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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.

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StoreVerdictWhat happened
ForeverwickwarnBuyer 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 JewelersrecommendTried on many styles, then a follow-up appointment to finalize the diamond and setting; plans to return for wedding bands
Fred MeyerrecommendBought from the jewelry counter inside this grocery store; happy with the ring and its extended warranty
Fred Meyer JewelersrecommendThree-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 JewelersrecommendFormer employee trusts the gemologists brought in for quarterly trunk-show appraisal events, which cost around $150.
Friendly DiamondsmixedCould not source a diamond from an outside vendor's listing, only stones already on their own site, so ruled out for this purchase
Gabriel & CorecommendOwns two diamond bands from this line that have held up beautifully over time.
Gabriel & CorecommendCAD 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 & CorecommendBuyer'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
GalaxygemsrecommendBought a 0.65ct oval sapphire ring from this Etsy seller.
Garcia's JewelleryrecommendMade 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 JewellerywarnPaid 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 JewellerymixedOrdered 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
gawaalahasrecommendAn Instagram-based jewelry seller the buyer had personally bought from before; no specific item or price given.
Gem BreakfastrecommendBought 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)recommendSeller works Queensland gem fields directly; called legit with beautiful, reasonably priced Australian sapphire.
Gemfactor_emeraldsrecommendRecommended as a great Instagram-based source for a Colombian emerald, alongside gem forums with highly reviewed sellers
GemlabrecommendUsed to have heirloom stones made into an engagement ring; also does jewelry appraisals in NYC's 47th Street district.
Gemlux JewelsmixedNo example provided; stone would need to be cut down from a larger rough.
GemOdesrecommendBought this ring in 14k gold for $240 and loves it, though price varies slightly by ring size
GemsMagicwarnThe 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.
GemsNYrecommendBought the loose 1.55ct Zambian emerald center stone from among hundreds of stone options listed here
GeokirecommendOwns multiple Geoki rings with beautiful moissanite, per her post history
Geologic SpectrumrecommendNamed as a seller the writer likes and trusts on Etsy for gemstones.
GioielliRingsrecommend2ct 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.
GioielliRingsrecommendBought a lab diamond travel ring from the same seller, then ordered five stackable rings from their shop.
GioielliRingsrecommendBought their own ring from the same seller and calls it gorgeous.
GlamirarecommendGerman company with lots of choice, lifetime guarantee and repair service, plus engraving
GlamirarecommendBought their own ring from Glamira; suggests shopping around online and in-store for the best price
GlamirawarnSecondhand account: a friend of the writer had an awful experience with this retailer
Gold Crest JewelleryrecommendBought a 10k gold ring with an engraved initial for about $266 CAD plus $100 CAD for resizing, a couple of years ago
Gold Star JewelersrecommendHusband bought the engagement ring there; helpful, professional staff resized the engagement ring free and the wedding ring later for $25
Golden BirdmixedOwns 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 BirdrecommendEtsy 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 JewelryrecommendEtsy 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 JewelsmixedQuoted for the custom cut but never sent an example photo or video to confirm they could match the spec.
Golden Bird JewelsrecommendOrdered 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 JewelsrecommendCustom 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 JewelsrecommendEngagement ring and wedding band both made here; very happy with both despite worrying after reading inconsistent reviews from other buyers.
Golden String JewelersrecommendPersonally bought rings here and recommends the father-daughter duo who work with a range of budgets
Golden Tree JewellersrecommendOrdered 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 JewellersrecommendAlso ordered the same Boxing Day moissanite ring, for $255
GoldenBirdwarnOne of the writer's worst vendor experiences among several she has tried
GoldenBirdJewelleryrecommendRecently bought a beautiful moissanite ring from this Etsy seller
GoldenBirdJewelryrecommendBought one item to test size and style for a moissanite ring; shop keeps buyers well informed during custom orders
GoldenbirdjewleryrecommendPartner ordered a moissanite ring here, loves it, under $900
GoldmarkrecommendBought a $50 plain silver replacement wedding band there two years ago after the original was lost; holding up well
GoldsmithsrecommendBought engagement and both wedding rings there so the sets would match, on sale at the time
GoldsmithsrecommendBought an engagement ring there during a half-price sale
Goldsmiths by RudirecommendMade 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 GoldrecommendBought an AGS000 top-light-performance mined diamond there; became a believer in their cut quality afterward.
GoodstonewarnCart 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
GOODSTONErecommendBought a diamond here after comparing to Brilliant Earth via a review video; very happy with it.
