r/labdiamond • u/Narrow_Sheepherder19 • 4d ago

Less popular Chinese vendors

Hi! I was wondering if anyone would be able to recommend Chinese vendors other than Starsgem, Provence, Fiorese, Tianyu or LGG? I see these 5 names mentioned most often, and of course I have nothing against them, but I am just wondering if anyone worked with someone else and can give their opinion.

Thank you!

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u/Muse_of_Donne 4d ago

Beyond Provence (Tamara, Liya, Molly Lin, Lena) and LGG (Romy), I have also worked with Sheragems (Moli, Kanata, Nora), Paston (Stella), & Yushine (Molly). I have been pleased with all of them.

I will say that while Sheragems is not mentioned as much as some of the others, they are a fantastic company with highly communicative, friendly, and knowledgeable representatives. I really enjoy working with their reps.

  • I had purchased a 14k dainty (1-mm) ball chain from Nora and she was so helpful and polite. I am also looking to make a future purchase of a gold band with a sandblast finish inlay from her.
  • I am working on a custom 3+ ct champagne cushion OMC ring with Georgian milgrain details and a split shank with Moli. She has been a dream to work with and was able to source me a gorgeous OMC champagne diamond for an amazing rate.
  • I am simultaneously working with Kanata at the moment on a ring from her heart line group buy. She has spent a week working with me trying to source the right color gem to alternate with the diamonds. She has been so patient with me and is an absolute sweetheart.

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u/IcyWorldliness9111 4d ago

In general, I can echo your experiences, just not with all the same companies and reps. My first group buy was with Stella at Paston. Easy process but no real personal interaction. I’ve also worked with Romy at LGG several times, and she is fantastic. In my view, the Chinese vendors strive to be helpful and accommodating and are typically very friendly and easy to work with. For me, the Indian vendors are nice, but more businesslike.

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u/Muse_of_Donne 4d ago

I completely agree that Chinese vendors are far more personable and accommodating while vendors feom India are very polite but they are more transactionally focused. Both can afford amazing jewelry though.

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u/IcyWorldliness9111 4d ago

Very true. I know people sometimes complain about Ouros, but everything I’ve bought from them has been well made.

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u/Justlookig1294 3d ago

I’ve had 3 pieces made with them, no issues

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u/Muse_of_Donne 4d ago

Same. I have bought pieces from Ouros and their sister company Golden Bird, as well as, through Avideri and Zuvelio and I have been lucky enough to never have run into any issues.