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Any new Leon Mege''''s Coming Soon?

Hey guys!

well, I have like forever to wait cause I told Leon I was cool until the 3rd week of July, since I don''t get back to the States till then. That''s also when I''ll get my earrings. So, I''ll have to live vicariously through youse alls.

Wintotty, that''s exactly what Luv said... that halo for a right hand ring. What I dream about is a greenish yellow diamond or if I win the lottery a true lime green. My daughter''s birthstone is peridot but since I''m known to kill perfectly innocent peridot, I''m aiming for a harder stone. I can totally imagine that ring on a little smaller scale sitting pretty on my big knuckly fingers.

Speaking of knuckles, we decided to keep the ring simple (no blueflash sizing bumps) and stay at size 5... which is tight over my knuckles but loose-ish on my finger. He says later, if necessary, he''ll add some bumps to the interior if I want them, but I''m first gonna try without. Which is great anyhow, because I spent all my extra cash on my earrings. GOG is gonna set them in something like BG''s danglies with the little stationary diamond. Studs hurt the side of my head and I want these little beauties to be able to move and catch the light. Sarah''s gonna send some pics for final approval and I''ll try to post those when they come.

I know, wasn''t that article sooooo awesome. I mean, didn''t you already have the feeling like your buying from the master Tiffany in the 1920''s when you get a ring from Leon?
 
*I don''t know how much time I have left to wait!
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* My original work order was 4-27 so that would make it like the first week in June, but then I added the spacer band and Leon said that would add another week, so it maybe as late as the middle of June. I emailed Rachael and asked for a new quote without the insurance costs, since I already have a policy, AND and ETA but I haven''t heard back yet.

I am so missing my stone, and having my own freak out as well! After wearing only one ring, I started to think maybe I should have gone with 2mm, instead of 2.2. I would have never thought that I would
ever consider that. I am taking a lot of deep breaths and trying not to think about it. I mean, lets get real here, how the heck much difference is .2 mm really going to make. I told Debbie, my biggest
freakout is that Leon won''t make the ring EXACTLY like the picture. I think I conveyed my wishes enough, but it is not like that has never happened before either.


I haven''t bought anything new either, although I have been seriously tempted. My DH has been working some overtime, (3 days in a row) so I stay up late and pretty much have spent all my time
looking at stuff. Diamonds for earrings and watches mostly. I am trying to hold out. I think it is the thrill of the hunt.

I loved that article about Leon. Most of the time when I tell friends about him, they just look at me like I am nuts. My girlfriend, who is also my hairdresser, has some great pieces and I can''t wait to show her, and I am going to go in to my favorite local jeweler and show the owners Jonna and Jillian, they will ''get'' it. Other than folks here, most of the time people say ''Leon, who?''
 
Here are some pics of my White Flash Bracelet and studs, AKA something to tide me over...
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Date: 5/20/2010 10:28:39 AM
Author: wintotty
Here are some pics of my White Flash Bracelet and studs, AKA something to tide me over...
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oh yay! yay! yay!!!! thank you for sharing your pics!!!! They''re soooo sparkly and BEAUTIFUL!!!! you r so lucky!!!
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Luv, stay calm, I''m holding your hand dear, everything will be ok. be patient, not much longer.
 
Yea! I love your new bracelet and earrings! Plus, nice looking hands there, young lady. I can just imagine your new Leon right there!
 
Wintotty, your new sparklies are awesome! You do have the most beautiful hands! When I post my hand photos the people of PS will do a collective gasp as jump back three feet from their computer screaming "EEEK"! Thanks for posting them again. They ALL look great on you!
 
Date: 5/20/2010 12:32:40 PM
Author: luv2sparkle
Wintotty, your new sparklies are awesome! You do have the most beautiful hands! When I post my hand photos the people of PS will do a collective gasp as jump back three feet from their computer screaming 'EEEK'! Thanks for posting them again. They ALL look great on you!


I know... me too. It's all gonna be like "I see the knuckle, but which part is the actual, you know, finger?"

Also, Wintotty, you definitely have the fingers to pull off your 3 carat nicely.
 
Thank you for the kind comments! My fingers used to be thinner, but after having a baby last year all my body parts got upgraded LOL. Once I tried on a Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring at Cartier, I think it was about 10 carats......SA said "you can wear that ring very well! And I liked how it looked on me!
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Too bad my wallet is not big enough even though my hand is!
 