Goodwillfinds.comrecommendSells packs of five silver necklaces for about 20-30 dollars plus shipping
GraffrecommendService was impeccable when trying on a ring at the London store; the writer rates Tiffany no better than other jewelers
Gray and Sons JewelersrecommendGood browsing experience for unique vintage pieces without a big price tag; her own $500 ring actually came from a different local shop
GrayGirlJewelryrecommendUS-based small-business maker (Etsy, Instagram, own site); enjoyed working with her but cost significantly more than the overseas quote.
GrazielarecommendHas custom pieces made by this designer; unsure whether they will use lab-grown stones
Greenhills mall sellersrecommendBought a certified 2ct D VVS2 loose lab diamond there for ₱30,000, then had it set by a separate maker
Greenwich St. JewelersrecommendWent here instead and called the experience phenomenal
Greenwich Street JewelersrecommendLoved the educational experience learning about diamonds and options there
Griffin Jewellery DesignsrecommendOttawa jeweler; caught a 75%-off sale, a $5k retail/appraised ring cost $1,500 with 20 years of insurance included
Grissom'srecommendBrought in ideas and preferences and they made a spectacular ring.
GrooveliferecommendHis backup silicone band, described as nice
GrownleorecommendBought her own ring from this Etsy shop; says messaging the owner directly for a discount usually works.
GRTrecommendBought a platinum diamond ring here (Bangalore) with no complaints; had more design options than Tanishq.
GRT PunjaguttarecommendQuick, simple platinum engagement band purchase, done in under 30 minutes, cost about 30,000 in 2022.
Grunberger DiamondrecommendUsed their natural DEF melee on a tennis bracelet, very happy with the classic piece; still waiting for an ideal-cut lab option
Grunberger DiamondrecommendPriced 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 DiamondswarnA shopper found GS Diamonds priced a comparable stone about AUD 10,000 higher than another retailer for the same diamond
Happy JewelersrecommendFullerton-area jeweler carrying lab and natural stones at wholesale pricing, good experience working with them
Happy JewelersrecommendBuyer ordered online and says they got a great deal, no specifics on price or ring given
Happy Jewelers (Fullerton)recommendSold a watch to them personally and called it a pleasant experience with a fair price
Happy LaulearecommendHandmade Hawaiian bands, good quality, offers wood and tungsten options too
Harwell GodfreyrecommendHas custom pieces made by this designer; unsure whether they will use lab-grown stones
HAVA fine jewelrymixedLacked 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 FirerecommendOwns a Hearts on Fire diamond ring and is delighted with it; no price or specs given
Helen Jewelry ShoprecommendHusband bought the engagement ring there and they returned for wedding rings; friendly service with free engraving and lifetime cleaning
HelloRingrecommendPlatinum wedding ring for about 700 NZD, roughly a third of a comparable ring seen elsewhere; good quality and communication
HelzbergmixedLocal partner store mounted the new diamond; staff initially resisted double-checking melee accent stones for quality before setting
Henne JewelersrecommendWrote up an appraisal for a 1920s ring and sold the writer and her husband their wedding bands; accommodating and not pushy
Hera Fine JewelryrecommendBought a bezel three-stone style ring there and loves it
Hera Fine JewelrymixedBuyer says this jeweler sources solar-powered, sustainability-rated lab diamonds with a net-zero footprint, noting such diamonds naturally cost more
Heritage AuctionsrecommendAuction 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
HermèsrecommendWears 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 JewelersrecommendHad a custom piece made there right at the start of COVID; despite shutdowns, communication (including text updates) stayed excellent.
Holts GemsrecommendBought a 0.8 ct lab diamond ring on a platinum band there, cheaper than high street stores; also does custom work
HolycomemixedCustom 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
HolycomemixedCrushed-ice cut with less rainbow flash but more visible facet gaps than Mesidian; prices sometimes higher
HolycomerecommendMade a 3ct aqua pear moissanite ring in 14k gold for under $620 CAD
House of DiamondsrecommendPersonally recommends a specific jeweler by name at this shop, noting not to be put off by ongoing storefront construction.
House of DiamondsrecommendSeconded this jeweler, saying they're great people who are happy to answer questions.
Hudepohl JewelersrecommendBought 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 JewelersrecommendHad multiple items resized and repaired there
Huxley Jewelry CreationsrecommendBought her own 1-carat round lab-grown diamond from them
I Do Now I Don'tmixedSold an engagement and wedding set here for about a third of retail; felt fair since the ring could not be resized
iBlingJewelsrecommendBought a 3ct stone with small accent diamonds for $1100 and called it amazing.
IBlingJewelsrecommendHad a great experience buying from this Etsy ring maker
Icing on the RingrecommendCustom-designed their ring here from different patterns, felt no pressure on budget or timeline
ID JewelerymixedLab earring studs bought the prior year had noticeably less sparkle and fire than stones later bought from loosegrowndiamond.com.
