My moissanite from China

[Slickk]

Got it set and I totally love it. This is my original engagement ring setting, but I hope to get a vintage inspired setting one day: l

(I was parked in the car pic)

Wow. That's a super cut! Beautiful set! Enjoy!

 

[Lucky_Rabbit]

Got it set and I totally love it. This is my original engagement ring setting, but I hope to get a vintage inspired setting one day: l

(I was parked in the car pic)

Woot! Gorgeous! Glad you love it. Still beautiful?

 

[_dracarys_]

Woot! Gorgeous! Glad you love it. Still beautiful?

Thanks, I do! I find myself staring at it a lot.

 

[DiaDiva]

The vendor is Tianyu Gems, and I have bought on the platform Alibaba. The Sales Assistant was Vanessa. She was really nice, and replied quickly. The shipping was also fast, only 5 days to Europe.

Thanks for sharing this contact, dkata. I found them on Alibaba and Wechat.
Have spoken to one of their SAs and they are helping me make a 5-stone OEC ring with 4.5mm IJ colour OEC. They will provide the stones as well as make the ring for me in 14K rose gold. Let's see how it goes.

 

[DiaDiva]

These are 2 OEC that they shared with me. The one on the right is IJ colour. I chose the IJ colour.

 

[dkata]

Thanks for sharing this contact, dkata. I found them on Alibaba and Wechat.
Have spoken to one of their SAs and they are helping me make a 5-stone OEC ring with 4.5mm IJ colour OEC. They will provide the stones as well as make the ring for me in 14K rose gold. Let's see how it goes.

Im so excited for you! I can’t wait to see the outcome! I have also seen, they also custom make jewelry, and if your turns out good, I may plan also a trilogy ring.

 

[dkata]

These are 2 OEC that they shared with me. The one on the right is IJ colour. I chose the IJ colour.

What color is the left one?

 

[kalmen22]

@DiaDiva keeping an eye on your project. would love to see how their customized pieces turn out.

 

[DiaDiva]

What color is the left one?

Don't know but it's supposed to be colorless. I could see the the tint of the IJ when they turned the stones around.

Will share photos when the ring is ready. If it turns out well, I'll have a new place to place. Dangerous for my wallet.

 

[dkata]

Don't know but it's supposed to be colorless. I could see the the tint of the IJ when they turned the stones around.

Will share photos when the ring is ready. If it turns out well, I'll have a new place to place. Dangerous for my wallet.

I thought also, that the stone on the left is more white, and if I were you, I would also order IJ colors in that cut.

I can’t wait to see the finished product, although it could be dangerous also for my wallet.

 

[Taurus2313]

OMG, you guys have gotten some very beautiful stones from China! I am so impressed! They turned out just gorgeous in your settings! Congratulations to you! I am not brave enough to order anything from over there direct from slow boat.

 

[Lucky_Rabbit]

These are 2 OEC that they shared with me. The one on the right is IJ colour. I chose the IJ colour.

ooOOH, they look beautiful. can't wait to see how your ring turns out

 

[Taurus2313]

I, too, decided to take a chance on a moissanite from China and I love it. It’s an 8mm OEC. The vendor was Starsgem8 on eBay.

@Dracarys did your stone ship from China? I like the prices in this ebay store but I am seeing that the photos that they are using are very similar to another moissanite seller in India that has bad reviews.. makes me wonder who is using who's photos or is this seller using another alternate ID to sell?

This is what I mean..here is a listing from Stargems8
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Carat-8-0mm-Round-Brilliant-Cut-Near-White-G-H-Color-Moissanite-Loose-Stone/153053940223

Now here is one with very similar photos from a seller in India:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Carat-8-0-mm-Round-G-H-Cut-Near-White-Color-Moissanite-Loose-Stone/263679207859
and yet another one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Carat-8-...ite-Color-Moissanite-Loose-Stone/142793654806
and another one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HUGE-4mm-0-50Cts-DEW-2PCS-MOISSANITE-STONE-D-E-F-COLOR-ROUND-CUT-VVS1-129/153057468790

 

[_dracarys_]

@Dracarys did your stone ship from China? I like the prices in this ebay store but I am seeing that the photos that they are using are very similar to another moissanite seller in India that has bad reviews.. makes me wonder who is using who's photos or is this seller using another alternate ID to sell?

