Moissanite rings from Starsgem on ebay (starsgem8)

[FutureChocolateMLK]

I contacted all 3 over their holiday, and Tianyu and Provence responded immediately. Cherry at SG waited until after they returned to work, and even then I had to remind her. Maybe they’re just really busy? Although it appears between the boards here and over on Wedding Bee, activity has slowed down for both since after the New Year and Valentine’s Day.

 

[1amaN00b]

Good to know it's not just me. Starsgem pricing is still the best so I guess I'll just have to wait it out. Hoping the quality is worth the wait.

 

[baileydare16]

I've been working with Lucy on WhatsApp the entire time. I already got quotes from Mona, Provence and Tianyu right away. I don't get it.

When I first messaged Demi she was very slow as well. I decided to message grace and she’s been so fast! I got my quote within an hour of asking. Paid my deposit on the 26th and got my CAD on the 27th.

 

[swaye2010]

I've been working with Lucy on WhatsApp the entire time. I already got quotes from Mona, Provence and Tianyu right away. I don't get it.

Try emailing Cherry again and go to the Alibaba site for wechat or WhatsApp to start the conversation. I know they have been at a really big trade show going on right now and they also have some new rep’s. Hopefully you can get what you need that way.

 

[1amaN00b]

Anyone got Cherry's WhatsApp? Thanks!

 

[jrzgrl1119]

I should probably start a new thread for Mona since I'm working with her directly and she is no longer with Starsgem. I'll do so when I receive my order.

Unfortunately my custom H&A cut has been delayed as there has been a mix up with the orders. However, my OEC has been finished and I think it looks nice! I took screenshots of the video and included a photo of it under a loupe.

Beautiful! How much was your oec through Mona?

 

[sd_flp]

Beautiful! How much was your oec through Mona?

Thanks! It was $70 for a 5.5 in GH.

A little more expensive than Starsgem but cheaper than Tianyu.

 

[sd_flp]

I just got notification that my H&A from Mona is completed and will be shipped tomorrow! However, I’m a little underwhelmed. The H&A isn’t perfect like the AV moissanite I received. I’ll share more once I get the stone.

I don’t want to share photos at this time, but I think it will be similar to the Tianyu one I received late January. I thought the OEC Mona showed me looked nice but this H&A I’m a little tentative about.

 

[swaye2010]

I just got notification that my H&A from Mona is completed and will be shipped tomorrow! However, I’m a little underwhelmed. The H&A isn’t perfect like the AV moissanite I received. I’ll share more once I get the stone.

I don’t want to share photos at this time, but I think it will be similar to the Tianyu one I received late January. I thought the OEC Mona showed me looked nice but this H&A I’m a little tentative about.

If you don’t love it, you can always put it in a pendant or resell it on DB or LT. I am sure you would get close to what you paid for it.

I had a friend who went to the International Trade Show yesterday in Hong Kong and she stopped by the Starsgem booth. She looked at a bunch of their stones with a 30x loupe and said it is definitely not precision cutting. Her example was like cutting the stones with a dull knife vs the precision cutting with a sharp knife. That’s why I think the AV stones will always beat these in performance but they are still good value for money.

 

[sd_flp]

If you don’t love it, you can always put it in a pendant or resell it on DB or LT. I am sure you would get close to what you paid for it.

I had a friend who went to the International Trade Show yesterday in Hong Kong and she stopped by the Starsgem booth. She looked at a bunch of their stones with a 30x loupe and said it is definitely not precision cutting. Her example was like cutting the stones with a dull knife vs the precision cutting with a sharp knife. That’s why I think the AV stones will always beat these in performance but they are still good value for money.

That is interesting to know (re: Starsgem booth). And I think I might do that (re: resell). It looks okay from the pictures, but not the best. I was going to mount it and gift it to my mother, but I am unsure at this point. I'm sure she'd like it regardless but I want to give her something better.

The OEC, though, looks fine. She sent me more pictures and I do like how it looks. The culet is a tad large, but other than that it is what I expected. I'm going to buy an Ivy and Rose setting for that one and use it as a right hand ring.

 

[1amaN00b]

Great... now im wondering if I should even go with starsgem....

 

[baileydare16]

Great... now im wondering if I should even go with starsgem....

There are lots of people here and on weddingbee that have gotten beautiful rings from starsgem.

 

[sd_flp]

Great... now im wondering if I should even go with starsgem....

From what I've seen on this thread, their stones and jewelry are decent for what they are. The simple settings are gorgeous and the stones are fine...maybe not high end like August Vintage but definitely better quality than Indian moissanites. You can always ask to see pictures of the moissanites and you can pick one you like the best before they put it into a setting.

The main thing I appreciate with Starsgem (from feedback on this thread) is that they're a little more flexible than Tianyu. Plus their prices are usually cheaper than Tianyu. They may not be perfect, but if you want something better it will cost much more (ie, Amora, August Vintage, MoCo, etc).

The only reason why I was underwhelmed with my Mona moissanites was because it took a long time and I had them custom cut. I don't think they'll be ugly, though; I'm just spoiled by the AV one I got.

 

[Iulia_m]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Moissanite/comments/aw97tw/finished_stargems_ring_and_band/Here is the video of the ring and wedding band I’m supposed to receive Monday!

 

[zeebo56]

That does look very nice. I am sure it will look amazing in person.

I ended up ordering a 7x9.5m radiant cut as well as a 8x10 cushion brilliant cut so I can keep the one that looks better even though I am hoping the 7x9.5 doesn't disappoint (both DE color)

im hoping they are both great so I can let someone else have a great moissy of whichever I don't choose to keep.