ID JewelryrecommendBought engagement ring and other diamond jewelry there; natural stone pricing very competitive, quality fantastic
ID JewelryrecommendBought 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 JewelersrecommendResized two 14k gold bands half a size up for $150 total, ready for same-day pickup
IDJrecommendOwns a 3-carat ideal-cut F-G lab diamond tennis bracelet from IDJ and is very happy with the four-prong setting quality.
IDJrecommendBought 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.
IDJmixedOwns 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
IDJmixedBought 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
IDJrecommendGot a tennis bracelet from IDJ in 2021 and remains happy with it; suggests mentioning a diamond buyers' forum membership when requesting a quote
IDJrecommendOwns 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 JewelersmixedCustom 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
IDJewelryrecommendOrdered an ideal-cut a diamond buyers' forum-quality tennis bracelet, calls it beautiful, praised the sales rep she worked with
IDJewelryrecommendOwns 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
IDJewelryrecommendPriced a 4-carat white gold tennis bracelet at this vendor as her top contender, beating a comparable Blue Nile price
IDoNowIDontrecommendBought a diamond ring through this resale site and was pleased with both the process and the ring.
Imelda'srecommendBought rings there after finding it through a wedding fair
Independent Goldsmith (City Square mall)recommendSized ring down about 1.5 sizes and moved small diamonds on the band for about $125, called the work incredible
independent jeweler (unnamed)recommendCustom 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)mixedSet 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 JewelersrecommendFamily-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 USArecommendCustom lab ruby and moissanite ring; highly recommends the maker, Nick
InfinityJewelersArtrecommendFiance's moissanite ring came from here; good quality for the price
InfinityJewelersUSArecommendFamily-run Michigan Etsy shop, worked through customizations, delivered in 12 days with IGI certificates
Ingle and RhoderecommendBought a D color diamond with good specs there; called it good value versus similar designs elsewhere costing 50-100% more
International Gem ServicesrecommendHad a great experience with this gemological service, which gives detail on the stones plus an appraisal value usable for insurance.
Invaluable.comrecommendAn auction house site that has produced fantastic deals, along with online pawn shops
Ivory & RoserecommendA 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 & RoserecommendOne of two semi-mount settings bought from them, around 500-600 each
Ivy & RoserecommendWill set separately acquired stones and offers antique-style options along with simpler designs
Ivy and RoserecommendChicago-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 RosemixedPriced 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. AntoniorecommendEast Village vintage/estate jeweler; bought her engagement ring there, very happy, no price given
James RobinsonrecommendGave a thorough informal appraisal on an antique necklace and pointed her to other reputable buyers plus safety advice for a mail-in sale
JangmirecommendWorked 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 PaulmixedInquired about a super ideal cut lab melee tennis bracelet (5in, 2.5mm stones) roughly a year earlier, quoted around 3000 USD, recalled loosely
Jann PaulmixedGot 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 PaulwarnAlready bought a dozen 2.2mm lab decagon melee from them at about 2300 USD per carat (120 SGD each); called the pricing monstrously high
JannPaulrecommendBought 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
JannPaulrecommendChose 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.
JannPaulrecommendShipping 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.
JannPaulrecommendWife's decagon-cut ring still draws compliments years later; needs frequent cleaning to keep its light performance at its best.
JannPaulrecommendRep Eugene responds on WhatsApp within hours; quoted about five months to grow a 2.6-2.69 ct stone, before shipping is even added.
JannPaulrecommendOrdered decagon studs and a 3-stone emerald-cut anniversary ring; praised the light performance and being kept updated by the sales rep.
JannPaulmixedFinished 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.
JannPaulmixedPaid about $1100 for a piece, then got hit with a roughly $50 FedEx duty bill about a month after delivery.
