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Mahenge spinel is set - Finally I have a Leon Mege ring

Art Nouveau

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Some of you may recall that I have previously posted about my pinkish red 4.13 ct Mahenge spinel in the thread linked below:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/pink-spinel-from-tanzania-how-should-i-set-it.98634/

I have admired all the beautiful Leon Mege rings posted on Pricescope and I have always wanted one. I sent my stone to Leon in early July, and I finally got it back yesterday. Since I was not in NY to meet him in person, I wanted to go with a safe design. I told him I want the ''Adriana halo'' like sapphire ring number r874, but with a split shank, and I want some custom design in the basket to make it more unique. He said he does not know what he can do until he sees how much room he has to work with. He agreed to send me sketches later. It was a bit scary to sign a contract without knowing what I am getting, and I wouldn''t have done it if he didn''t have such a good reputation here. Anyway, he did come up with an interesting design. The basket reminds me of a butterfly and it does make the ring more unique looking. The package came in a double Fedex box. The ring was in a plastic baggie inside a made in China red velvet box that looks like a little purse. At lease I got more than a baggie! I think the ring turned out quite well and I am happy with it. I will probably use Leon again for future projects. Here are some quick snap shots.

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taken indoor facing late afternoon sun:

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mochi

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Oh my! It''s absolutely beautiful! Stunning!

Leon did a wonderful job in capturing the beauty of the spinel. I''m so happy for you!
 

T L

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Date: 9/19/2009 1:59:45 PM
Author:Art Nouveau
Some of you may recall that I have previously posted about my pinkish red 4.13 ct Mahenge spinel in the thread linked below:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/pink-spinel-from-tanzania-how-should-i-set-it.98634/

I have admired all the beautiful Leon Mege rings posted on Pricescope and I have always wanted one. I sent my stone to Leon in early July, and I finally got it back yesterday. Since I was not in NY to meet him in person, I wanted to go with a safe design. I told him I want the ''Adriana halo'' like sapphire ring number r874, but with a split shank, and I want some custom design in the basket to make it more unique. He said he does not know what he can do until he sees how much room he has to work with. He agreed to send me sketches later. It was a bit scary to sign a contract without knowing what I am getting, and I wouldn''t have done it if he didn''t have such a good reputation here. Anyway, he did come up with an interesting design. The basket reminds me of a butterfly and it does make the ring more unique looking. The package came in a double Fedex box. The ring was in a plastic baggie inside a made in China red velvet box that looks like a little purse. At lease I got more than a baggie! I think the ring turned out quite well and I am happy with it. I will probably use Leon again for future projects. Here are some quick snap shots.
I don''t know what I''m more shocked at, the stunning beauty of that ring, or the fact that Leon gave someone something other than packing peanuts!! LOL!!

Gorgeous ring and stone, as are all of your pieces AN!! You have a great eye for gems and jewelry. Enjoy your new ring!
 

Art Nouveau

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Side view, indoor lighting:

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T L

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AN,
Is it in platinum or WG (I''m assuming platinum, but you never know). I hope you post a link to it in SMTR. You can''t only let the colored stoners divulge in the beauty!!
 

AustenNut

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What a lovely ring. And the butterfly design looks terrific!
 

Art Nouveau

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Thanks Mochi and TL for your nice comments. The ring is in platinum.
 

Burberrygirl

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Wow, your ring is stunning!!!!! I love the color, and that basket is beautiful too!
 

LtlFirecracker

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Stunning ring. Bright pink stones with diamonds is one of my favorite looks.
 

Beacon

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It is so incredibly lovely! Everytime I look a the photos I am so impressed. The design is simple but also unique and moves the eye around the ring. I think it is well worthy of being posted on Leon''s "wall".

Congrats on this stunning ring, well worth the long wait you endured. The spinel is just glowing in that setting. It''s perfect.
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Oh wow, both the stone and the setting is to die for!
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I love the simple elegance of the overall setting, and then the unique design touch that makes it so special! I dream of the day I can have my own LM ring...
 

Stone Hunter

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Oh beautiful setting for that stone!! Just lovely. Enjoy it!
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LD

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It''s breathtaking.
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Please post more pictures especially of the basket as it sounds very pretty.
 

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That is seriously one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL rings I have ever seen!!! That mounting allows that gorgeously glowing spinel to stand up and SING!!!! Congratulations, and please put me in your will????
 

packrat

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Oh my word that is so gorgeous!!
 

legra

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Gorgeous! I love the design of the basket.
 

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WOW!!! Another Leon masterpiece!!! It is GORGEOUS!!!
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I''d really recommend renaming those pictures and posting them on the Show Me the Ring thread so more people will see it.
 

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Wow, that has to be one of the prettiest rings I have ever seen, love that basket
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sparklyheart

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That is absolutely gorgeous!! More picture couldn''t hurt, ya know??
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Tuckins1

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OMG, freakin'' GORGEOUS!!!
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risingsun

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It is stunning
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canuk-gal

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HI:

Just when I thought it was impossible to "best" any of your other magnificient pieces......

cheers--Sharon
 

Art Nouveau

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Thank you everybody for your nice compliments on my spinel ring. I like it a lot too. It is very delicate looking and the workmanship on the pave is perfect. I like the simple elegance of the sapphire ring on Leon''s site. I asked for a similar halo with unique elements. I think Leon came through for me on the ''unique elements'' part with his ''butterfly'' basket design. I would like to thank Beacon particularly, for her help with this ring. I bugged her many times when I was trying to make up my mind on the ring design. I will try to take more pictures tomorrow.

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fierypyropixy

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Absolutely beautiful . . . Leon does such a good job of making that split shank so graceful. Lucky!
 

asscher_girl

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Oh AN, the ring is amazing!!! I
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it! Leon did an awesome job and the spinel really pops. Congrats on an incredbile ring, I think you picked an awesome setting. I can''t wait to see it at the next GTG!
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Arcadian

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Oh wow
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What a breathtaking ring! I''d take packing peanuts if I could have a ring like that! *lol*


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