Golden Bird Jewelry on Etsy
Hi! Newbie here. I'm looking for feedback on Golden Bird Jewelry Shop on Etsy. I'm looking for a grey Moissanite ring and it seems like his prices are nearly double what I'm seeing for and for smaller than others. I'm wondering what is the difference that explains the upcharge? I'm looking for a dark grey stone on a Sterling Silver band. I can find them for $150ish but he charges $225+.
I appreciate your insight! Thanks!
Posted Feb 3, 2020, 9:31 PM UTC
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I actually just ordered a gray moissanite ring from him! I’m getting a 5x7 emerald cut in a 10k gold band, it cost ~250. That does seem kind of high considering that it’s in silver, how large is the stone?
Also it may be that he sets the stones himself and other rings you’re seeing may be mass produced
This is the one that I'm looking at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/707872724/antique-moissanite-ring-150-ct-grey
I can get a larger stone in sterling elsewhere, so I'm not sure if his gems are just super superior quality or something?
He was recommended to me so I don't want to just give up. Maybe there is something I am missing.
Edit: here are a couple of comps from a different seller. I have heard this seller doesn't use real moissanite though?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/754904254/177-ct-round-cut-grey-moissanite
https://www.etsy.com/listing/740998950/226-ct-round-cut-grey-moissanite
If you like the style of the Kristin Coffin rings, Starsgem can create something like that for you with their grey moissanite. The moissanite in the pics has a bit of a green undertone. I believe the light and dark grey colors available and you can get a ring made in 10k or 14k gold instead so it will last a lifetime.
Silver is really too soft to set a moissanite in if you are going to wear the ring on a regular basis. Demi’s details are in the menu section under vendors. I think for the price in moissanite plus the fine metals, it will work out to the same price.
Hi there. Browsing through posts about Etsy. I was looking at rings in sterling silver because that’s what I prefer, I don’t like the color of gold. But you say it’s too soft? What would happen if I got a ring in sterling? I’m not very knowledgeable yet, just starting my search now.
I reached out to Demi. Thank you!
Love that ring. So pretty.
I considered that ring too! I believe it’s a recreation of a Melanie Coffin ring, the queen of gray moissanite lol. I’ve seen other sellers on Etsy with gray moissanite jewelry for lower costs, but the shops don’t have any reviews and I felt better about paying a little more to get something custom made and be a part of the process
Edit: I haven’t seen that seller before, a lot of their designs look a lot like Melanie Coffin rings too! The reviews seem good, I would say go for it if you prefer a design from them
I ordered a green moissy emerald cut w double prong form Vijay and I love mine. He was patient with my specifics and it has kept very well after months of everyday use.
He's being kind of iffy as I talk with him. I asked to see the stones and he was like, I'll get you a dark grey stone trust me! He only showed me the comparison after I insisted. I reached out to Starsgem & we'll see how that goes. Thank you for your advice!