This is what I mean..here is a listing from Stargems8
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Carat-8-0mm-Round-Brilliant-Cut-Near-White-G-H-Color-Moissanite-Loose-Stone/153053940223

Now here is one with very similar photos from a seller in India:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Carat-8-0-mm-Round-G-H-Cut-Near-White-Color-Moissanite-Loose-Stone/263679207859
and yet another one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Carat-8-...ite-Color-Moissanite-Loose-Stone/142793654806
and another one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HUGE-4mm-0-50Cts-DEW-2PCS-MOISSANITE-STONE-D-E-F-COLOR-ROUND-CUT-VVS1-129/153057468790

Yes, it shipped from China. I'm guessing the India seller stole the pics, as it appears they are a brand new eBay seller.

 

[Taurus2313]

Yes, it shipped from China. I'm guessing the India seller stole the pics, as it appears they are a brand new eBay seller.

Thanks hun! Do you mind me asking if you were charged any customs fees and how long did it take to arrive to you (if you are located in the US)?

 

[_dracarys_]

Thanks hun! Do you mind me asking if you were charged any customs fees and how long did it take to arrive to you (if you are located in the US)?

Yes, I’m in the US (Northeast Ohio) and it took about 2 weeks to get the stone from China. I wasn’t charged any customs fees. They only claim $15 value; idk if that has something to do with it? For $143 I’m very happy with what I got, considering it’s $700+ anywhere else.

 

[Taurus2313]

Great to know! Thanks for sharing that information.. I have a few of their stones saved in my watch list! They do have great prices..

 

[mrsgreeneyes]

No customs fees coming into the US!

 

[Taurus2313]

No customs fees coming into the US!

Gotcha! This is what they have on the ebay pages for the items for sale so this is why I was asking:
International items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges.

Didn't want to be hit with some extra fees or out of pocket costs.

 

[Sezzwho]

Gotcha! This is what they have on the ebay pages for the items for sale so this is why I was asking:
International items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges.

Didn't want to be hit with some extra fees or out of pocket costs.

As a Canadian I can say they basically mean us. Like... 40% or so LOL.

 

[Taurus2313]

@Sezzwho OUCH!!!

 

[LaLucy]

Hello everyone, I’m new on this site and I have a question, I bought a couple moissanite from China but how do I know if the moissanite is real or is zirconia? If someone can tell me what do I do to test them? Thank you!

 

[Taurus2313]

@LaLucy Moissanite is easily tested on a Moissanite tester or either a Diamond tester. I have both. You can purchase either one at very reasonable price from either eBay or Amazon. If you don't want to purchase one for yourself you can always take it to any jeweler that has a diamond tester and they can verify it for you. Moissanite will test as diamond on a diamond tester. If it doesn't test as diamond then you likely have something else..

 

[LaLucy]

@LaLucy Moissanite is easily tested on a Moissanite tester or either a Diamond tester. I have both. You can purchase either one at very reasonable price from either eBay or Amazon. If you don't want to purchase one for yourself you can always take it to any jeweler that has a diamond tester and they can verify it for you. Moissanite will test as diamond on a diamond tester. If it doesn't test as diamond then you likely have something else..

thank you so much for the info, ill try to get one of the tester because i love moissanite and this was my first time buying. Do you have a seller that you trust on buying moissanite?

 

[Taurus2313]

There are many good sellers that you can purchase Moissanite from. There are some that are mentioned here in the Fabulous Fashion Jewelry Forum that have been mentioned by name and everyone that has ordered from them has verified that the Moissanites do test positive on Diamond Testers. If you are in doubt about a particular seller of Moissanite just come back here and ask the group if they have done business with them. We are all here to help out as we can.