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Leon Mege + Daniel K + Tsavorite = Pictures Inside!!

P: 6/12/2006 7:45:07 PM
Pokey Rough Rock Total Posts: 61 Last Post: 5/16/2007 Member Since: 2/8/2006	For those of you who have been following my engagement ring saga with bated breath for the last four months, it has finally come to a close. To catch up those who have not, my girlfriend expressed a desire for a green center stone and then sent me off on my own. With the help of everyone here at Pricescope, without whom I would still be wandering around Zales with a green Sharpie, I've managed to come up with something that I think is pretty special. I had originally been leaning towards a concave cut gemstone, but after seeing a number of tourmalines and tsavorites, I decided that while the faceting was, obviously, magical and otherworldly, it was at the expense of sparkliness. After comparing concave cut stones with a cushion cut 2.39 carat tsavorite that Leon Mege showed me, I decided to go with Leon's cushion instead of the concave faceted stones. Setting-wise, I fell in love with Danel K's Union Square setting and I was wisely steered away from buying direct from the designer and instead going with a custom replica from Leon. Since it was Leon, I had to expand the pave from just the top of the ring on the Daniel K to three sides (four if you count the split shank) and all the way to 5:00 and 7:00 on the band, rather than stopping halfway. And obviously he added the famous Leon double prongs. I would be remiss if I didn't thank those who went out of their way to advise me on every aspect of this purchase over the last few months: Valeria101 who appears to know literally everything about everything; MINE, who went above and beyond in answering my questions about concave faceting; and especially velouriaL, whose gorgeous gorgeous tourmaline solitaire singlehandedly convinced me that a green engagement ring could be stunning. And to all of you who have colored engagement rings and love them, I am exceptionally proud to have my soon-to-be-fiancee join your ranks. Pictures to follow:
Posted: 6/12/2006 7:45:07 PM

There are 27 replies to this message. There are 27 replies on this page.

P: 6/12/2006 7:46:12 PM
Pokey Rough Rock Total Posts: 61 Last Post: 5/16/2007 Member Since: 2/8/2006	#1
Posted: 6/12/2006 7:46:12 PM

P: 6/12/2006 7:46:38 PM
Pokey Rough Rock Total Posts: 61 Last Post: 5/16/2007 Member Since: 2/8/2006	#2
Posted: 6/12/2006 7:46:38 PM

P: 6/12/2006 7:47:01 PM
Pokey Rough Rock Total Posts: 61 Last Post: 5/16/2007 Member Since: 2/8/2006	#3
Posted: 6/12/2006 7:47:01 PM

P: 6/12/2006 7:47:33 PM
Pokey Rough Rock Total Posts: 61 Last Post: 5/16/2007 Member Since: 2/8/2006	#4
Posted: 6/12/2006 7:47:33 PM

P: 6/12/2006 7:48:36 PM
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005	OH. MY. WORD. First, that tsavorite garnet is YUM, YUM, YUM!!! Second, that split shank, diamond encrusted setting is TO DIE FOR!!!! What a spectacular piece you've had created! It's just drop dead deeeeee-licious.
Posted: 6/12/2006 7:48:36 PM

P: 6/12/2006 7:50:59 PM
belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004	ohmygosh pokey...it is amazingly beautiful. truly. wow. really really well done! she is going to absolutely love it. gosh that is beautiful! (.¸(`.¸¸.´)¸.) ¨`.¸ belle¸. ´¨ (¸.(¸.´ `.¸).¸)
Posted: 6/12/2006 7:50:59 PM

P: 6/12/2006 7:52:48 PM
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Absolutely gorgeous! You need to post this on Show me the Ring, though, so more people will see it! ~~~ When in doubt...don't.~~~
Posted: 6/12/2006 7:52:48 PM

P: 6/12/2006 7:53:52 PM
SuzyQZ Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,110 Last Post: 4/23/2009 Member Since: 2/20/2006	That is such a beautiful ring! The color combination is a crowd stopper! It has such a regalness about it. So feminine and classic! What a stunner! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There are just some things you don't 'guess' about.... a womans age, her weight, or the size of her diamond! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SuzyQZ
Posted: 6/12/2006 7:53:52 PM

P: 6/12/2006 8:00:31 PM
MINE!! Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,287 Last Post: 1/22/2007 Member Since: 2/25/2005	OH WOW POKEY!!! I think you made the right decision 100%!! It is just beautiful and amazing! I just know your fiancee is going to love it!! It is defnitely fit for a princess!! Oh wow!! it is just wonderful!! BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO!!!!!! WOW!! PLease please please make sure that you let us know all about your proposal, what you love said and thought about the ring and HANDSHOTS HANDSHOTS HANDSHOTS!!! WOW.. Wow... Wow... Wow... Be sure to post this is the colored E-ring thread!! It is defnitely going to be an inspiration for others looking for colored gesmtone E-rings!! Welcome to the world of color!! I hope you and yours always dream in color!!!
Posted: 6/12/2006 8:00:31 PM

