Leon Mege setting for an OMC- HELP NEEDED!!

[jazzgirl]

Looking to set my new OMC (2.2ct, K/L) in a Leon Mege setting- simple pave shank but with those lovely delicate prongs.

Can anyone who has a similar setting give me a sense of what the price range for such a setting is?

 

[Lekde]

I recently had my 1.60ct K OMC set in a Leon and I was debating whether or not to do pave. I decided not to and ended up with a solitaire. When I asked for a quote for the pave for my OMC, he quoted around $3k. His work is impeccable, but be aware, depending on how color sensitive you are, he ONLY USES (I think) G and above colored stones in his melee. I asked for slightly lower colored melee so the contrast with my K wasn''t so significant, but he said NO (in a nice way). The claw prongs are so delicate you can barely notice them - all you see is magnificent OMC goodness.

Hope that helps. Enjoy your stone.

 

[acebruin]

anything with pave will cost you at least 3k as Lekde had mention... the solitaire is mid 1k i think...

 

[jazzgirl]

Thanks! Will he use stones that I get from another vendor, or does he only use his own melee stones for the shank?

 

[jazzgirl]

Ledke do you have any pictures of your LM ring?

 

[acebruin]

here''s Snooper''s OMC Leon Solitaire

i think he only uses his own melee... i''m not sure on this one though, you might want to check with him...

 

[Lekde]

The solitaire cost mid $1k''s. I would ask Leon if he is willing to use any other melee but his own...nothing a simple e-mail can''t answer.

As for my leon - I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It''s so comfortable and the perfect mix of vintage and modern for me. My OMC outshines a lot of other diamonds that it has been compared to.

Heres a Link to my Leon thread. I need to take some better pictures, but just haven''t gotten around to it.

 

[jazzgirl]

Thanks acebruin!

 

[jazzgirl]

Lekde your ring is just gorgeous!!! Can you let me know the specs of the stone from JBEG? It''s a stunner!
Happy New Year!

 

[Kay]

Leon used to have a statement on his site that said he supplies the melee and will not take requests to use melee from a particular vendor. (I have a feeling he got too many requests from PSers to use ACAs or other super ideal melee.)

I don''t see that statement on his website since he re-designed it, but he does say this: "Do not worry about side stones, we will supply them when the center stone is yours. Picking side stones is an artistic skill and must be taken seriously. It’s not just size and quality of the stones that matters. We have to consider subtle varieties of the stone shapes, faceting, proportions, fluorescence, as well as your finger size, ring design, angles, steps, etc. That’s why it''s important to have your stone on hand while picking the sides."

 

[jazzgirl]

Thanks Kay!

 

[jazzgirl]

I am considering setting my OMC in a Singlestone setting. So here''s the dilemma, which one to go with? Here are the two I''m considering:

http://www.singlestone.com/index.php?page=collections2&catID=21&pID=263&startRow=6


http://www.singlestone.com/index.php?page=collections2&catID=3&pID=390&startRow=6

 

[Gleam]

To reiterate what''s been said, I also recall a lady on PS mentioning that her Leon platinum solitaire cost $1,500.

I absolute love OMC diamonds. Please show us photos when you get it done!

 

[jazzgirl]

Thanks Gleam!

I am also considering setting my OMC in a Singlestone setting. So here''s the dilemma, which one to go with? Here are the two I''m considering:

http://www.singlestone.com/index.php?page=collections2&catID=21&pID=263&startRow=6


http://www.singlestone.com/index.php?page=collections2&catID=3&pID=390&startRow=6

 

[Collee]

I have always loved Leon's work. IMO, you really cannot go wrong with one of his designs. I have also heard GREAT things about SS them and love the designs as well. From what I have heard SS is more expensive than LM.

Both SS rings that you posted are gorgeous but if you desire delicate prongs (i prefer as well), note that the 1st SS is a bezel set. Would love to see more pics of the 2nd SS. Let me search!

 

[Collee]

Here is Mirabelle_2010's Single Stone ring (same as the first ring you posted). BEAUTIFUL!!!

Off to try and find pics of the 2nd SS ring.

ETA - Is it the same as rockzilla's?