vintage-inspired custom rings; gave a reasonable custom quote and is known for good quality, also sells similar pieces on Etsy |
| Ivy and Rose | mixed | Priced their bracelets and found them cheaper than rivals mainly because they use very-good rather than excellent cut and a lighter metal setting, though still considers them reputable |
| J. Antonio | recommend | East Village vintage/estate jeweler; bought her engagement ring there, very happy, no price given |
| James Robinson | recommend | Gave a thorough informal appraisal on an antique necklace and pointed her to other reputable buyers plus safety advice for a mail-in sale |
| Jangmi | recommend | Worked with the writer on price when buying a necklace; says the Diamond District offers pieces just as nice as a luxury brand for a more realistic price |
| Jann Paul | mixed | Inquired about a super ideal cut lab melee tennis bracelet (5in, 2.5mm stones) roughly a year earlier, quoted around 3000 USD, recalled loosely |
| Jann Paul | mixed | Got a 2025 quote of about 2538-2960 USD per carat for 2mm decagon and 8HA round lab melee, custom cut with a 3-month wait |
| Jann Paul | warn | Already bought a dozen 2.2mm lab decagon melee from them at about 2300 USD per carat (120 SGD each); called the pricing monstrously high |
| JannPaul | recommend | Bought a GCAL-certified HPHT lab diamond in an unusual cut from this Singapore vendor; sent production update videos and the fiance was happy with the service |
| JannPaul | recommend | Chose JannPaul's lab-grown emerald-cut and decagon stones over pricier natural diamonds; found their standards strict and quality trustworthy; sales rep Avery helpful and used the exact daily exchange rate. |
| JannPaul | recommend | Shipping was free and insured; resizing was also free aside from paying half the shipping and insurance fee; rep Eugene explained the cut quality and GCAL testing well. |
| JannPaul | recommend | Wife's decagon-cut ring still draws compliments years later; needs frequent cleaning to keep its light performance at its best. |
| JannPaul | recommend | Rep Eugene responds on WhatsApp within hours; quoted about five months to grow a 2.6-2.69 ct stone, before shipping is even added. |
| JannPaul | recommend | Ordered decagon studs and a 3-stone emerald-cut anniversary ring; praised the light performance and being kept updated by the sales rep. |
| JannPaul | mixed | Finished ring looked even better in person and was engraved, but the writer felt JannPaul's answers slowed down noticeably toward the end of the order. |
| JannPaul | mixed | Paid about $1100 for a piece, then got hit with a roughly $50 FedEx duty bill about a month after delivery. |
| JannPaul | recommend | Custom-cut emerald 2.0 diamond with GCAL cert; thorough Zoom-based sales process, but new cuts take 4-5 months and payment carries a 3.571% wire/Stripe fee plus US duties on delivery. |
| Jarrad's | recommend | Made her amethyst engagement ring, setting and matching earrings for about $2k, and quoted roughly $10k for an equivalent diamond there too |
| Jaxxon | warn | Bought 3 gold chains across two orders that lost their gold color within the new 30-day warranty window; calls the shrunk warranty a bait-and-switch |
| Jaxxon | recommend | Wore a gold chain daily and slept in it for a year with no fading |
| Jaxxon | recommend | Two silver chains worn almost two years daily, through showers and construction work, lost only 2-3% of shine |
| Jaxxon | mixed | Gold-dipped set from 2021 still catches light after years of daily wear but has faded to a duller color |
| Jaxxon | warn | Paid $250 for a gold-plated, not solid gold, chain and feels the listing risks confusing buyers about what they are getting |
| Jaxxon | warn | Girlfriend's silver bracelet clasp broke within a month; the lifetime warranty had quietly become a conditional one-time exception |
| Jaxxon | warn | $159 chain and bracelet arrived scratched, were replaced once, then the bracelet lost its gold color within a year |
| Jaxxon | warn | Necklace was stolen off the doorstep and the company offered no help, calls the whole company a scam |
| Jaxxon | recommend | 2.7mm 14k Cuban chain worn nonstop including showers and sleep since late 2022, still looks new |
| Jaxxon | mixed | Bought earrings for about $69 the year before, annoyed the same pair is now priced around $149 |
| Jaxxon | recommend | Bought a gold chain and two gold bracelets for $360 total, arrived in 48 hours, praised fast and helpful customer service on a sizing exchange |
| Jaxxon | warn | Gold-plated necklace deteriorated fast with no wear warnings; customer service suggested buying a replacement every month or two; cites dozens of BBB complaints |
| Jaxxon | warn | Chain faded within a week of light wear; got a one-time free replacement which she resold for what she originally paid |
| Jaxxon | mixed | $100 gold-plated hexagon necklace bought 4 years ago still looks nice despite regular water exposure |
| Jaxxon | mixed | Paid $2,800 for a solid gold 5mm Cuban years ago under the old lifetime warranty; now needs warranty service and was trying to sell it to fund an 18k upgrade |
| Jaxxon | recommend | Found the 14k solid gold chain priced about $150 below the lowest price seen at several local stores |
| Jaxxon | recommend | Bought four chains over two years with no complaints |
| Jaxxon | recommend | 10mm stainless-steel Cuban chain with gold PVD coating has held up well after a year of daily wear |
| Jaxxon | recommend | Keeps a cheaper chain for everyday wear so a separate solid gold chain does not take daily wear and tear |