Date: 5/19/2010 4:37:12 PM
Author: missydebby
Hey Win! OK, it was a momentary thing. But I read that article about Leon and they showed a picture of the ring that originally made my heart swoon. It''s this halo.

I never really looked into this ring, cause even though it makes me catch my breath, it''s just not something that would work with my style on a daily basis. Anyhow, earlier in the day, I had spoken with Leon to finalize a question with the ring size, and I think the act of really finalizing the whole thing got to my psyche. I had a momentary heart attack and thought, ''it''s not too late... maybe you should get the swooning heart one, damn the torpedos''

But I held myself back and with the help of Luv2Sparkle, was able to think about why I loved the simpler, timeless, unique design of my french cut solitaire. I''m feeling fine now.
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You know it just so happens that ring is for sale on his secondary site. http://www.micropave.com/mg/engagement/solitaires-with-halo/cold-fusion-engagement-ring-3-03-h-vs2-cushion.html. What I wouldnt give for a 42k budget.
 
I saw that! Debby, I think your hubby''s month long vacation = the extra new bling for you. OK maybe not, but it is worth a try.
 
Date: 5/21/2010 9:31:54 AM
Author: luv2sparkle
I saw that! Debby, I think your hubby''s month long vacation = the extra new bling for you. OK maybe not, but it is worth a try.

hehehehehe! Well what I''ve already bought is the same as what''s he''s going to spend, so as of now, we''re totally even.
 
Date: 5/13/2010 10:16:17 PM
Author: CharmyPoo

Date: 5/13/2010 7:45:55 PM
Author: missydebby


On another note, I just got the video''s of my AVC''s from GOG and I LOVE THEM! I immediately called and completed the purchase. They couldn''t be a more perfect match. I got to totally thank you dreamerd for your recommendations of the AVC''s and I feel really blessed to be able to own both AVC''s and a regular ole antique Cushion... it''s like the best of all worlds. *hugs to all my PS buddies*
Your AV OECs are GORGEOUS! I love them ...
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Deb, do you have a thread of your AVC''s? I''m having an AVC itch that needs to be scratched reaaaaaaally badly!
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Am considering AVC''s for earrings but wonder how they perform as earrings? I used to think that for earrings, you need to have maximum light performance, which could only be given by ideal-cut RB''s; but now am beginning to think (based on what I''ve read on PS and the ASET images on GOG site) that GOG AVC''s would do the same thing.

Pics and opinions from you would be appreciated.
 
Date: 5/21/2010 11:29:07 PM
Author: Phoenix
Date: 5/13/2010 10:16:17 PM

Author: CharmyPoo


Date: 5/13/2010 7:45:55 PM

Author: missydebby



On another note, I just got the video''s of my AVC''s from GOG and I LOVE THEM! I immediately called and completed the purchase. They couldn''t be a more perfect match. I got to totally thank you dreamerd for your recommendations of the AVC''s and I feel really blessed to be able to own both AVC''s and a regular ole antique Cushion... it''s like the best of all worlds. *hugs to all my PS buddies*

Your AV OECs are GORGEOUS! I love them ...
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Deb, do you have a thread of your AVC''s? I''m having an AVC itch that needs to be scratched reaaaaaaally badly!
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Am considering AVC''s for earrings but wonder how they perform as earrings? I used to think that for earrings, you need to have maximum light performance, which could only be given by ideal-cut RB''s; but now am beginning to think (based on what I''ve read on PS and the ASET images on GOG site) that GOG AVC''s would do the same thing.


Pics and opinions from you would be appreciated.

Hey Phoenix, I hear you on wanting some AVC''s! I''ll give you what I can. My video is no longer on GOG''s site/Vimeo and my earrings aren''t made yet. I just purchased the diamonds and am finalizing the settings. My diamonds are AVC J, .41, .42 VS1 and VS2

Link1 to diamond info

Link 2 to second diamond

My settings are gonna be just like the attached photo from BGD, little danglers with a stationary diamond, and I''m getting 14k white gold to keep the price down. I won''t have the actual earrings until July when I''m back home, but I''ll be sure to post more then.

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MissyDebby - Those are great designs for casual and more formal wear. Let me know when you get bored, I will give them a good home. Promise!
 
