laurenfischer5
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Pretty... Thanks for the linkDate: 5/20/2009 2:06:10 PM
Author: steph72276
I think this one''s pretty: http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/Handmade-0.22ctw-Pave-Set-4-Prong-Scalloped-Basket-Ring.html
Ditto!Date: 5/21/2009 9:56:20 PM
Author: mrssalvo
any way you can just wait a little longer and save up and get a Leon original? honestly his pricing really is good for what he offers and he really is a master creating a solid but very delicate ring. I don''t own a Leon ring but have seen them in person and was able to compare it right next to a Michael beaudry and Michael b and his quality was right on par with those designers who are pave masters as well. I just have learned that if you really love something as is, it''s best to just save up and get it right the first time.
agreed- otherwise you just keep on collecting sets.. onto #3 for me in 6 monthsDate: 5/21/2009 9:56:20 PM
Author: mrssalvo
any way you can just wait a little longer and save up and get a Leon original? honestly his pricing really is good for what he offers and he really is a master creating a solid but very delicate ring. I don''t own a Leon ring but have seen them in person and was able to compare it right next to a Michael beaudry and Michael b and his quality was right on par with those designers who are pave masters as well. I just have learned that if you really love something as is, it''s best to just save up and get it right the first time.
Yep, it never is wise to settle for less than the best quality.Date: 5/21/2009 10:02:43 PM
Author: D&T
agreed- otherwise you just keep on collecting sets.. onto #3 for me in 6 monthsDate: 5/21/2009 9:56:20 PM
Author: mrssalvo
any way you can just wait a little longer and save up and get a Leon original? honestly his pricing really is good for what he offers and he really is a master creating a solid but very delicate ring. I don''t own a Leon ring but have seen them in person and was able to compare it right next to a Michael beaudry and Michael b and his quality was right on par with those designers who are pave masters as well. I just have learned that if you really love something as is, it''s best to just save up and get it right the first time.![]()
Yes, the basket head is what I like most about it. I had planned on getting the setting seperately and buying the diamond from my local jeweler that I trust. Another reason I wanted to buy the setting seperatey is so I could have as long as a gap I needed to save up for a perfect diamond. (There are plenty of diamonds out there I could be happy with but I am super picky with the setting) But it looks like Leon wants the diamond there which makes sense, but isn''t very helpful to be.
Btw, Leon sent we the price quote $2700...for just the e-ring setting. I know its custom, but I still feel like Im being over charged. And thats just and estimate, It could end up being more. And he told me white gold wouldnt be any cheaper because its "more difficult to work with" so the labor would be more - I dont buy that at all. I think he just doesnt like white gold...I mean I''ll still think about it, but I know I can find something almost identical to the setting I like for less.
And I dont see it as me settling at all...
Date: 5/22/2009 10:55:02 AM
Author: laurenfischer5
Yes, the basket head is what I like most about it. I had planned on getting the setting seperately and buying the diamond from my local jeweler that I trust. Another reason I wanted to buy the setting seperatey is so I could have as long as a gap I needed to save up for a perfect diamond. (There are plenty of diamonds out there I could be happy with but I am super picky with the setting) But it looks like Leon wants the diamond there which makes sense, but isn''t very helpful to be.
Btw, Leon sent we the price quote $2700...for just the e-ring setting. I know its custom, but I still feel like Im being over charged. And thats just and estimate, It could end up being more. And he told me white gold wouldnt be any cheaper because its ''more difficult to work with'' so the labor would be more - I dont buy that at all. I think he just doesnt like white gold...I mean I''ll still think about it, but I know I can find something almost identical to the setting I like for less.
And I dont see it as me settling at all...
You are making a ton of assumptions here! I don''t think that quote is high at all for the quality of work he provides. I think its in line with what I would expect. I haven''t checked the cost of gold latley but for a little while here platinum was actually cheaper. I''m not sure why you don''t "buy" that.Date: 5/22/2009 10:55:02 AM
Author: laurenfischer5
Yes, the basket head is what I like most about it. I had planned on getting the setting seperately and buying the diamond from my local jeweler that I trust. Another reason I wanted to buy the setting seperatey is so I could have as long as a gap I needed to save up for a perfect diamond. (There are plenty of diamonds out there I could be happy with but I am super picky with the setting) But it looks like Leon wants the diamond there which makes sense, but isn''t very helpful to be.