 

[baileydare16]

That does look very nice. I am sure it will look amazing in person.

I ended up ordering a 7x9.5m radiant cut as well as a 8x10 cushion brilliant cut so I can keep the one that looks better even though I am hoping the 7x9.5 doesn't disappoint (both DE color)

im hoping they are both great so I can let someone else have a great moissy of whichever I don't choose to keep.

congrats! I’m getting a 9.5x7.5mm hearts and arrow cut cushion in a G color. From what I’ve seen the stones face up pretty white. Be sure to post pics once you receive them.

 

[baileydare16]

Alright this seems to be my final CAD. Grace has assured me there will not be any space between the center stone and halo, the band will be comfort fit and the corners will be a bit more round on the halo once the ring is actually made. The final dimensions of the band should be 1.9mm thick and 2.3mm wide after polishing. Its going to be set in 14k white gold so I hope it’ll be sturdy enough. Ahhh so excited!!

 

[zeebo56]

congrats! I’m getting a 9.5x7.5mm hearts and arrow cut cushion in a G color. From what I’ve seen the stones face up pretty white. Be sure to post pics once you receive them.

Thanks, can't wait to see more of what they produce. I'll definitely post pics

Are there pics of the hearts and arrows cushion anywhere? I wonder if that would be the way to go versus brilliant cut cushion.

 

[baileydare16]

Thanks, can't wait to see more of what they produce. I'll definitely post pics

Are there pics of the hearts and arrows cushion anywhere? I wonder if that would be the way to go versus brilliant cut cushion.

This is from one of their instagrams. I just prefer the arrrows in the h&a cut. You could always ask for a video from them. I asked grace for one but she won’t send me one until later since it was their day off yesterday. I just ordered mine based off what I see in this picture so I’m kinda nervous lol. I told her when my stone is finished being cut I want to see lots of videos/pictures and a pic of it under the hearts and arrow viewer before it’s set.

 

[zeebo56]

This is supposedly a video of hearts and arrows cushion. One of the starsgem Instagram pages is following this page also.

Edit:. Might not be since they copied that caption on many pictures there. Sorry

 

[sd_flp]

Has anyone had a bezel setting done with Starsgem? I’m debating on asking for a quote for a solitaire ring. I don’t think I’d want to have it done domestically since bezel settings are pretty much permanent and costly.

 

[baileydare16]

This is supposedly a video of hearts and arrows cushion. One of the starsgem Instagram pages is following this page also.

Edit:. Might not be since they copied that caption on many pictures there. Sorry

Yeah they copy captions so it’s super hard to know what anything is on their instagrams. I think that looks more like a brilliant cut. Grace said they are going to work on custom cutting my stone today so hopefully I get some pictures and videos in the next couple days. When I get them I’ll be sure to post. It’ll be a 9.5x7.5mm GH h&a cushion cut which I don’t think anyone has ever seen from them before because the cushions they usually show are DEF color.

 

[cressyrose]

I'm interested in contacting Mona seeing how responsive everyone says she is! Can anyone share her contact details please?

sd_flp--I'm getting a bezel done with them right now, but I'm not sure how useful my quote would be since I ordered a 5mm OMC to be set in size 3.5. I paid $200 (excluding shipping)!

 

[zeebo56]

Yeah they copy captions so it’s super hard to know what anything is on their instagrams. I think that looks more like a brilliant cut. Grace said they are going to work on custom cutting my stone today so hopefully I get some pictures and videos in the next couple days. When I get them I’ll be sure to post. It’ll be a 9.5x7.5mm GH h&a cushion cut which I don’t think anyone has ever seen from them before because the cushions they usually show are DEF color.

So true. I'm asking for a video of that h&a since I'm not sure if I want brilliant cut cushion or that. I want to choose what's best out of the cushion and the brilliant cut radiant for the ring DK is making for me.

 

[Pennyc]

Hi

This is Monas what’s app +86 189 7740 5119

I adore the ring I got through Starsgem dealing with Mona I have had it over a month and still lose track of time looking at it.

I haven’t dealt with her since leaving Starsgem however

 

[sd_flp]

I'm interested in contacting Mona seeing how responsive everyone says she is! Can anyone share her contact details please?

sd_flp--I'm getting a bezel done with them right now, but I'm not sure how useful my quote would be since I ordered a 5mm OMC to be set in size 3.5. I paid $200 (excluding shipping)!

Ooooh, I can’t wait to see it! Don’t forget to share on this thread. Thanks for letting me know about the price, btw. I can’t believe yours is only $200!

Someone already mentioned Mona’s WhatsApp info, but you will like her, she’s very sweet and friendly.

 

[Pennyc]

Ah it looks like Monas whatsapp is no longer associated with her. Overnight I got a message saying Lucy now has that contact number

 

[sd_flp]

Ah it looks like Monas whatsapp is no longer associated with her. Overnight I got a message saying Lucy now has that contact number

Wow. Well, that's not good. I never got any indication that she was discontinuing that number.

I'm messaging her on her Instagram right now...

 

[sd_flp]

Hi

This is Monas what’s app +86 189 7740 5119

I adore the ring I got through Starsgem dealing with Mona I have had it over a month and still lose track of time looking at it.

I haven’t dealt with her since leaving Starsgem however

That’s the number I have for Mona. I just spoke with her and that number is still valid. Lucy’s WhatsApp number is different: +8618177405297

Maybe I misread?

 

[jso72]

I received my order from stargems late tonight so my pics aren't very good (my lighting is not very bright) will take more pics tomorrow. The bottom ring is my 1.28 oec k for comparison top is 1.5 oec g/h.