Leon Mege ring finally done and being shipped!

[allycat0303]

Hi everyone,

I’m beyond excited and had to share. Leon Mege sent my husband an email to say my ring is finally done! It’s been just over 3 months since it was officially ordered.

I’m so excited …. Except my husband had already hinted that he wanted it to be a bit of a “surprise” so I’m not sure how long before I actually will get it.

Meanwhile I’m going a little stir crazy thinking about every detail (which cannot be changed now)… I never saw the diamond in person! Didn’t ask for additional pics….

Is it set too low/ too high? Is the sizing ok? Once again… when I have down time… I spend too much time thinking.

Hopefully he doesn’t decide to keep it for a Valentine’s Day gift…. Or even worst.. birthday March 3rd…. Or even more painful… Dating anniversary.. April 27

Thanks for listening to my rantings

 

[missy]

Ooh so excited for you !
I hope you are over the moon happy with it!

 

[allycat0303]

Ooh so excited for you !
I hope you are over the moon happy with it!

Only crazy PSers understand the pain of waiting and the little design details that make matter to us.

I am hoping he’s excited and gives it to me this weekend. We’ve been together for just over 25 years, and married for about 14 years so maybe he will wait for a milestone…

 

[lulu_ma]

Can't wait for this reveal! I hope that you get the ring sooner rather than later

 

[allycat0303]

Can't wait for this reveal! I hope that you get the ring sooner rather than later

I think I should make a point that PS’ers need a first look

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

OMG so excited! I can't wait to see!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Very exciting I hope you love it!!! I couldn’t ever give my husband free rein like that! I’d have to be involved in the stone and setting! Fortunately my husband agreed early on to no jewelry surprises! I guess Leon is relatively low risk since he makes such beautiful pieces. But I just hope it’s exactly what you would have chosen!!!

 

[allycat0303]

Very exciting I hope you love it!!! I couldn’t ever give my husband free rein like that! I’d have to be involved in the stone and setting! Fortunately my husband agreed early on to no jewelry surprises! I guess Leon is relatively low risk since he makes such beautiful pieces. But I just hope it’s exactly what you would have chosen!!!

I am not sure I was completely sane either. It’s arriving January 6th!!!!! Then starts the LOOOOONG wait. I feel almost like a lady in waiting.

On one hand it is scary to release the reins… but I do think there were some benefits to him taking over.

1. I was originally looking at a smaller stone (I was hoping for a 3.3 carat, H, VS2, super ideal) in a Leon Mege setting. And the stone he decided on is larger.

2. I think I had very little idea of what I wanted. For example…. I originally asked for a squared off band. Then Leon suggested rounded… I thought I wanted the diamond set high… then realized maybe that might be too high. Etc etc. Leon did agree to set the diamond as I requested (2 mm higher) but when I changed my mind, he said “thank god!” It required a bit of a restart but he didn’t like the aesthetics of my original request.

Ultimately I think it would have been too much stress to determine what would look “nice”. It will be a completely Leon ring. At the end… we didn’t go with any of my original requests

 

[MrsBlue]

*saves a seat*

This is going to be delicious.

 

[allycat0303]

*saves a seat*

This is going to be delicious.

I hope so

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I do agree it’s important to listen to the ring maker on things like height! You definitely wouldn’t want a larger stone set 2mm higher! It would make it much more prone to get hit on things. Do you know if your husband bought a superideal cut or did he buy something else? I didn’t look back at your earlier thread to see if you knew that.

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

@allycat0303 Waiting along excitedly with you!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Very excited for you! Hope you don’t have to wait one day - or us either for that matter! Enjoy the excitement and try not to be consumed with worry - I am sure it will be beautiful!

 

[allycat0303]

I do agree it’s important to listen to the ring maker on things like height! You definitely wouldn’t want a larger stone set 2mm higher! It would make it much more prone to get hit on things. Do you know if your husband bought a superideal cut or did he buy something else? I didn’t look back at your earlier thread to see if you knew that.

His process was a little weird. He found a stone that interested him after research on PS (he went through the stones listed in virtual inventory. Looked at some of the readily available pictures and videos to determine if he thought it was eye clean. There were only 4 stones that matched his criteria). He then used the HCA to eliminate stones. And was only left with 1.

He then contacted Leon and told him he was interested in this stone, and if Leon could source a few stones with comparable specs.

Leon called back after picking up the stone (it was in NY) and said he hadn’t realized it was H&A diamond and that it was spectacular. His exact words “You sure know how to pick them” He did call in 3 other stones as well. But felt in his opinion, that the one my husband blindly selected was far better.

So I know it’s a 5.07 GIA 3Ex. H, VS2. (Round).

I also know that Leon sold us the stone for far less then it was listed for by the online vendor. And that the setting and the stone was about 5K less then the diamond alone…. So overall, my husband was pleased. Leon also offers 1 upgrade after 1 year, so there’s still that option if the stone is disappointing.

It wasn’t the stone I was looking for to start, but hopefully will be pretty.

 

[Ann]

Oh wow -a Leon creation! He made my ring in 2008. I can't wait to see it!