JannPaulrecommendCustom-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'srecommendMade her amethyst engagement ring, setting and matching earrings for about $2k, and quoted roughly $10k for an equivalent diamond there too
JaxxonwarnBought 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
JaxxonrecommendWore a gold chain daily and slept in it for a year with no fading
JaxxonrecommendTwo silver chains worn almost two years daily, through showers and construction work, lost only 2-3% of shine
JaxxonmixedGold-dipped set from 2021 still catches light after years of daily wear but has faded to a duller color
JaxxonwarnPaid $250 for a gold-plated, not solid gold, chain and feels the listing risks confusing buyers about what they are getting
JaxxonwarnGirlfriend's silver bracelet clasp broke within a month; the lifetime warranty had quietly become a conditional one-time exception
Jaxxonwarn$159 chain and bracelet arrived scratched, were replaced once, then the bracelet lost its gold color within a year
JaxxonwarnNecklace was stolen off the doorstep and the company offered no help, calls the whole company a scam
Jaxxonrecommend2.7mm 14k Cuban chain worn nonstop including showers and sleep since late 2022, still looks new
JaxxonmixedBought earrings for about $69 the year before, annoyed the same pair is now priced around $149
JaxxonrecommendBought a gold chain and two gold bracelets for $360 total, arrived in 48 hours, praised fast and helpful customer service on a sizing exchange
JaxxonwarnGold-plated necklace deteriorated fast with no wear warnings; customer service suggested buying a replacement every month or two; cites dozens of BBB complaints
JaxxonwarnChain faded within a week of light wear; got a one-time free replacement which she resold for what she originally paid
Jaxxonmixed$100 gold-plated hexagon necklace bought 4 years ago still looks nice despite regular water exposure
JaxxonmixedPaid $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
JaxxonrecommendFound the 14k solid gold chain priced about $150 below the lowest price seen at several local stores
JaxxonrecommendBought four chains over two years with no complaints
Jaxxonrecommend10mm stainless-steel Cuban chain with gold PVD coating has held up well after a year of daily wear
JaxxonrecommendKeeps a cheaper chain for everyday wear so a separate solid gold chain does not take daily wear and tear
JaxxonwarnUnworn chain tarnished black after 6 months in the box; company offered only store credit, no refund
JBGrecommendSent a loose stone internationally to JBG for mounting without issue, declaring it as a repair shipment and insuring only the setting's value.
JBJewelersrecommendMade the setting for a 20th-anniversary 2.20ct lab grown emerald cut ring with tapered baguette and single-cut side stones.
JBR JewelrywarnSent elongated stones with bar culets instead of the requested pinhole culet.
Jeffrey JewelersrecommendGave the most reasonable resizing quote of the shops she checked, and was very nice to work with
Jelly Lab JewelrymixedUnclear whether certification was included, and no example was provided.
Jewel BoxrecommendRecommended for ring cleaning
Jeweler's MutualrecommendNamed as one of two go-to jewelry insurers
jeweler's row shop, 5 S. Wabash, ChicagomixedSame 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 MutualmixedCoverage 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 MutualrecommendUsed to insure rings and jewelry after a theft; policy allows replacement through any jeweler of choice rather than one the insurer picks.
Jewelers MutualmixedPremium jumped after they auto-adjusted the appraised value; once corrected, the increase was only $5 for the year
Jewelers MutualwarnTried 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 MutualmixedPaid 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 MutualwarnRefused 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 MutualwarnPreviously covered by JM but writer switched away after JM would not cover the ring while living overseas.
Jewelers MutualrecommendWorks 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 MutualrecommendFiled 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 MutualrecommendKept ring coverage fully separate from her home policy for fear of being dropped after a claim, and is very happy with Jewelers Mutual.
Jewelers MutualrecommendNearly lost her home insurance after filing a claim for a lost $30,000 ring, so moved coverage to Jewelers Mutual instead.
Jewelers MutualrecommendHandles many insurance claims professionally and says both BriteCo and Jewelers Mutual keep paperwork and proof-of-loss demands low.
Jewelers MutualrecommendAccident damage claim covered smoothly after submitting documentation and a repair quote, no hassle
Jewelers Mutualmixed$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 MutualrecommendLost 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 MutualrecommendSuggested 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 MutualrecommendSuggested as a jewelry-specific insurer for a 10 ct diamond ring
Jewelers MutualrecommendRecommended getting an updated appraisal from the GIA certificate first, then calling this insurer
Jewelers MutualrecommendBought a policy to cover a loose diamond while it was shipped to another jeweler to be set.
Jewelers MutualwarnRenewal premium felt eye-watering after adding two pieces to the policy, prompting her to shop a BriteCo quote instead.
Jewellery PlanetwarnProduced a bar culet rather than the requested pinhole culet.
JewellsbyjessicarecommendEtsy maker; had a ring custom made from her and paid no import duties bringing it into Australia
jewelnestsrecommendToronto-based Instagram jeweler; writer bought a similar ring there for about half the store's quoted price
Jewelry by CleomixedAlso priced the stone under 5,000 dollars, but is shifting to a private concierge or custom-quote model instead of listed pricing
Jewelry by CleorecommendUS-based jeweler picked to avoid tariff concerns; 3ct round bezel setting felt reasonably priced
Jewelry Replacement Center (Rivonia)recommendHad a stone replaced here with a lab-grown diamond, offered as a much cheaper option than natural, with no noticeable quality difference.