| Jaxxon | warn | Unworn chain tarnished black after 6 months in the box; company offered only store credit, no refund |
| JBG | recommend | Sent a loose stone internationally to JBG for mounting without issue, declaring it as a repair shipment and insuring only the setting's value. |
| JBJewelers | recommend | Made the setting for a 20th-anniversary 2.20ct lab grown emerald cut ring with tapered baguette and single-cut side stones. |
| JBR Jewelry | warn | Sent elongated stones with bar culets instead of the requested pinhole culet. |
| Jeffrey Jewelers | recommend | Gave the most reasonable resizing quote of the shops she checked, and was very nice to work with |
| Jelly Lab Jewelry | mixed | Unclear whether certification was included, and no example was provided. |
| Jewel Box | recommend | Recommended for ring cleaning |
| Jeweler's Mutual | recommend | Named as one of two go-to jewelry insurers |
| jeweler's row shop, 5 S. Wabash, Chicago | mixed | Same independent jeweler sold both rings in 2018 and 2020 and did redipping and prong repairs over the years, but later quoted $1,000-3,000 to fully remake both rings after wear from stacking, a price the buyer and several other jewelers online felt was inflated. |
| Jewelers Mutual | mixed | Coverage was nearly identical to BriteCo, but the application had more choice-paralysis-inducing options, pricing was higher, and support took about 2 days to reply. |
| Jewelers Mutual | recommend | Used to insure rings and jewelry after a theft; policy allows replacement through any jeweler of choice rather than one the insurer picks. |
| Jewelers Mutual | mixed | Premium jumped after they auto-adjusted the appraised value; once corrected, the increase was only $5 for the year |
| Jewelers Mutual | warn | Tried to raise the asker's renewal premium about 52% with zero claims or policy changes in a year, blaming inflation; the person asking cancelled and switched insurers |
| Jewelers Mutual | mixed | Paid out after the writer's first ring was lost, but was slow communicating with the jewelry store and it took about 2 months to get the replacement; the payout went to the store, not directly to the writer. |
| Jewelers Mutual | warn | Refused to reinstate a 24-year policy that lapsed by 3 weeks during a family emergency despite a claim-free history; writer advises staying away from the company. |
| Jewelers Mutual | warn | Previously covered by JM but writer switched away after JM would not cover the ring while living overseas. |
| Jewelers Mutual | recommend | Works in jewelry and says JM is easiest to deal with, lets you keep your own jeweler, and pays the store directly instead of reimbursing you. |
| Jewelers Mutual | recommend | Filed a claim this year after losing her ring; approval took about three weeks once the replacement jeweler matched the original stone and setting cost, and payout caps at the insured amount. |
| Jewelers Mutual | recommend | Kept ring coverage fully separate from her home policy for fear of being dropped after a claim, and is very happy with Jewelers Mutual. |
| Jewelers Mutual | recommend | Nearly lost her home insurance after filing a claim for a lost $30,000 ring, so moved coverage to Jewelers Mutual instead. |
| Jewelers Mutual | recommend | Handles many insurance claims professionally and says both BriteCo and Jewelers Mutual keep paperwork and proof-of-loss demands low. |
| Jewelers Mutual | recommend | Accident damage claim covered smoothly after submitting documentation and a repair quote, no hassle |
| Jewelers Mutual | mixed | $60/year for $5,000 coverage replaced a lost $300 ring with no questions, but then dropped the policy since it was under a year old, deeming it high risk |
| Jewelers Mutual | recommend | Lost a wedding ring at home; JM took a written statement, let her pick her own jeweler, and paid the balance after her deductible with no issues |
| Jewelers Mutual | recommend | Suggested over homeowners insurance, which can cap jewelry payouts as low as $1,000; jewelry insurers said to run roughly 2-3% of value per year |
| Jewelers Mutual | recommend | Suggested as a jewelry-specific insurer for a 10 ct diamond ring |
| Jewelers Mutual | recommend | Recommended getting an updated appraisal from the GIA certificate first, then calling this insurer |
| Jewelers Mutual | recommend | Bought a policy to cover a loose diamond while it was shipped to another jeweler to be set. |
| Jewelers Mutual | warn | Renewal premium felt eye-watering after adding two pieces to the policy, prompting her to shop a BriteCo quote instead. |
| Jewellery Planet | warn | Produced a bar culet rather than the requested pinhole culet. |
| Jewellsbyjessica | recommend | Etsy maker; had a ring custom made from her and paid no import duties bringing it into Australia |
| jewelnests | recommend | Toronto-based Instagram jeweler; writer bought a similar ring there for about half the store's quoted price |
| Jewelry by Cleo | mixed | Also priced the stone under 5,000 dollars, but is shifting to a private concierge or custom-quote model instead of listed pricing |
| Jewelry by Cleo | recommend | US-based jeweler picked to avoid tariff concerns; 3ct round bezel setting felt reasonably priced |
| Jewelry Replacement Center (Rivonia) | recommend | Had a stone replaced here with a lab-grown diamond, offered as a much cheaper option than natural, with no noticeable quality difference. |
| Jewels by Grace | recommend | 2ct natural old mine cut diamond, bought online from a California-based independent jeweler |
