Someone is shady

[Lady_Disdain]

Well, it is not quite as bad as ebay - yet...

 

[September Sapphire]

This shop also looks like it uses LOGR settings:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/EidelPrecious?ref=pr_shop_more

ETA:
LOGR legacy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/63907649/tanzanite-cushion-white-and-yellow-gold
LOGR basic oval halo: http://www.etsy.com/listing/65383299/oval-champagne-peach-sapphire-diamond

I find this incredibly interesting. I've browsed that shop before, and the seller claims to hand make/custom make her(?) rings. I think some of the jewelry is probably custom, but it seems that a lot of it is definitely LOGR settings.

The shop claims it uses all conflict-free Canadian materials. And the seller even talks about how she uses a unique "cat's claw" setting on the tiny diamonds. The following is also mentioned in the policies section: "For the Canadian customers: My studio is located in downtown Toronto, however due to the nature of my sales, my insurance company does not allow visitors in the studio. If you are in Ontario, I could likely send you a piece to "try it on". Please contact me to discuss the details." Sketchy sketchy...

I was oogling some of the rings in that shop before I lurked here. So thank you to PriceScope for helping me realize that I can buy an LOGR setting and a separate (better) gem and save myself the markup.

 

[T L]

People should always research any vendor before buying. I don't care if it's ebay, etsy, or single vendors with their own sites. PS is a good tool for researching vendors, and I'm glad people share their experiences (good or bad) here.