Jewels by Gracerecommend2ct natural old mine cut diamond, bought online from a California-based independent jeweler
JhollywoodrecommendAlways pleased with pieces from this maker, though pricier than overseas vendors
Jian LondonrecommendOnline jeweller using synthetic gems; bought a diamond set for a relative's birthday that looked far pricier than paid
Joe EscobarrecommendRecommended for ring cleaning
Jogia DiamondsrecommendWestern Australia jeweller; custom-made the ring without the markup of larger retailers; said online stores couldn't compete once landed in Australia
Jogia DiamondsrecommendThe 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 JewelersrecommendGot a hidden-halo pave 18k setting made here for less than a Rare Carat quote of 2500.
Joseph SchubachrecommendBought a 2.13ct-equivalent DEF moissanite on a platinum pave band.
Joseph SchubachrecommendBuyer 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.
JoycemixedOrdered 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 EmeraldsrecommendRecommends 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
JuliaBrecommendPlatinum ring, size 6, with a 7mm antique-cut gray moissanite asscher and moissanite accent stones.
Jupiter GemrecommendSourced her own padparadscha engagement ring stone here; came with a lab report, addressing the color-accuracy problems common with this stone
K AndersonrecommendSmall shop run by a passionate couple; prices are fair and almost everything they make is custom, comparable to big box store prices.
KalarecommendBought stock rings from this AliExpress seller; free shipping to the US took about a month, paid express shipping (per item) took about two weeks
KalalarecommendBought a 3.5ct colorless (EF) solitaire set in white gold; became her favorite ring, even over a 3.10ct diamond
KalalarecommendAliExpress seller; bought GH and IJ color stones, both stamped D inside and hard to tell apart; recommends the cheaper IJ for a test ring
KalalarecommendBought another Kalala moissanite solitaire in a smaller size to replace an earlier one after losing weight.
KalalarecommendNamed as one of the writer's regular go-to AliExpress moissanite sellers, no specific order described
KalalarecommendBought 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 GrouprecommendFound 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 JewelryrecommendFamily-owned shop on 1st Ave and 14th St, fair and pleasant to work with for selling jewelry items
Ken & DanarecommendEngagement ring order was completed early with great communication; especially recommends them for lab-grown stones
Ken & DanamixedLoved the engagement ring but wedding bands were nearly late despite a guaranteed delivery date, calling the process a headache
Ken & DanawarnAgrees the bands, settings, and timelines were a pain to deal with
Ken & DanarecommendEnded up buying the ring here and called it everything they wanted and more
Ken & Dana DesignrecommendRing still being made at time of posting, expected to cost under $5,000; lovely to work with so far
Kendall JewelersrecommendDid a lot of business with this family-owned shop while working nearby, and suggested getting two appraisals done for comparison.
Kent JewelersrecommendA shopper says they personally buy from this NYC diamond-district store working with a specific rep, and suggests comparing prices there.
Kerri LevinerecommendBought 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 JewelryrecommendBought their ring there, citing a long-standing good reputation in the Diamond District
Kim's JewelryrecommendBought her own custom ring there after comparing several NYC diamond-district jewelers; praised customer service and wholesale-area pricing
King JewelersrecommendHad her engagement ring resized there; called staff professional and the process seamless
King JewelersrecommendFound her engagement ring there with knowledgeable staff and no sales pressure
King JewelerswarnFelt staff focused on upselling rather than helping find what she wanted, left disappointed
King JewelersrecommendBought his wedding band there last year; staff explained metals and styles without rushing him
King JewelersrecommendVisited in person and found a good selection with staff who were very helpful
King JewelersrecommendVisited for custom design work; staff welcoming despite upscale vibe, prices high but fair, designed one-on-one rather than picking from a case
Kings JewelryrecommendFiancé bought her ring here; writer unsure of exact specs and price
Kinn StudiorecommendWears a 14k solid gold signet ring daily; says it cost less than comparable brands though no exact price given
Kirk and CompanyrecommendResized a wedding ring there; a small stone fell out within a month but was fixed and replaced free under their one-year guarantee
KnobspinrecommendHad this vendor make the same style of ring in yellow-plated silver rather than solid gold
KnobspinrecommendNamed as one of the writer's regular moissanite sellers.
Kobellirecommend10mm round brilliant classic-cut ring with a 1mm diamond halo, original ring bought in 2015.
Kosta JewellersrecommendSays they were surprisingly affordable and provide a certificate for the diamond.