Living vicariously thru PS...
Wintotty: beautiful tide you overs from WF! and i agree, nice delicate hands
MissD: you''ll be a happy camper in July, those are gorgeous avc''s and what a great idea to get best of both worlds (cuts) since you didnt go with avc on your ring.

you guys are killing me... I made the contact call to Leon a few months ago, had it all planned...but now I''m way over budget on the stone, so please please please, more more pics when the orders start rolling in
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... so glad if they cant come to me, they''re going to great PS homes!
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Date: 5/22/2010 6:23:10 AM
Author: missydebby


Hey Phoenix, I hear you on wanting some AVC''s! I''ll give you what I can. My video is no longer on GOG''s site/Vimeo and my earrings aren''t made yet. I just purchased the diamonds and am finalizing the settings. My diamonds are AVC J, .41, .42 VS1 and VS2

Link1 to diamond info

Link 2 to second diamond

My settings are gonna be just like the attached photo from BGD, little danglers with a stationary diamond, and I''m getting 14k white gold to keep the price down. I won''t have the actual earrings until July when I''m back home, but I''ll be sure to post more then.
Wow!! Those are very yummy indeed!!
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I love those settings too.

I can''t wait to see pics of those earrings once you get them.

Thanks for posting the links and pic.
 
Hey Luv, Any word yet? How much longer? I''m only 1.5 weeks into my wait, that''s IF he counts from the moment the work order and $$ are in their hands.


Missy I LOVE those earrings!!! You''ve got me shopping although I''m trying not to. We''re taking an Eastern Med. cruise this summer to celebrate 25 yrs and I want to save some shopping $$ in case I see something there. Originally I thought I wouldn''t shp at all but with the Euro ... who knows?
 
Vbnet, I am so jealous of your cruise! We looked into that, but decided not to go in the summer. Please post in hangout when you get back so I can live vicariously through you. We may take a vacation
in the fall, not sure yet.

I think I have about 3 weeks left. When I ordered the spacer band Leon tacked on another week. When I sent in my ring I sent a check for the whole thing plus extra hundred for shipping, but then I added a ruby on the inside and our wedding date engraved and then the spacer band. I was trying to get it all done at one time. I sent an email to Rachael over a week ago requesting an re-calculate minus the insurance.
I was trying not to bug but I guess I am going to have to give her a call. I didn''t want the check to hold anything up. I am trying not to freak out about the whole thing!


Have so much fun on that cruise!
 
Man .. I don''t even have a count down timeframe yet for either of my two projects. I am so excited but no light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully, Leon will revise my work order next week so then it is 5 to 6 weeks from there. Maytal told me she is really busy right now because of the summer weddings ... not sure how long my ring will take but I am not in a rush. Patience .. patience.
 
Charmy, what is Maytal doing for you? I guess I missed your other project.
 
Date: 5/23/2010 6:45:13 PM
Author: luv2sparkle
Charmy, what is Maytal doing for you? I guess I missed your other project.
Maytal is remaking my first e-ring (the one with the ERD stone). It''s going to be sorta like Leon''s Adrienne.
 
That sounds lovely, but what, no pictures?
 
Luv you are very fortunate to be ABLE to go on vac in fall. I''m a teacher so we have to go high season - booo! It is going to be hotter than, well , you know. But, we will just have to pace ourselves. I will post in hangout! Promise!!

Ahhh, so excited for you!! Call Rachel, Do!! It''s just a phone call =) , or maybe a follow up email tonight, just to remind them. oooh, I Can''t stand it. It''s so exciting.

I almost caved and bought some David Yurman this weekend. What am I thinking! It''s nice but it''s silver and I''m so afraid of having to deal w/ tarnish!

Charmy, I hope your work order gets finalized soon. I''m not very familiar with Maytal''s work, but I just did some searches on pricescope and it all looks lovely! I couldn''t find the Leon Adrienne on art of platinum. so I''ll chime in too, pictures?
 
It will be like Thouarella''s setting but of course my diamond is much smaller!



To give you some background, Maytal made my original e-ring as seen below. Since Maytal is extremly customer focused and very gracious, she will be remaking the ring for me.
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Charmy I love your original e-ring and it is wonderful that Maytal is remaking it for you! Without opening any worm cans, what particularly were you wanting changed/unhappy with in the first design? I am just curious. It looks truly lovely to me, I love a split shank and may get one myself one day
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