| Jhollywood | recommend | Always pleased with pieces from this maker, though pricier than overseas vendors |
| Jian London | recommend | Online jeweller using synthetic gems; bought a diamond set for a relative's birthday that looked far pricier than paid |
| Joe Escobar | recommend | Recommended for ring cleaning |
| Jogia Diamonds | recommend | Western Australia jeweller; custom-made the ring without the markup of larger retailers; said online stores couldn't compete once landed in Australia |
| Jogia Diamonds | recommend | The person asking viewed diamonds in person in Australia; a 2.02ct F VVS2 ideal round at 1880 AUD was judged the best cut proportions and best value among everything compared |
| John Thomas Jewelers | recommend | Got a hidden-halo pave 18k setting made here for less than a Rare Carat quote of 2500. |
| Joseph Schubach | recommend | Bought a 2.13ct-equivalent DEF moissanite on a platinum pave band. |
| Joseph Schubach | recommend | Buyer says this US moissanite jeweler did unparalleled custom work on their own ring and a family member's ring, though this marquise bypass style may be outside his usual range. |
| Joyce | mixed | Ordered a ring and bracelet meant to be different sizes but both arrived the same size; the vendor apologized and promptly sent the correct-size piece. |
| JR Colombian Emeralds | recommend | Recommends them for a wide range of natural emerald shapes and sizes; wears her own emerald ring in a secure bezel setting daily and says it has held up well |
| JuliaB | recommend | Platinum ring, size 6, with a 7mm antique-cut gray moissanite asscher and moissanite accent stones. |
| Jupiter Gem | recommend | Sourced her own padparadscha engagement ring stone here; came with a lab report, addressing the color-accuracy problems common with this stone |
| K Anderson | recommend | Small shop run by a passionate couple; prices are fair and almost everything they make is custom, comparable to big box store prices. |
| Kala | recommend | Bought stock rings from this AliExpress seller; free shipping to the US took about a month, paid express shipping (per item) took about two weeks |
| Kalala | recommend | Bought a 3.5ct colorless (EF) solitaire set in white gold; became her favorite ring, even over a 3.10ct diamond |
| Kalala | recommend | AliExpress seller; bought GH and IJ color stones, both stamped D inside and hard to tell apart; recommends the cheaper IJ for a test ring |
| Kalala | recommend | Bought another Kalala moissanite solitaire in a smaller size to replace an earlier one after losing weight. |
| Kalala | recommend | Named as one of the writer's regular go-to AliExpress moissanite sellers, no specific order described |
| Kalala | recommend | Bought two classic-solitaire moissanite rings on AliExpress, 6.5mm around $19 and 9mm around $53 in sterling silver, both well cut with visible arrows |
| Karat Jewelry Group | recommend | Found via Etsy; made a custom setting for the engagement ring and a matching wedding band by mail, with renders and a wax model along the way |
| Kathe's Jewelry | recommend | Family-owned shop on 1st Ave and 14th St, fair and pleasant to work with for selling jewelry items |
| Ken & Dana | recommend | Engagement ring order was completed early with great communication; especially recommends them for lab-grown stones |
| Ken & Dana | mixed | Loved the engagement ring but wedding bands were nearly late despite a guaranteed delivery date, calling the process a headache |
| Ken & Dana | warn | Agrees the bands, settings, and timelines were a pain to deal with |
| Ken & Dana | recommend | Ended up buying the ring here and called it everything they wanted and more |
| Ken & Dana Design | recommend | Ring still being made at time of posting, expected to cost under $5,000; lovely to work with so far |
| Kendall Jewelers | recommend | Did a lot of business with this family-owned shop while working nearby, and suggested getting two appraisals done for comparison. |
| Kent Jewelers | recommend | A shopper says they personally buy from this NYC diamond-district store working with a specific rep, and suggests comparing prices there. |
| Kerri Levine | recommend | Bought a 5 ct pink tourmaline with a diamond halo from this NY Diamond District jeweler for her daughter; called the diamonds excellent and the price far below a comparable Tiffany piece |
| Kim's Jewelry | recommend | Bought their ring there, citing a long-standing good reputation in the Diamond District |
| Kim's Jewelry | recommend | Bought her own custom ring there after comparing several NYC diamond-district jewelers; praised customer service and wholesale-area pricing |
| King Jewelers | recommend | Had her engagement ring resized there; called staff professional and the process seamless |
| King Jewelers | recommend | Found her engagement ring there with knowledgeable staff and no sales pressure |
| King Jewelers | warn | Felt staff focused on upselling rather than helping find what she wanted, left disappointed |
| King Jewelers | recommend | Bought his wedding band there last year; staff explained metals and styles without rushing him |
| King Jewelers | recommend | Visited in person and found a good selection with staff who were very helpful |
| King Jewelers | recommend | Visited for custom design work; staff welcoming despite upscale vibe, prices high but fair, designed one-on-one rather than picking from a case |
| Kings Jewelry | recommend | Fiancé bought her ring here; writer unsure of exact specs and price |
