Mona (Instagram: moissy_diamond_jewelry) formerly fr. Starsgem

[ShinyPink]

Btw, I’m curious, did you ever complain to Tianyu?

I didn't-and I'm usually the one to complain! I got so tired of the time difference and waiting for responses that I didn't even bother. Plus, I couldn't find the email for the manager, and gave up. I know that's lame, but I was getting frustrated.

 

[tonielle]

I just ordered a 5 stone, 4mm H&A ring from her! Tianyu jacked-up the price $100 when I went to pay, so I got quotes from Starsgem and Mona. Mona came in $15 less than Stars and $200 less than Tianyu. She said it will take about two weeks to make. Can't wait!

can’t wait to see this!!!

 

[sd_flp]

I didn't-and I'm usually the one to complain! I got so tired of the time difference and waiting for responses that I didn't even bother. Plus, I couldn't find the email for the manager, and gave up. I know that's lame, but I was getting frustrated.

Oh, no worries, I completely understand. I don’t think I would want to deal with them either if I were in your shoes.

My transaction with Mona is definitely my favorite compared to Tianyu and Diamondrensu. I never felt like I had to bother her for information about anything, whereas with the other two vendors I was afraid of annoying them. I can’t wait to see how your ring turns out!

 

[pierrotlunette]

Hello, All! Just received my pre-shipment videos of the earrings Mona made for me. They are 6 mm H&A cuts, GH color, in 6-prong YG baskets. I think they've turned out well!

 

[pierrotlunette]

Same earrings, different lighting:

 

[sd_flp]

@pierrotlunette pretty! Let us know how you like them when you get them.

 

[lovedogs]

Same earrings, different lighting:

These look so pretty!!!!!!

 

[tpl001]

Same earrings, different lighting:

I just saw your earrings on Mona's IG, they are so pretty. I can see the arrows in them.

 

[cressyrose]

Question: did anyone else have Mona tell them that the factories won't cut G coloured stones anymore?

 

[sd_flp]

Question: did anyone else have Mona tell them that the factories won't cut G coloured stones anymore?

That is weird. Are they only going to cut colorless stones?

 

[cressyrose]

She said that they're out of stock for G stones, and that the factories would only cut colourless for single orders?

 

[sd_flp]

Oh, bummer...I wonder why that is? Not everyone likes colorless stones, she should know that. Especially with antique cuts; they look much better warmer than colorless. I think the very lowest I would go is F for antique cuts, but I’d rather have at least G.

That’s a real shame; I was going to ask her about getting a larger OEC in GH in a month or so but I guess not.

 

[sd_flp]

She said that they're out of stock for G stones, and that the factories would only cut colourless for single orders?

That’s still really strange. She should at least offer lower color grades because it gives people options such as color preference and affordability. Perhaps it’s because she is so small the factories don’t want to cut warmer stones and only do colorless to get a larger profit margin? I’m speculating, of course.

 

[cressyrose]

Yeah I don't really know what's going on! I thought it was strange too and wanted to hear others' experiences, especially in recent weeks.

 

[sd_flp]

Yeah I don't really know what's going on! I thought it was strange too and wanted to hear others' experiences, especially in recent weeks.

I will be honest...I love my OEC, but because it is colorless, I think it is hard to see the facets at times. It’s possible that it’s due to the size as it is 5.5mm...maybe the facets show up better in larger sizes. It’s still a very beautiful stone, though. I gave her a photo of how I wanted my OEC to look and I think she did a fabulous job. Here is what it looks like indoors, in the gem jar without the lid:



I have a hard time letting it go because I love the cut but I’m not crazy about the color (or lack thereof). In any case, I emailed David Klass to see what kind of setting I should use with it. I’d hate to sell it.

 

[baileydare16]

It seems Mona has started an Etsy page

 

[ShinyPink]

It seems Mona has started an Etsy page

This is how I contacted her for a quote on my 5 stone ring.

 

[tpl001]

This is how I contacted her for a quote on my 5 stone ring.

Please share when it is complete. I'd love to see it

 

[pierrotlunette]

This is how I contacted her for a quote on my 5 stone ring.

I would, too! I have a 5 stone ring in mind. Am waiting to see the earrings before I ask Mona for a quote.

 

[tpl001]

Excuse me for my poor video taking skill. Updates after 2 weeks of wearing this ring. The stone's big facets reflect a lot of fire.

 

[sd_flp]

@tpl001 very beautiful, thanks for sharing this!

 

[Patricia84]

Did you guys see the picture of the bluish gray moissanites she posted today?
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvv5hd8n0n0/

Has anynone here bought coloured moissy before?

 

[bludiva]

Did you guys see the picture of the bluish gray moissanites she posted today?
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvv5hd8n0n0/

Has anynone here bought coloured moissy before?

I havent bought from her but I have a light blue moissy that looks like aquamarine...here's a bad photo. It looks pretty to me but I couldn't tell the difference between light blue cz, moissy, aqua, and sky topaz to be honest.

 

[Patricia84]

Thank you for posting! It looks pretty! Did you get it from a Chinese vendor?

 

[tpl001]

Did you guys see the picture of the bluish gray moissanites she posted today?
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvv5hd8n0n0/

Has anynone here bought coloured moissy before?

I saw. They are pretty. I love how they shift color. I have not purchases any color moissy from Mona, but a yellowish canary ACC moissy is in my wishlist though.

 

[sd_flp]

Update with my OEC!

So as some of you know, I wasn't very happy with my colorless OEC. I ended up taking it to a jeweler near my work. I didn't go to my regular guy since I expected the stone to be a dud and I just wanted a quick opinion before I decided to list it for sale. The jeweler I went to was super nice and told me the stone was pretty and that I should set it. I was a little unsure, but he and his wife explained that it would look good in a prong setting. I chose an antique stuller setting I'm yellow gold and because I bought from him, he didn't charge me a setting fee!

I just picked it up today and ahhhh, I'm so happy with how it turned out! And it was less than $100...plus I have an old gold chain so I didn't need to buy a necklace.

I'm glad I kept it and I almost regret not putting it into a ring.

Here is my new cutie!

 

[Patricia84]

I think it looks amazing!!!

 

[pierrotlunette]

Okay - they're here! My 6 mm H&A studs arrived this afternoon. I'm very pleased with the settings and the stones are beautiful and very sparkly.

I will try to take some photos in different lighting environments and upload them tomorrow.

 

[sd_flp]

I think it looks amazing!!!

Thank you!!! I honestly was expecting the worst, but I love it way more than I thought I would!

Definitely gonna go back to this jeweler in case I want cheap Stuller settings. so, double win! Lol.

 

[sd_flp]

Okay - they're here! My 6 mm H&A studs arrived this afternoon. I'm very pleased with the settings and the stones are beautiful and very sparkly.

I will try to take some photos in different lighting environments and upload them tomorrow.

Oh wow, those are gorgeous!!! I can't wait to see how they look in different lights. Congrats!