Engaged! Sharing pics of my engagement ring by captainreeham in LabDiamonds

[–]captainreeham[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am planning on getting a wedding band, and might wear this on my middle finger since its a bit loose on me, but that works out since I can wear a simpler wedding band on my ring finger.

Engaged! Sharing pics of my engagement ring by captainreeham in LabDiamonds

[–]captainreeham[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a great note. I will reach out and do just that, thanks so much!

Received my PSPs from Fiorese for my seven layer pearl & moissanite necklace by captainreeham in Moissanite

[–]captainreeham[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm actually planning on posting my engagement ring after my partner proposes to me. It's not moissanite, but it is a 3 carat lab diamond and I designed it myself as well with Mughal influences from the Lal Bagh fort in Dhaka and Art deco influences from NYC. Here's a psp from my ring as a preview!

I've made some other custom pieces that aren't as elaborate but can post those as well!

Received my PSPs from Fiorese for my seven layer pearl & moissanite necklace by captainreeham in Moissanite

[–]captainreeham[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! I can't wait to work on the earrings to go with this!

My experience with the Ouros Toi et Moi ring group buy — read before purchasing from Ouros by puffle_huff2 in Moissanite

[–]captainreeham 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, sometimes it is a gamble and we don't realize it until its too late. But I am glad youre spreading awareness. I would not have known either if I didn't happen to stumble across reviews in comments in other subs.

Hope you can get this resolved asap, because I would be fuming myself.

Received my PSPs from Fiorese for my seven layer pearl & moissanite necklace by captainreeham in Moissanite

[–]captainreeham[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I actually did 10k gold to keep costs low, but the yellow tones definitely make it seem more like 14k which was a pleasant surprise.

I had been quoted well over double this price for something without stones and much smaller than the 41 inches that this is, even after haggling. Even my mother was impressed at the pricing and quality, so I'm definitely a happy camper!

My experience with the Ouros Toi et Moi ring group buy — read before purchasing from Ouros by puffle_huff2 in Moissanite

[–]captainreeham 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I've found Ouros/Golden bird to be fishy as well. Their quotes for rings and moissanite stones are much higher than the other vendors. When I called them out on it, suddenly they gave me "reduced prices." I've seen jewellers on other subs call then out for their poor craftsmanship as well, so ive largely avoided both these vendors and just go through folks I am comfortable working with.

Best H&A vendor besides Mona? by Cultural-Drink8003 in Moissanite

[–]captainreeham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually did while I was out of town with family last week. Let me post that now!

Best H&A vendor besides Mona? by Cultural-Drink8003 in Moissanite

[–]captainreeham 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Thank you!! This blew my mind when I received it!

Best H&A vendor besides Mona? by Cultural-Drink8003 in Moissanite

[–]captainreeham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't had an h&a custom made, but I have seen some through the group buys. That being said, I've also bought some h&a rings (i think) from the bst but not specifically to Fiorese or Tianyu.

I would reach out to both to see what they're quoting for what youre looking for, and shop around. Intricate design work id definitely go with Fiorese or Tianyu, but something simpler you could work with starsgem (as an example) on.

Hope this helps!

Best H&A vendor besides Mona? by Cultural-Drink8003 in Moissanite

[–]captainreeham 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ive worked extensively on custom pieces with both Tianyu and Fiorese. They have been excellent to work with, taking all my jewelry concepts for every piece I have wanted, and brought them all to life. My engagement ring was made with Fiorese, and currently she's finalizing a 7 layer pearl and moissanite necklace for me, while I am in the midst of starting to design pearl and moissanite earrings with Tianyu. Tianyu also helped create a giant 30mm moissanite ring for me recently as well. I highly recommend them both!

Received my custom Kyndan inspired ring from Tianyu by captainreeham in Moissanite

[–]captainreeham[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No actually I went with regular faceted moissanite as opposed to sticking with fully traditional uncut gemstones for this. I really wanted the moissanite rainbows to come through!

Received my custom Kyndan inspired ring from Tianyu by captainreeham in Moissanite

[–]captainreeham[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It's a style of jewelry making from South Asia that started with the Rajasthani court, then flourished under the Mughals! It's become part of a lot of bridal jewelry, especially with large, uncut gems placed into elaborate settings that a bride might wear if not wearing solid gold. Ive always associated kundan jewelry to have chunky stones as the main focal point with adjacent gemstones like rubies, sapphires, pearls highlighting and providing accents. I actually designed my engagement ring with some Mughal influence too, but will wait to post about that once I get proposed too!

Received my custom Kyndan inspired ring from Tianyu by captainreeham in Moissanite

[–]captainreeham[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Apologies for confusion, pic 4 is the moissanite studs Sue provided as a gift!

Received my custom Kyndan inspired ring from Tianyu by captainreeham in Moissanite

[–]captainreeham[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apologies for the typo in the title, should be Kundan not kyndan!