 

[blingmeupscotty]

WAIT! wait wait wait!!!!!! What kind of tom foolery f*ckery is THIS?!? I'm calling CLICKBAIT!!! Does he not know how RUDE it is to show ps'ers BEFORE you first? #RUDE!!!!!!!!!!

[so inside im dying #sorrynotsorry because now we have to wait...]

 

[Dandi]

Gaaaahhhh I can't waaaaaaait!

 

[allycat0303]

Sigh. He’s already informed me that he’s going to “hide it where I can’t get it” that seems to be indicating a long wait. Meanwhile stalking Leon Mege Instagram hoping he accidentally posts a picture of it.

 

[MMtwo]

Sending "hurry the heck up and give my wife the ring" vibes your way.

 

[allycat0303]

Sending "hurry the heck up and give my wife the ring" vibes your way.

It was better when I didn’t know. LOL. One day… if he leaves me alone in the house….. I’m tempted to do a systematic search of the house. LOL.

He might give it to me February 14….

 

[MMtwo]

Maybe he'll let you peek first... just to check the size.

What an awesome gift. That wait though!

 

[allycat0303]

Maybe he'll let you peek first... just to check the size.

What an awesome gift. That wait though!

The diamond size or the ring size?
The largest diamond I have seen in real life was a 2.0 carats (my sister in law)

I think just being able to see the stone would be a real treat for me. I wouldn’t even ask to try it on. Just a peek…

 

[MMtwo]

The diamond size or the ring size?
The largest diamond I have seen in real life was a 2.0 carats (my sister in law)

I think just being able to see the stone would be a real treat for me. I wouldn’t even ask to try it on. Just a peek…

I did mean the ring size, but you know, as a PSer....
I'm so excited for you.

My Aunt had a 4ct ring that I remember as a child that ruined me for life. The sparkles would dance around in the car. I remember wishing for a magical diamond someday.

 

[RMOO]

O. M. G. This is torture!

I saw a 5 carat in real life only once. My child's 2nd grade teacher got one when she married for the first time at age 65. The size alone was jaw-dropping. The fact that someone with the reputation of Leon Merge thinks it is spectacular - Holy sh&t!

Sorry, I'm sure this is not helping your anticipation and excitement level.

 

[allycat0303]

I totally hate my husband. He just got pictures. And all I asked him “is the halo and band as thin as this” (insert picture of some PSers ring”

His response “hard to tell”

HOW CAN IT BE HARD TO TELL????? It’s the only thing I care about. I mean. Look at the proportions of the diamond to the halo. Answer YES!

Crawling back under my Covid Rock. I’m sick ++++ and grumpy

 

[allycat0303]

I did mean the ring size, but you know, as a PSer....
I'm so excited for you.

My Aunt had a 4ct ring that I remember as a child that ruined me for life. The sparkles would dance around in the car. I remember wishing for a magical diamond someday.

O. M. G. This is torture!

I saw a 5 carat in real life only once. My child's 2nd grade teacher got one when she married for the first time at age 65. The size alone was jaw-dropping. The fact that someone with the reputation of Leon Merge thinks it is spectacular - Holy sh&t!

Sorry, I'm sure this is not helping your anticipation and excitement level.

MMtwo,

I think being exposed to 4 carat at a young age, I would never have gotten over it. Lol

RMOO,

Awww I love that story. She certainly waited for the right man

Imagine I get it and I still think I need an upgrade. Right after he purchased the 5 carat he questioned if 7 would have been a better choice (to ensure the impossibility of DSS).

But I told him that 7 I would wear as solitaire alone, and he really wanted a halo to carry over memories of my original engagement ring. We will see…. soon….

Did I mention 2 can play this game? I just ordered a Rolex watch he has had his eye on. I’ll give it to him when he gives me my ring…. I suffer… he suffers….

 

[MMtwo]

I totally hate my husband. He just got pictures. And all I asked him “is the halo and band as thin as this” (insert picture of some PSers ring”

His response “hard to tell”

HOW CAN IT BE HARD TO TELL????? It’s the only thing I care about. I mean. Look at the proportions of the diamond to the halo. Answer YES!

Crawling back under my Covid Rock. I’m sick ++++ and grumpy

Oh no! You have COVID on top of waiting for this ring.
ARRRGGGGHHHHH Hope you feel better soon!

 

[allycat0303]

Oh no! You have COVID on top of waiting for this ring.
ARRRGGGGHHHHH Hope you feel better soon!

Yes. Triple Vax (and recent too! I think my third dose was about 3 weeks ago) and got hit by Covid truck.

I knew there was a high probability it would happen. My husband is double Vax and he got it… so it’s not surprising that it migrated to me.

 

[MMtwo]

Yes. Triple Vax (and recent too! I think my third dose was about 3 weeks ago) and got hit by Covid truck.

I knew there was a high probability it would happen. My husband is double Vax and he got it… so it’s not surprising that it migrated to me.

That is a hella 4th vaxx for you <3

The Rolex move - BRILLIANT!

 

[Kim N]

Feel better soon, Ally! And the ring sounds fabulous! We will be waiting here on pins and needles with you!