| Kinn Studio | recommend | Wears a 14k solid gold signet ring daily; says it cost less than comparable brands though no exact price given |
| Kirk and Company | recommend | Resized a wedding ring there; a small stone fell out within a month but was fixed and replaced free under their one-year guarantee |
| Knobspin | recommend | Had this vendor make the same style of ring in yellow-plated silver rather than solid gold |
| Knobspin | recommend | Named as one of the writer's regular moissanite sellers. |
| Kobelli | recommend | 10mm round brilliant classic-cut ring with a 1mm diamond halo, original ring bought in 2015. |
| Kosta Jewellers | recommend | Says they were surprisingly affordable and provide a certificate for the diamond. |
| Kristin Coffin Jewelry | recommend | 2.5ct grey moissanite ring with a lab diamond halo and pave band, about $4,800 |
| KTRingCrafts | recommend | Husband's Etsy purchase, moissanite center stone, beautiful and good quality, glad he did not spend more |
| Kube's Jewelers | recommend | Family shop; recreated a Robbins Brothers design his wife liked, made it smaller, and saved several thousand dollars off the $10k-plus original. |
| Kubes | recommend | Calls them true experts and good to deal with, though unsure how much lab-grown stock they carry |
| Kubes Fine Jewelers | recommend | Owner personally restored a 100-plus-year-old family pocket watch; writer trusts them to also handle an appraisal despite the longer drive to Fort Worth. |
| Kuvera Jewelry | mixed | Specializes in 24k handmade pieces with roughly a 20-30% premium over melt price, called one of the better options found |
| Kuvera Jewelry | mixed | Checked their listings and found premiums around 33% over melt in every category looked at, higher than claimed but still noted with interest |
| Kyle Jewelry Manufacturing | recommend | Had a custom moissanite ring made in 18k white gold for about 14,000 pesos in 2021, own design made in-house at the shop |
| Lajerrio | recommend | Bridal set (engagement ring plus band) bought there for this price |
| Lane + Kate | recommend | Created her dream ring within their budget; calls it the best jewelry-buying experience she's had. |
| Lang | mixed | Bought wife's engagement ring from this NYC antique dealer; quite expensive partly for the piece's history, but unique |
| Lauren B | recommend | Ended up buying here; large inventory of set rings, a genuine sales associate, and one of the few stores that allowed hand photos to compare options |
| Lauren B | recommend | Canceled a Frank Darling appointment after finding a Lauren B ring they liked; called the experience incredible |
| Lauren B | warn | Fell in love with a Lauren B design but had a private jeweler replicate it instead, estimating it saved $8,000-10,000 versus buying the branded piece directly |
| LaurenB | mixed | Charged a $300 stone-setting ('corkage') fee about three years before the post; likely more now |
| Laurie Fleming | recommend | Made the 14k gold setting for her ring |
| LC Rings | recommend | Says her fiance bought her a similar ring there with better color and clarity for about half of what the person asking was quoted elsewhere. |
| Leduc Goldsmiths | recommend | Reported good personal experience with this goldsmith for ring work, outside Edmonton; no price or specifics given |
| Leela Diamonds | recommend | Vendor sent personalized videos of colored stones for review before buying |
| LeenaBell | recommend | Owns a piece from here, no further detail given |
| Leif Brenner | recommend | An independent Toronto goldsmith with his own workshop, known for doing good work |
| LemoissaniteCheri | warn | Sold a stone marketed as a lab diamond that couldn't be confirmed genuine after about a month; seller reacted angrily and threatened to confront the buyer over a bad review |
| Leo Carroll Jewelers | recommend | Recommended for appraisals in Inman Square, called them down to earth; they appraised the writer's engagement ring with no problem |
| Leo Carroll Jewelers | warn | Brought several items in but was told they don't do appraisals; suggests calling ahead first |
| Leo Carroll Jewelers | mixed | Used them for appraisals years ago; the appraiser only worked certain days, so recommends calling ahead |
| Leo Carroll Jewelers | recommend | Their appraisal of the writer's diamond ring came back about $1,000 higher than its purchase price, which felt legitimate and trustworthy |
| Leo Carroll Jewelers | recommend | Used them for an appraisal and thinks it cost around $50-75, though price depends on the item |
| Lewis Jewelers | recommend | Bought wedding bands there; staff never voiced any opinion about the lab stone |
| LGG | recommend | Double band with 24 melee diamonds and a 3ct princess center, done in three weeks with great customer service |
| LGG | recommend | Chinese vendor the writer recommends for amazing quality at a fraction of US prices |
| LGG | recommend | Used this Chinese manufacturer for custom pieces; praised prices and quality, contact Romy. |
| LGG | recommend | Bought a 3ct diamond and 14k gold bezel setting together for 1250 total, working with Romy. |
| LGG | recommend | Made a 3-carat ring for $1,250 |
| LGG | recommend | Made a 5-stone 3.6ct emerald-cut ring for $1,690 |
| LGG | recommend | Willing to make a custom setting for a stone the buyer already owns, per writer's own experience |
| LGG | recommend | Bought a 4-carat total weight lab diamond tennis bracelet there for $1,750, cited as a good per-carat lab diamond price |
| LGG (rep Romy) | recommend | Worked with rep Romy at LGG sourcing a lab diamond and had no complaints. |