P: 6/12/2006 8:32:01 PM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,223 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	fabulous, Fabulous, FABULOUS! we welcome your GF/soon to be fiance to the world of color and applaud her for sticking to her wish for color and your research which has yielded this exceptional ring! once in love with color there is no going back.....plan on earrings to go with this beauty! movie zombie eta: the appraiser for my ring is pushing tsavorite as my next project......this stone makes me think she may be right! "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park
Posted: 6/12/2006 8:32:01 PM

P: 6/12/2006 9:18:10 PM
conitta Cut Rock Total Posts: 471 Last Post: 3/4/2007 Member Since: 3/16/2006	Beautiful ring...absolutely love the Tsavorite.
Posted: 6/12/2006 9:18:10 PM

P: 6/12/2006 9:21:38 PM
jcrow Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,492 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/8/2005	de-leon-icious! yummy! i adore it! congratulations on a stunning stone and ring!
Posted: 6/12/2006 9:21:38 PM

P: 6/12/2006 9:28:38 PM
Linda W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,443 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/15/2006	OMG that ring is to die for. Absolutely beautiful. Leon did a wonderful job as usual. Can't wait to see hand shots. Linda ******************************** "Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon
Posted: 6/12/2006 9:28:38 PM

P: 6/12/2006 9:57:15 PM
DiaDiva Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,254 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 10/7/2004	That ring is stunning. Congratulations!
Posted: 6/12/2006 9:57:15 PM

P: 6/12/2006 10:21:09 PM
Selkie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,620 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006	Be still, my beating heart! What a masterpiece. Congrats! ETA: How much does your fiancee know about the ring? *** Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction. Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Posted: 6/12/2006 10:21:09 PM

P: 6/12/2006 11:13:52 PM
leggs Cut Rock Total Posts: 149 Last Post: 12/17/2008 Member Since: 10/6/2004	Very well done, what an amazing green colour.Congrats!!!
Posted: 6/12/2006 11:13:52 PM

P: 6/12/2006 11:42:38 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,245 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	ITS FREAKIN GOOOORGGGEOUSSS!!
Posted: 6/12/2006 11:42:38 PM

P: 6/12/2006 11:45:54 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,245 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	May I ask... what APPROXIMATELY a piece like that might run? Please?
Posted: 6/12/2006 11:45:54 PM

P: 6/13/2006 12:00:08 AM
Sophie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,826 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 8/28/2005	Wow that ring is awesome!! It is a beautiful green and a to die for setting! Have you talked to Leon about the wedding band? Whenever I see the 3 sided pave, that is the first thing I think about. Congratulations on an absolutely gorgeous choice and I am sure she is going to LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!! So when is the big day??
Posted: 6/13/2006 12:00:08 AM

P: 6/13/2006 6:45:35 AM
lawmax Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,260 Last Post: 3/8/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2000	I love his rings with colored stones best!!!
Posted: 6/13/2006 6:45:35 AM

P: 6/13/2006 9:23:07 AM
portoar Ideal Rock Total Posts: 562 Last Post: 2/14/2007 Member Since: 10/16/2005	WOW. I said it in the other forum you posted the pics in but must say again here. . . that is hands down the most beautiful ring I have ever laid eyes on. I love love love the tsav. I think you've set a new standard on this board pokey.
Posted: 6/13/2006 9:23:07 AM

P: 6/13/2006 5:57:38 PM
jetmal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 775 Last Post: 8/15/2009 Member Since: 2/10/2006	wowow! that is truly an amazingly, gorgeous , beautiful ring! congrats!! she is gonna love it!
Posted: 6/13/2006 5:57:38 PM

P: 6/13/2006 6:35:07 PM
innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,923 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003	Omg it's so beautiful. Of course no I want a tsavorite ring
Posted: 6/13/2006 6:35:07 PM

P: 6/13/2006 9:10:52 PM
dbgaap Ideal Rock Total Posts: 930 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 2/12/2004	Date: 6/13/2006 9:23:07 AM Author: portoar WOW. I said it in the other forum you posted the pics in but must say again here. . . that is hands down the most beautiful ring I have ever laid eyes on. I love love love the tsav. I think you've set a new standard on this board pokey. I have to agree. Absolutley stunning! congratulations!!!
Posted: 6/13/2006 9:10:52 PM

P: 6/14/2006 10:35:17 AM
portia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 759 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 12/21/2004	Pokey, This has to be one of the most beautiful rings I've ever seen. The color of the stone is so amazing. And so is Leon's work. Just beautiful!! Congratulations!
Posted: 6/14/2006 10:35:17 AM

P: 6/14/2006 10:43:33 AM
togal Cut Rock Total Posts: 409 Last Post: 8/28/2009 Member Since: 2/20/2006	That's a beautiful ring, and a lovely colored centre stone. It really has impact and is a very striking color combo with the diamonds. Great choice. After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box.
Posted: 6/14/2006 10:43:33 AM

P: 8/15/2006 6:23:20 PM
CaraMish Rough Rock Total Posts: 46 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 4/29/2005	Truly a work of art!!!!
Posted: 8/15/2006 6:23:20 PM

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