Btw, Leon sent we the price quote $2700...for just the e-ring setting. I know its custom, but I still feel like Im being over charged. And thats just and estimate, It could end up being more. And he told me white gold wouldnt be any cheaper because its ''more difficult to work with'' so the labor would be more - I dont buy that at all. I think he just doesnt like white gold...I mean I''ll still think about it, but I know I can find something almost identical to the setting I like for less.
And I dont see it as me settling at all...
Exactly, Thank you for being understanding..Date: 5/22/2009 11:45:30 AM
Author: D&T
I think Lauren, is just not comfortable to pay the price that Leon is charging, it sounds like she will be happier in going to her local jeweler which is ultimately her decision and we should respect that. If Leon rubs her the wrong way, yes, that is another story but from her initial post, she just wants to work in white gold and found a Leon setting that she like to replicate.
Thank you, That makes sense...Date: 5/22/2009 10:58:43 AM
Author: neatfreak
Date: 5/22/2009 10:55:02 AM
Author: laurenfischer5
Yes, the basket head is what I like most about it. I had planned on getting the setting seperately and buying the diamond from my local jeweler that I trust. Another reason I wanted to buy the setting seperatey is so I could have as long as a gap I needed to save up for a perfect diamond. (There are plenty of diamonds out there I could be happy with but I am super picky with the setting) But it looks like Leon wants the diamond there which makes sense, but isn''t very helpful to be.
Btw, Leon sent we the price quote $2700...for just the e-ring setting. I know its custom, but I still feel like Im being over charged. And thats just and estimate, It could end up being more. And he told me white gold wouldnt be any cheaper because its ''more difficult to work with'' so the labor would be more - I dont buy that at all. I think he just doesnt like white gold...I mean I''ll still think about it, but I know I can find something almost identical to the setting I like for less.
And I dont see it as me settling at all...
You aren''t being overcharged for what he provides. There is a big difference between a high quality pave ring and a low quality one.
And most of the cost of a Leon setting *is* in the labor-not the metal-so I am not surprised that it isn''t cheaper. For Leon working with gold may be more difficult because his logo is ''The Art of Platinum''. Whenever someone goes outside their comfort zone to work with a different material it always is a bit more difficult ya know?
And *you* could have refrained from calling a very popular PS vendor a LIAR. But you didn''t.Date: 5/22/2009 10:55:02 AM
Author: laurenfischer5
he told me white gold wouldnt be any cheaper because its ''more difficult to work with'' so the labor would be more - I dont buy that at all. I think he just doesnt like white gold...
And that was before Neatfreak informed me of this which I completely understand and makes a lot of sense. She just said it in a nicer way that wasnt personally attacking...Date: 5/22/2009 10:58:43 AM
Author: neatfreak
Date: 5/22/2009 10:55:02 AM
Author: laurenfischer5
Yes, the basket head is what I like most about it. I had planned on getting the setting seperately and buying the diamond from my local jeweler that I trust. Another reason I wanted to buy the setting seperatey is so I could have as long as a gap I needed to save up for a perfect diamond. (There are plenty of diamonds out there I could be happy with but I am super picky with the setting) But it looks like Leon wants the diamond there which makes sense, but isn''t very helpful to be.
Btw, Leon sent we the price quote $2700...for just the e-ring setting. I know its custom, but I still feel like Im being over charged. And thats just and estimate, It could end up being more. And he told me white gold wouldnt be any cheaper because its ''more difficult to work with'' so the labor would be more - I dont buy that at all. I think he just doesnt like white gold...I mean I''ll still think about it, but I know I can find something almost identical to the setting I like for less.
And I dont see it as me settling at all...
You aren''t being overcharged for what he provides. There is a big difference between a high quality pave ring and a low quality one.
And most of the cost of a Leon setting *is* in the labor-not the metal-so I am not surprised that it isn''t cheaper. For Leon working with gold may be more difficult because his logo is ''The Art of Platinum''. Whenever someone goes outside their comfort zone to work with a different material it always is a bit more difficult ya know?
Date: 5/22/2009 11:55:33 AM
Author: laurenfischer5
Date: 5/22/2009 11:45:30 AM
Author: D&T
I think Lauren, is just not comfortable to pay the price that Leon is charging, it sounds like she will be happier in going to her local jeweler which is ultimately her decision and we should respect that. If Leon rubs her the wrong way, yes, that is another story but from her initial post, she just wants to work in white gold and found a Leon setting that she like to replicate.
Exactly, Thank you for being understanding..