| LGG (Romy) | recommend | Two custom pieces made so far, called incredible and reasonably priced, under the buyers's budget. |
| LGG Jewelry | warn | Diamonds looked somewhat see-through and the culet was cut too large. |
| LGG Jewelry (Romy) | recommend | Made several custom pieces; thorough, quick communication, good with inspiration photos and CAD feedback, offers custom cuts. |
| Lightbox | recommend | Also owns stud earrings from here; prioritized general sparkle and coverage over perfect cut specs |
| Lily & Co | recommend | Writer's husband bought their ring from this shop's Facebook page |
| Linden Hills Jewelry | recommend | Replaced worn prong tines on a fused engagement/wedding ring, described as an amazing job; now saving to have a custom anniversary band made there |
| Lindwedel Jewelers | recommend | Downtown Webster Groves shop owned by a well-regarded family. |
| Lisa Hoskin Jewelry | warn | Three pieces failed within six to eighteen months; the store called the line seasonal and not built to last, so the buyer now warns others off it. |
| Lisa McConnell | recommend | Amazing prices, quality custom jewelry work and a great selection; went a couple of times and had the best experience. |
| LisaJewelryUSA | recommend | Bought a 6x8mm blue sapphire ring from this Etsy shop. |
| Littman Jewelers | recommend | Writer's own rings came from Littman's about 20 years ago and are still holding up well with regular wear, including manual labor. |
| local antique shop | warn | Quoted 650 for an 18k gold ring set with a dark garnet; the community valued similar pieces closer to 200-500, so the buyer decided not to purchase. |
| local commercial jeweler | recommend | Let the buyer view a VS2 diamond through a large magnifier at no cost and compared it against the Whiteflash stone; inclusions were hard to spot even under magnification. |
| local custom jeweler (unnamed) | mixed | Quoted $2,000 for CAD design/3D-print samples plus a $650 setting fee for a separately purchased stone; felt the setting fee exceeded the stone's own price |
| local hometown jeweler (unnamed) | warn | Set her grandmother's diamond in platinum prongs for the engagement ring; the stone has come loose 3 times and needed tightening |
| local jeweler | recommend | Picked a Noam Carver setting design, then chose the center diamond in person from the jeweler's own stock |
| local jeweler | recommend | Bought a ring guard from this local jeweler to keep her pear-stone ring secure on her finger. |
| local jeweler | recommend | Charged $110 to set an already-purchased loose stone into its setting |
| local jeweler | recommend | Made wedding bands for about half of Cartier's price; the rings have held up beautifully |
| local jeweler | recommend | Writer brought in their own loose stone and had this jeweler set it into a custom ring, called the experience amazing |
| local jeweler | warn | The person asking said this unnamed local store carried roughly a $4,000-5,000 markup on natural diamonds versus buying loose online, prompting her to shop online instead. |
| local jeweler | recommend | A local jeweler successfully fit her stone into a secondhand setting made for a smaller size by adding claw prongs for the extra length. |
| local jeweler (setting) | recommend | Chosen to set the diamond after comparing two jewelers; quoted about 4 weeks for production and finished the piece in 3 weeks, with about a week more for delivery. |
| local jeweler (unnamed) | recommend | Charged $150 to set the center stone into the Etsy-made setting; came out a perfect fit |
| local jeweler (unnamed) | warn | Custom platinum setting for a 2.02ct CVD lab diamond with 14 natural side stones; stone read cloudy and dull despite strong specs, setting had porosity, tool marks and weak prongs; buyer got a full refund |
| local jeweler (unnamed, physical store) | recommend | Prefers a physical jeweler she can visit in person; used them to change a ring setting and to clean and replate it right before the wedding. |
| local jeweler (writer's own shop, unnamed) | recommend | Offered to build a comparable ring for at least $1000 less than the Costco price, depending on the cut/polish/symmetry chosen |
| local jeweler (writer's own shop, unnamed) | recommend | Offered to build a comparable ring for about $5k; cites a recent $3900 sale of a natural D VS2 princess stone plus roughly $1000-1200 for mounting/setting |
| local jeweler preloved section | recommend | Bought a preloved ring there and had the center stone swapped to lab-created; total under $2000. |
| local jewelers (multiple quotes) | recommend | Called several local jewelers for lab-diamond setting quotes; got $150-300, including a $300 simple-setting option, and only one refused a stone bought elsewhere |
| local pawn shop | recommend | Bought a diamond cluster ring for $675 after negotiating down from a $700 asking price; happy with the find. |
| local pawnshop | recommend | Says a similar-looking ring is available at their local pawnshop for about $1,000 |
| local used jewelry store | recommend | Prices silver jewelry just above melt price |
| Loch Jewelers | recommend | Described as doing great work for reasonable prices, though farther away in Monticello |
| London Diamonds | recommend | 0.90ct oval lab diamond ring personally selected by the shop owner via Instagram; he later replated it from gold to white gold for free |
| Lordo's | warn | Reluctant to set a diamond bought elsewhere; setting work priced almost double a competitor's quote. |