Kristin Coffin Jewelryrecommend2.5ct grey moissanite ring with a lab diamond halo and pave band, about $4,800
KTRingCraftsrecommendHusband's Etsy purchase, moissanite center stone, beautiful and good quality, glad he did not spend more
Kube's JewelersrecommendFamily shop; recreated a Robbins Brothers design his wife liked, made it smaller, and saved several thousand dollars off the $10k-plus original.
KubesrecommendCalls them true experts and good to deal with, though unsure how much lab-grown stock they carry
Kubes Fine JewelersrecommendOwner 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 JewelrymixedSpecializes in 24k handmade pieces with roughly a 20-30% premium over melt price, called one of the better options found
Kuvera JewelrymixedChecked their listings and found premiums around 33% over melt in every category looked at, higher than claimed but still noted with interest
Kyle Jewelry ManufacturingrecommendHad a custom moissanite ring made in 18k white gold for about 14,000 pesos in 2021, own design made in-house at the shop
LajerriorecommendBridal set (engagement ring plus band) bought there for this price
Lane + KaterecommendCreated her dream ring within their budget; calls it the best jewelry-buying experience she's had.
LangmixedBought wife's engagement ring from this NYC antique dealer; quite expensive partly for the piece's history, but unique
Lauren BrecommendEnded 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 BrecommendCanceled a Frank Darling appointment after finding a Lauren B ring they liked; called the experience incredible
Lauren BwarnFell 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
LaurenBmixedCharged a $300 stone-setting ('corkage') fee about three years before the post; likely more now
Laurie FlemingrecommendMade the 14k gold setting for her ring
LC RingsrecommendSays 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 GoldsmithsrecommendReported good personal experience with this goldsmith for ring work, outside Edmonton; no price or specifics given
Leela DiamondsrecommendVendor sent personalized videos of colored stones for review before buying
LeenaBellrecommendOwns a piece from here, no further detail given
Leif BrennerrecommendAn independent Toronto goldsmith with his own workshop, known for doing good work
LemoissaniteCheriwarnSold 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 JewelersrecommendRecommended for appraisals in Inman Square, called them down to earth; they appraised the writer's engagement ring with no problem
Leo Carroll JewelerswarnBrought several items in but was told they don't do appraisals; suggests calling ahead first
Leo Carroll JewelersmixedUsed them for appraisals years ago; the appraiser only worked certain days, so recommends calling ahead
Leo Carroll JewelersrecommendTheir appraisal of the writer's diamond ring came back about $1,000 higher than its purchase price, which felt legitimate and trustworthy
Leo Carroll JewelersrecommendUsed them for an appraisal and thinks it cost around $50-75, though price depends on the item
Lewis JewelersrecommendBought wedding bands there; staff never voiced any opinion about the lab stone
LGGrecommendDouble band with 24 melee diamonds and a 3ct princess center, done in three weeks with great customer service
LGGrecommendChinese vendor the writer recommends for amazing quality at a fraction of US prices
LGGrecommendUsed this Chinese manufacturer for custom pieces; praised prices and quality, contact Romy.
LGGrecommendBought a 3ct diamond and 14k gold bezel setting together for 1250 total, working with Romy.
LGGrecommendMade a 3-carat ring for $1,250
LGGrecommendMade a 5-stone 3.6ct emerald-cut ring for $1,690
LGGrecommendWilling to make a custom setting for a stone the buyer already owns, per writer's own experience
LGGrecommendBought 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)recommendWorked with rep Romy at LGG sourcing a lab diamond and had no complaints.
LGG (Romy)recommendTwo custom pieces made so far, called incredible and reasonably priced, under the buyers's budget.
LGG JewelrywarnDiamonds looked somewhat see-through and the culet was cut too large.
LGG Jewelry (Romy)recommendMade several custom pieces; thorough, quick communication, good with inspiration photos and CAD feedback, offers custom cuts.
LightboxrecommendAlso owns stud earrings from here; prioritized general sparkle and coverage over perfect cut specs
Lily & CorecommendWriter's husband bought their ring from this shop's Facebook page
Linden Hills JewelryrecommendReplaced 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 JewelersrecommendDowntown Webster Groves shop owned by a well-regarded family.
Lisa Hoskin JewelrywarnThree 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 McConnellrecommendAmazing prices, quality custom jewelry work and a great selection; went a couple of times and had the best experience.
LisaJewelryUSArecommendBought a 6x8mm blue sapphire ring from this Etsy shop.
