I wanted to try my hand at making my own personal ring, not too seriously, just as a fun little attempt with my spare income without breaking the bank too hard and being able to say I've tried it. :)

Anyone have experience with either, and which do you think would be the better call? The clearance gems and sapphires and rubies on Gemsngems.com seemed amazing, but I noticed that the Etsy page for "Lancelotdiy" that I had been perusing for ring settings for cheap, had some large ones for sale also for dirt cheap, like an 10x12mm sapphire for 8 dollars. (and of course, a month wait from China just for it to arrive...)

I also noticed some of their items looked similar. I did see solid photos on the Etsy page of their sapphire too...

I could take the gamble and just have the ring setting and the gem both come from LancelotDIY and arrive at the same time, but I guess I wanted insight. Plus I have no idea the arrival time for a potential Gemsngems order, nor their quality yet...

If someone by chance knows both, or has a preference, do let me know! I want to choose whichever has a history of being the best. Still price comparing and researching myself, but I overthink and enjoy insight as well.

Thank you for reading!