| Loupe Troop | recommend | Preowned jewelry site with good variety, mostly people selling off their collections |
| Loupe Troop | recommend | Private-sale listing site suggested for selling the ring, with the setting sellable separately from the stone |
| Loupe Troop | recommend | Sellers confirmed the preloved-jewelry marketplace itself was not compromised; a wave of phishing emails scraping public listings and impersonating the site was an outside scam, not a platform breach. |
| Loupe Troop | recommend | Writer sold a used Tiffany platinum bracelet there and cross-wrote on the a diamond buyers' forum Preloved forum, cutting the price repeatedly before it sold |
| Louped.com | recommend | Bought a 6.03ct similar-colored stone there for $3,000 in January, showing such stones are readily available |
| Loupetroop | recommend | Suggested as a good site to list a ring for sale with full details and crisp photos |
| LoupeTroop | warn | Multiple sellers received dozens of phishing emails impersonating LT 'Support', claiming a listed item sold and demanding a link click within 24 hours; the writer's own report to LT took months to get a response. |
| LStudioC | recommend | Bought two bands with great craftsmanship; shop also carries other gemstones like amethyst, alexandrite and opal |
| Lucce | recommend | Writer says this jeweler specializes in engagement and wedding rings |
| Lucy's Fine Jewellery | recommend | Bought a thin 9k gold wedding band there on sale, delivered to the UK, happy with it |
| LukeyLuxJewelry | recommend | Bought several custom and ready-made pieces; considers the pricing fair |
| Lunvash | recommend | Bought a 1.41 ct pear-shaped stone from them for her ring. |
| M Jewellery PH | recommend | Bought her own lab-grown diamond ring there; says the owner was accommodating and explained the basics she needed to know |
| M Jewellery PH | recommend | Bought through a TOAST bridal fair promo and calls the pricing a great deal |
| MadBeret | recommend | Worked with this ring designer and called the experience wonderful |
| MaejeanVintage | recommend | Family has bought estate/antique jewelry here, stunning rings found under $500 |
| Magpie | mixed | Lab-grown sapphire ring loved overall, but arrived the wrong size with a bent prong, adding about $150 in resizing and repair costs |
| Maharajas | warn | Salesperson claimed lab diamonds show a blue or orange undertone versus natural under testing, seemingly to talk the customer out of buying lab-grown |
| Majestry Jewelers | mixed | Nice selection and a friendly sales team, but pricing came in well above comparable stones online; refunded the deposit without pushback when asked |
| Maloys | warn | Brought two gold rings in for an offer and wasn't happy with the price; sold each privately on Facebook Marketplace for about double instead. |
| Manhattan Arts and Antique Centre | recommend | Gave a second opinion on the antique necklace's value that matched the first appraisal |
| Mann's Jewelers | recommend | In Willow Glen; writer's wife's regular spot for free ring cleaning |
| Manssion | warn | Tried to cancel a 14k white gold bracelet order after seeing quality complaints; company refused a refund and only offered store credit |
| Mariloff | recommend | Long-time customer, happy with service over the years, in Addison |
| Marisa Perry | mixed | Fancier atelier experience with champagne and helpful try-on comparisons, but inventory felt limited for their budget and staff were anti-lab-grown |
| Marisa Zach Diamond Designs | recommend | One of four small women-owned jewelers used for fully custom pieces, with the same $50-$300 sourcing-fee model |
| Market Cross | mixed | Two branches of the same chain quoted £75 and £190 to enlarge an 18k gold ring by two sizes, one in-store and one sent off-site |
| Market Square Jewelers | recommend | Family has bought estate/antique jewelry here, stunning rings found under $500 |
| Markham | recommend | In Frisco, noted for having far more wedding bands than other stores visited |
| Marquis | recommend | In Frisco, praised for an excellent selection |
| Marrowfine | recommend | Made a bicolor sapphire ring with accent sapphires in rose gold |
| Martin Busch Jewelers | recommend | Family-owned Financial District shop with outstanding customer service; recommends asking for Katherine |
| Massoud's Fine Jewelry | recommend | Family has used this jeweler since the 1980s |
| Massoud's Fine Jewelry | recommend | Handles all the writer's jewelry and has made custom pieces from family items; called prices very reasonable |
| Matrix Jewel | warn | Sent an automated Alibaba quote, then went on holiday and never returned with a real quote. |
| Maven Lane | recommend | Writer personally bought a 3.1 carat old mine loose diamond there; a smaller antique-jewelry vendor alongside Gilded Lane |
| Mavilo Wholesalers | recommend | Got a 1.15ct oval solitaire, H color VS2, set in 18k rose gold. |
| Maxferd | recommend | Sutter Street jeweler recommended; suggested telling them your budget upfront |
| Maxfield Lapidary | recommend | Named as a seller the writer likes and trusts on Etsy for gemstones. |
| Mazal Jewelers (Boris) | recommend | Had her 5 carat ring redone with a matching gallery by this Boca Raton jeweler and loves the result. |
| MCArtandTool | recommend | Named as a seller the writer likes and trusts on Etsy; another buyer notes this cutter also posts work online. |
| McCaul Goldsmiths | recommend | Currently having her fiance's engagement ring and their wedding bands custom made here; the shop sourced stone options from its own suppliers for her to choose from |