Littman JewelersrecommendWriter'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 shopwarnQuoted 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 jewelerrecommendLet 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)mixedQuoted $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)warnSet her grandmother's diamond in platinum prongs for the engagement ring; the stone has come loose 3 times and needed tightening
local jewelerrecommendPicked a Noam Carver setting design, then chose the center diamond in person from the jeweler's own stock
local jewelerrecommendBought a ring guard from this local jeweler to keep her pear-stone ring secure on her finger.
local jewelerrecommendCharged $110 to set an already-purchased loose stone into its setting
local jewelerrecommendMade wedding bands for about half of Cartier's price; the rings have held up beautifully
local jewelerrecommendWriter brought in their own loose stone and had this jeweler set it into a custom ring, called the experience amazing
local jewelerwarnThe 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 jewelerrecommendA 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)recommendChosen 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)recommendCharged $150 to set the center stone into the Etsy-made setting; came out a perfect fit
local jeweler (unnamed)warnCustom 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)recommendPrefers 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)recommendOffered 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)recommendOffered 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 sectionrecommendBought a preloved ring there and had the center stone swapped to lab-created; total under $2000.
local jewelers (multiple quotes)recommendCalled 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 shoprecommendBought a diamond cluster ring for $675 after negotiating down from a $700 asking price; happy with the find.
local pawnshoprecommendSays a similar-looking ring is available at their local pawnshop for about $1,000
local used jewelry storerecommendPrices silver jewelry just above melt price
Loch JewelersrecommendDescribed as doing great work for reasonable prices, though farther away in Monticello
London Diamondsrecommend0.90ct oval lab diamond ring personally selected by the shop owner via Instagram; he later replated it from gold to white gold for free
Lordo'swarnReluctant to set a diamond bought elsewhere; setting work priced almost double a competitor's quote.
Loupe TrooprecommendPreowned jewelry site with good variety, mostly people selling off their collections
Loupe TrooprecommendPrivate-sale listing site suggested for selling the ring, with the setting sellable separately from the stone
Loupe TrooprecommendSellers 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 TrooprecommendWriter 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.comrecommendBought a 6.03ct similar-colored stone there for $3,000 in January, showing such stones are readily available
LoupetrooprecommendSuggested as a good site to list a ring for sale with full details and crisp photos
LoupeTroopwarnMultiple 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.
LStudioCrecommendBought two bands with great craftsmanship; shop also carries other gemstones like amethyst, alexandrite and opal
LuccerecommendWriter says this jeweler specializes in engagement and wedding rings
Lucy's Fine JewelleryrecommendBought a thin 9k gold wedding band there on sale, delivered to the UK, happy with it
LukeyLuxJewelryrecommendBought several custom and ready-made pieces; considers the pricing fair
LunvashrecommendBought a 1.41 ct pear-shaped stone from them for her ring.
M Jewellery PHrecommendBought her own lab-grown diamond ring there; says the owner was accommodating and explained the basics she needed to know
M Jewellery PHrecommendBought through a TOAST bridal fair promo and calls the pricing a great deal
MadBeretrecommendWorked with this ring designer and called the experience wonderful
MaejeanVintagerecommendFamily has bought estate/antique jewelry here, stunning rings found under $500
MagpiemixedLab-grown sapphire ring loved overall, but arrived the wrong size with a bent prong, adding about $150 in resizing and repair costs
MaharajaswarnSalesperson claimed lab diamonds show a blue or orange undertone versus natural under testing, seemingly to talk the customer out of buying lab-grown
Majestry JewelersmixedNice selection and a friendly sales team, but pricing came in well above comparable stones online; refunded the deposit without pushback when asked
MaloyswarnBrought 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 CentrerecommendGave a second opinion on the antique necklace's value that matched the first appraisal
Mann's JewelersrecommendIn Willow Glen; writer's wife's regular spot for free ring cleaning
ManssionwarnTried to cancel a 14k white gold bracelet order after seeing quality complaints; company refused a refund and only offered store credit
MariloffrecommendLong-time customer, happy with service over the years, in Addison
Marisa PerrymixedFancier 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 DesignsrecommendOne of four small women-owned jewelers used for fully custom pieces, with the same $50-$300 sourcing-fee model
Market CrossmixedTwo 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 JewelersrecommendFamily has bought estate/antique jewelry here, stunning rings found under $500
MarkhamrecommendIn Frisco, noted for having far more wedding bands than other stores visited
MarquisrecommendIn Frisco, praised for an excellent selection
MarrowfinerecommendMade a bicolor sapphire ring with accent sapphires in rose gold
Martin Busch JewelersrecommendFamily-owned Financial District shop with outstanding customer service; recommends asking for Katherine
Massoud's Fine JewelryrecommendFamily has used this jeweler since the 1980s
Massoud's Fine JewelryrecommendHandles all the writer's jewelry and has made custom pieces from family items; called prices very reasonable
Matrix JewelwarnSent an automated Alibaba quote, then went on holiday and never returned with a real quote.
