Jewelry

[Kalli]

africagems dot com

[Squirrel Lover]

Thanks for the responses. The ring is not a special ring. It is just an everyday kind. 

[SilleeMee]

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@Squirrel Lover wrote:

Thanks for the responses. The ring is not a special ring. It is just an everyday kind. 

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Buying a new amethyst ring might be a better option than having to replace a stone in your older ring, unless of course, it's a special ring. 

[cgil]

I have been dealing with Multicoulour.com for over 20 years.  They are located in Thailand (one of the top locals for gemstone cutting).  They are 100% legit and ship safely/insured via FedEx.  I have never had a problem.  All stones I have purchased from them (probably over 15 by now), have tested genuine and appraised for more than I paid.  I have had several hi-end rings made using stones I purchased from them; my favorite being a 3.75 ct Tanzanite ring.  The color of the stone is unlike anything available in the States.  I will admit that I was nervous to make my first purchase thru them but am sure glad I did.  The stones are shown true to color and size and each one comes with a GIA report.  I am not affiliated with them in any way but I wouldn't go anywhere else for loose stones, especially a shopping channel - just my opinion for what it's worth.  

[Fressa]

I would check Ross Simons and HSN. I would also check local jewelers.

[esmeraldagooch]

If youre looking for something to fit into your setting, your jeweler is your best option.  You probably need a caliberated stone to fit into the setting.  If you do and you don't buy one it will cost you much more to modify your setting than if you bought one to fit from your jeweler in the first place.   Not all settings can be modified. Find a bench jeweler who does work in house that is a GIA gemologist.

[Nadine O]

I would definitely check ebay also.  You just have to read the description and make sure it isn't manmade, but lots of jewelers are on there also.  If it's a really low price, it probably isn't real but lots of good prices on the real deal too.  Good Luck..

[CalminHeart]

It's been a while but I used to get them from JTV.  I don't trust their jewelry but I did have good luck with loose gems.

[Shanus]

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@esmeraldagooch wrote:

If youre looking for something to fit into your setting, your jeweler is your best option.  You probably need a caliberated stone to fit into the setting.  If you do and you don't buy one it will cost you much more to modify your setting than if you bought one to fit from your jeweler in the first place.   Not all settings can be modified. Find a bench jeweler who does work in house that is a GIA gemologist.

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@esmeraldagooch  I agree. “You get what you pay for”. An online bargain isn’t always what it seems. A jeweler has many resources and can usually find the exact stone size needed.

[esmeraldagooch]

@Shanus   I agree with you, Ebay for instance is now a hot bed of fakes that are simulated to appear like the real deal.   I would be reluctant to buy gems there anymore unless the seller was someone I trusted.

The pearl information site Pearl Guide did a piece on pearls on ebay. Most all the sellers tested were selling fakes or were misrepresenting the pearls being sold. 

Ebay should be ashamed for letting this theft go on.  Even if you alert them, they won't take the items down.

this is the pearl guide article.  Paste this and it should show up.

Is eBay Fraud and Misrepresentation Eroding the Reputation and Value of Saltwater Pearls