| McTamney's | recommend | Had great luck buying at this Danforth pawn shop |
| Meco Midget | recommend | Says this torch outperforms the Smith Little Torch and is worth the upgrade |
| Medallion Jewelers | recommend | Mounted the stone for about $150, called it a great experience overall |
| Meg Lizabet | recommend | Fiancé bought the ring here, no further detail given |
| Mejuri | recommend | Bought engagement ring there after trying their earrings first to check quality; part of a $500 combined ring+band purchase |
| Mel's Treasures | recommend | Bought gold earrings from this Sydney-based secondhand seller years ago and still wears them daily; suggests contacting her to source a secondhand 3mm gold band at a better price per gram |
| Mene.com | recommend | The person asking found this site prices rings using a live spot tracker plus roughly a 40-50% markup, the lowest-markup option found in the search |
| Mervis Diamonds | recommend | Spent almost 3 hours patiently explaining cuts, lab vs mined, clarity and size to first-time buyers; couple ended up having the ring custom made at a different shop |
| Mesidian | recommend | Good prices; bright crushed-ice sparkle with fewer visible gaps than Holycome; also offers a brilliant cut |
| Messi Gems | recommend | Ordering a matching 3ct VVS1 D oval engagement ring plus band from this China-based maker for $2000 total. |
| MiaDonna | recommend | Picked exact stones and customizations for under $2k; loves the result |
| Michael's Creative Jewelry | recommend | Has personally used this jeweler for 30 years and highly recommends them. |
| Michael's Creative Jewelry | recommend | Said this jeweler saved them money by telling them what pieces from a petite grandmother's collection were actually worth resizing. |
| Mikado Diamonds | recommend | 2025 buyer ordered online; the CAD design was reviewed for durability before production, which eased worries about a flimsy setting |
| Mikado Diamonds | recommend | Used to buy a loose lab diamond and have it set; seeing stones and settings in person made choosing easier |
| milegem | recommend | Buyer said this US-based Etsy shop sent them a beautiful ring |
| Mishang | mixed | 8x10mm quote via Alibaba; price depends on whether a certificate is included. |
| Moissanite India | recommend | Suggested for a 0.75-1ct D color VVS1 moissanite; also carries lab diamonds; noted Giva and Clara don't stock moissanite despite similar-looking cheaper stones |
| Moissanite.com | warn | Writer bought from this site and does not recommend it at all; other community members echo the same negative view. |
| MoissaniteandCo.com | recommend | Liked their variety of styles and videos; bought a 1ct Tiffany-style c&c ring for $1,120, sourced a wedding band separately. |
| mollyjewelry | recommend | Gold moissanite ring, only about $300 |
| Mona | recommend | Custom 12x6mm marquise moissanite with 1.8mm lab diamond pave, 14kWG cathedral setting, for $740 before shipping; smooth communication, highly recommended |
| Mona | recommend | Bought a 9x7 moissanite with an 18k gold setting for under $600; calls western prices robbery |
| Mona | recommend | Ordered a 12x9mm oval moissanite ring for $1,100 shipped, arriving soon |
| Mona | recommend | Ring finished in about 13 days and shipped; reliable even though answers can take a few days |
| Mona | recommend | Took about six weeks from first message to receiving the ring due to writer's many questions; felt she has the best stones |
| Mona | recommend | Ordered first ring, en route; found her responsive and patient despite being a one-woman operation during busy season |
| Mona | recommend | Sent a loose GH 7mm moissanite to another cutter within four days of ordering, flawless transaction, though hasn't had a full ring designed by her yet |
| Mona | recommend | Never pushed an opinion on stone color, let writer choose; communication was fine |
| Mona | mixed | Invoice mistakenly charged $28 international shipping on a domestic order; slow to reply but corrected and refunded after writer followed up |
| Mona | recommend | Gave an instant free quote right after seeing inspiration photos and the desired stone size, no CAD fee upfront. |
| Mona | mixed | Says she is simply more expensive; suggests budget buyers get the stone from her but the setting made by a cheaper vendor instead |
| Mona | recommend | In very high demand and produces much higher quality stones than other vendors in the buyer's opinion |
| Mona | recommend | Paid $550 for a 10x8mm emerald solitaire on a 14k gold band |
| Mona | recommend | Paid $900 for a 2+ carat oval solitaire, says the quality is unbeatable and often mistaken for a real diamond |
| Mona | recommend | Chose her despite higher prices because she's a sole operator, her rings run heavier and sturdier, and wanted peace of mind the ring would last |
| Mona | mixed | Bought a second ring from her, upgrading from an Etsy vendor; thought it was lovely but overpriced and moved on to other sellers afterward |
| Mona | recommend | Paid $625 for a custom-cut 10x7.2mm emerald on 18k yellow gold, including a $60 upcharge for the custom cut |
| Mona | recommend | Platinum ring with an 8x6mm green emerald-cut moissanite and mixed-cut halo; later resized down half a size. |
| Mona | recommend | 9x11mm moissanite on 14k white gold, size 10 |
Sources and method
Price reports on this page come from 203 public discussions where buyers answered in their own words. Each comment that stated what someone paid became one row; notes are paraphrased, never quoted.