Maven LanerecommendWriter personally bought a 3.1 carat old mine loose diamond there; a smaller antique-jewelry vendor alongside Gilded Lane
Mavilo WholesalersrecommendGot a 1.15ct oval solitaire, H color VS2, set in 18k rose gold.
MaxferdrecommendSutter Street jeweler recommended; suggested telling them your budget upfront
Maxfield LapidaryrecommendNamed as a seller the writer likes and trusts on Etsy for gemstones.
Mazal Jewelers (Boris)recommendHad her 5 carat ring redone with a matching gallery by this Boca Raton jeweler and loves the result.
MCArtandToolrecommendNamed as a seller the writer likes and trusts on Etsy; another buyer notes this cutter also posts work online.
McCaul GoldsmithsrecommendCurrently 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'srecommendHad great luck buying at this Danforth pawn shop
Meco MidgetrecommendSays this torch outperforms the Smith Little Torch and is worth the upgrade
Medallion JewelersrecommendMounted the stone for about $150, called it a great experience overall
Meg LizabetrecommendFiancé bought the ring here, no further detail given
MejurirecommendBought engagement ring there after trying their earrings first to check quality; part of a $500 combined ring+band purchase
Mel's TreasuresrecommendBought 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.comrecommendThe 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 DiamondsrecommendSpent 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
MesidianrecommendGood prices; bright crushed-ice sparkle with fewer visible gaps than Holycome; also offers a brilliant cut
Messi GemsrecommendOrdering a matching 3ct VVS1 D oval engagement ring plus band from this China-based maker for $2000 total.
MiaDonnarecommendPicked exact stones and customizations for under $2k; loves the result
Michael's Creative JewelryrecommendHas personally used this jeweler for 30 years and highly recommends them.
Michael's Creative JewelryrecommendSaid this jeweler saved them money by telling them what pieces from a petite grandmother's collection were actually worth resizing.
Mikado Diamondsrecommend2025 buyer ordered online; the CAD design was reviewed for durability before production, which eased worries about a flimsy setting
Mikado DiamondsrecommendUsed to buy a loose lab diamond and have it set; seeing stones and settings in person made choosing easier
milegemrecommendBuyer said this US-based Etsy shop sent them a beautiful ring
Mishangmixed8x10mm quote via Alibaba; price depends on whether a certificate is included.
Moissanite IndiarecommendSuggested 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.comwarnWriter bought from this site and does not recommend it at all; other community members echo the same negative view.
MoissaniteandCo.comrecommendLiked their variety of styles and videos; bought a 1ct Tiffany-style c&c ring for $1,120, sourced a wedding band separately.
mollyjewelryrecommendGold moissanite ring, only about $300
MonarecommendCustom 12x6mm marquise moissanite with 1.8mm lab diamond pave, 14kWG cathedral setting, for $740 before shipping; smooth communication, highly recommended
MonarecommendBought a 9x7 moissanite with an 18k gold setting for under $600; calls western prices robbery
MonarecommendOrdered a 12x9mm oval moissanite ring for $1,100 shipped, arriving soon
MonarecommendRing finished in about 13 days and shipped; reliable even though answers can take a few days
MonarecommendTook about six weeks from first message to receiving the ring due to writer's many questions; felt she has the best stones
MonarecommendOrdered first ring, en route; found her responsive and patient despite being a one-woman operation during busy season
MonarecommendSent 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
MonarecommendNever pushed an opinion on stone color, let writer choose; communication was fine
MonamixedInvoice mistakenly charged $28 international shipping on a domestic order; slow to reply but corrected and refunded after writer followed up
MonarecommendGave an instant free quote right after seeing inspiration photos and the desired stone size, no CAD fee upfront.
MonamixedSays she is simply more expensive; suggests budget buyers get the stone from her but the setting made by a cheaper vendor instead
MonarecommendIn very high demand and produces much higher quality stones than other vendors in the buyer's opinion
MonarecommendPaid $550 for a 10x8mm emerald solitaire on a 14k gold band
MonarecommendPaid $900 for a 2+ carat oval solitaire, says the quality is unbeatable and often mistaken for a real diamond
MonarecommendChose 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
MonamixedBought a second ring from her, upgrading from an Etsy vendor; thought it was lovely but overpriced and moved on to other sellers afterward
MonarecommendPaid $625 for a custom-cut 10x7.2mm emerald on 18k yellow gold, including a $60 upcharge for the custom cut
MonarecommendPlatinum ring with an 8x6mm green emerald-cut moissanite and mixed-cut halo; later resized down half a size.
Monarecommend9x11mm moissanite on 14k white gold, size 10

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