The largest discussions used here (60)
- 2023-09: The lab diamond Vs. natural debate is a CONSTANT fierce battle in jeweler groups. There are 185,000 people in here, I want your real opinions on WHY you chose a natural or lab diamond. I'll share the most upvoted 20 replies with the jeweler communities I'm in to try and give them some perspective. (602 comments)
- 2025-10: Warning about Tiffany & Co (372 comments)
- 2026-09: Regretting my Etsy jeweler ring purchase? (341 comments)
- 2025-06: Jewelers are freaking out about lab growns and it’s been fun to watch (282 comments)
- 2021-09: Where to buy engagement ring in Ontario ? (272 comments)
- 2023-11: Found this particular ring at Costco Wholesale, is it a good quality ring for the price? (264 comments)
- 2026-05: So disappointed with jeweler’s bait and switch (257 comments)
- 2022-09: Surprise Upgrade for The Missus - First Ritani Purchase (251 comments)
- 2023-10: JAXXON-ONLINE MENS' JEWELRY STORE = SCAM! CON-ARTISTS (249 comments)
- 2025-11: Taking on Michael Hill Jewellers- And Winning (231 comments)
- 2025-06: Custom engagement ring regret - any luck going back to the jeweler? (221 comments)
- 2024-06: how can i nonchalantly point my boyfriend in the right direction ring shopping? (218 comments)
- 2025-01: Where are y’all’s getting your engagement rings?! (208 comments)
- 2024-08: Was quoted 10k CAD for a 2.5 carat moissanite (196 comments)
- 2023-04: After 2 months of research and searching everywhere, we found the perfect fancy vivid pink diamond. We went to Diamonds Direct in Houston for a setting and the manager was condescending. He called it a cheap lab stone, told us he usually doesn't help people, then walked away while talking to us. (188 comments)
- 2022-09: I’m ready to pop the question, and I am leaning towards this ring from Costco. Anyone have any experience with purchasing from Costco that they’d like to share? I am open to purchasing from elsewhere if the deal is there. Thanks! (186 comments)
- 2023-08: Curious whether the women of place significant value on designer jewelry. If receiving a gift, would you prefer a high-quality, no-name jewelry piece or something name brand like a Tiffany lock bracelet/Cartier love bracelet? (167 comments)
- 2025-02: Local Jeweler wants $600 to set my 4.5 ct oval (166 comments)
- 2022-03: To everyone but especially those new to moissanite: I'm begging you to stop buying from scamming Etsy sellers (164 comments)
- 2023-10: Engagement/ wedding rings through Costco (154 comments)
- 2026-05: Please can people review my ring design? (154 comments)
- 2025-12: Any recommendation on cheap place to buy lab grown diamonds? (150 comments)
- 2026-07: Are tiffany diamonds actually worth it? (145 comments)
- 2026-05: Boys, help your man out. Where to shop for affordable engagement rings? (125 comments)
- 2025-03: I want to shop local, but these prices are insane… $35k for 2ct lab?? (125 comments)
- 2024-01: I inherited this ring but no two jewelers give the same answer (123 comments)
- 2024-02: Has anyone seen MY BREATH anywhere? It got knocked out of my chest and I still can’t find it. (122 comments)
- 2025-01: Tell me about your carat sizes & experiences (120 comments)
- 2026-01: Where can I the best lab grown diamonds at an affordable price? (102 comments)
- 2025-06: Where Are the Best Places to Buy an Engagement Ring (Online or In-Store)? (101 comments)
- 2023-03: JannPaul Reviews/Testimonials? (98 comments)
- 2022-03: Where can I buy an engagement ring that’s not stupid expensive? (97 comments)
- 2023-02: Megathread - Please post your non-traditional engagement rings! This includes bands, ring stacks, unusual gemstones and vintage/heirloom rings. Please do not post solitaires, modern halo or pave rings. These are ‘no chat’ posts. Include hand pics, specs, finger size and vendor/price (optional). (95 comments)
- 2022-11: where can I find a budget friendly moissanite engagement ring? (94 comments)
- 2024-09: Just had this diamond added to my Miami Cuban link bracelet. Always regretted not getting it done when I bought the chain but my local jeweler did it for half the price and in a day. (94 comments)
- 2025-02: Where are you finding these incredibly priced lab diamonds? (94 comments)
- 2024-01: Engagement ring shopping in NYC? (91 comments)
- 2026-02: Where do people usually buy good-quality jewelry at reasonable prices? (91 comments)
- 2026-08: Where do you go to sell jewelry and not get ripped off? Love this ring, sad to see it go 😭 (89 comments)
- 2025-02: How do big stores actually sell jewelry at their prices (88 comments)
- 2026-05: where are we getting beautiful rings on (semi) budget? (82 comments)
- 2024-02: 10 Year Upgrade 💎 Golden Bird Jewels Review star ⭐️ (80 comments)
- 2024-05: I was gifted my late grandmother’s custom ring from my mother and I’m curious about getting it appraised by a reputable jeweler, is anyone familiar with a place in the East Valley (Chandler/Gilbert/Scottsdale area)? (74 comments)
- 2023-01: Megathread - Show us your oval engagement rings! This is a no chat post. Please Include your ring specs, finger size and vendor (optional). (73 comments)
- 2022-10: Ok so because the marquise is so big and has so many hidden diamonds in the undercarriage I cant have the huge chunky band I want so I need to have some amazing enhancers made. Kays quoted us around 7 grand for a tcw of 2.125 I believe. James allen doesnt have enhancers... need a great jeweler (63 comments)
- 2023-06: Where can I get a cheap engagement ring? (62 comments)
- 2026-01: Local engagement ring shop recs? (60 comments)
- 2021-01: Genuine Moissanite (for $100). Just inspected by a gemologist (in practice there since 84) at a DC area family jeweler. Pretty cool :) (59 comments)
- 2024-03: Where did you buy your wedding/engagement rings at? (59 comments)
- 2023-11: Best place to sell engagement ring/wedding band? All the shops are offering me less than 10% off price paid. What a legit and safe way to sell privately? (59 comments)
- 2023-07: Shopping for an engagement ring. Generally speaking, which of these online retailers can be trusted? (58 comments)
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- 2023-02: Mona’s Quotes for Emerald cut rings (57 comments)
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- 2022-08: Where can I buy a good engagement ring on a budget! (56 comments)
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- 2026-01: Where to buy inexpensive rings without the big chain scam BS? (51 comments)
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