Meeting with Leon Mege
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Hi Harriet. I went back to LM''s site to check where exactly I read about the 30 minute preferred limit, but the site has been changed/updated. The "Policies" section does not work for me, so maybe he is updating this next.
What I remember reading was that he will never cut you off or ask you to leave, but he would prefer if visitors respected a 30-minute limit. I also remember reading that he will gladly take more time if needed, but in his experience, most issues can be worked out in 30 minutes. I''m relying on my memory right now, so I could be slightly wrong, but that candid disclosure made an impression on me when I read it.
I think the thing to keep in mind is that he is an artist first. It''s not like visiting a store.
What I remember reading was that he will never cut you off or ask you to leave, but he would prefer if visitors respected a 30-minute limit. I also remember reading that he will gladly take more time if needed, but in his experience, most issues can be worked out in 30 minutes. I''m relying on my memory right now, so I could be slightly wrong, but that candid disclosure made an impression on me when I read it.
I think the thing to keep in mind is that he is an artist first. It''s not like visiting a store.
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Oh you totally got the right feeling!
When I called him about setting my cushion, he basically told me that it wasn''t "worth it" to set such a "small" stone in such an expensive setting. When I explained to him that since we''re in graduate school I wouldn''t likely be upgrading it for many years and I was very picky about my setting and that the setting was just as, if not more, important to me than the center stone, he did back off, but I was a little put off by the comment initially.
Not to say I wouldn''t work with him in the future, but everyone knows I ended up with a Ritani instead for this stone!
mrssalvo
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I've seen others say that here too. it's funny b/c when I first contacted leon about a setting I still had my old stone at it was an 1 carat OEC. A nice size yes, but not huge like the one's on his website and never once did he say anything or imply in any way that he prefers larger stones or that mine wasn't worth it to him. I have talked to him several times and each time he was very, very nice and seemed happy to take on my project. I will say though that each time I was basically pointing to something he already made and wasn't trying to create something from scratch with him. I'm the type that if I'm going to pay for a Leon, i'm basically going to hand him my stone and let him do is thing. he is a master craftsman and if what you are looking for is a hands on cads/wax/cast...detail to the process, then leon wouldn't be your man. I have seen is work in person though and the quality is right up there with the other big name designers.
Harriet, good luck tomorrow. I would definitely ask Leon to see some of his pave pieces. I know you're looking for a simple solitaire but since your there you might as well look at his most popular style of work.
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I do think it is much easier if you go in with a couple of his designs that you really like. For example, someday I hope to make a sapphire and diamond 3 stone ring, and I''d just call him and say, make it like Widget''s (sapphire and diamond) or Kaleigh''s (oval diamond 3 stone). We might discuss whether he thinks single or double claw prongs would look best, and that''s about it. I wouldn''t need to go there, although I think it would be wonderful if I lived there like Harriet does!
Good luck, Harriet, and I hope you have a productive meeting!
Good luck, Harriet, and I hope you have a productive meeting!
Thank you very much. We just got the message that he''s up and standing, as well as eating, and it hasn''t been 12 hours since the end of the op. Thanks for your prayers.Date: 5/24/2007 10:38:21 PM
Author: Skippy123
Good idea! I am sure it will be awesome!!!
How is your fil? Sorry for the hijack but I was thinking of him and you today.
Thanks for the update. When I called to make the appointment, he''d already had one at 4. I asked for 3.30, but was told that wasn''t early enough. I tried 3:15 (ok, I operate on a tight schedule), and was told the same thing. So, I actually have the impression that he wants more time rather than less. Don''t worry, I won''t ask to try on everything. There are only 2 items that I''d like to see.Date: 5/24/2007 10:40:19 PM
Author: starryeyed
Hi Harriet. I went back to LM''s site to check where exactly I read about the 30 minute preferred limit, but the site has been changed/updated. The ''Policies'' section does not work for me, so maybe he is updating this next.
What I remember reading was that he will never cut you off or ask you to leave, but he would prefer if visitors respected a 30-minute limit. I also remember reading that he will gladly take more time if needed, but in his experience, most issues can be worked out in 30 minutes. I''m relying on my memory right now, so I could be slightly wrong, but that candid disclosure made an impression on me when I read it.
I think the thing to keep in mind is that he is an artist first. It''s not like visiting a store.
Wise words.Date: 5/24/2007 10:45:04 PM
Author: neatfreak
Oh you totally got the right feeling!
When I called him about setting my cushion, he basically told me that it wasn''t ''worth it'' to set such a ''small'' stone in such an expensive setting. When I explained to him that since we''re in graduate school I wouldn''t likely be upgrading it for many years and I was very picky about my setting and that the setting was just as, if not more, important to me than the center stone, he did back off, but I was a little put off by the comment initially.
Not to say I wouldn''t work with him in the future, but everyone knows I ended up with a Ritani instead for this stone!You just can''t let his comments get to you or else you''d go nuts!
Btw, what grad programme are you in? I''m a grad school runaway.
I worked with him on a project for a 1.2 RB, and he mentioned that he does not like double claws on a small stone, but it was not a put down it was a preference he statedi I didn''t take it personally because my stone is small in comparison to the large stones that he does work with. He was very happy to work with my stone, and I found him to be nice and helpful.Date: 5/24/2007 10:45:04 PM
Author: neatfreak
Oh you totally got the right feeling!
When I called him about setting my cushion, he basically told me that it wasn''t ''worth it'' to set such a ''small'' stone in such an expensive setting. When I explained to him that since we''re in graduate school I wouldn''t likely be upgrading it for many years and I was very picky about my setting and that the setting was just as, if not more, important to me than the center stone, he did back off, but I was a little put off by the comment initially.
Not to say I wouldn''t work with him in the future, but everyone knows I ended up with a Ritani instead for this stone!You just can''t let his comments get to you or else you''d go nuts!
neatfreak
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Lol. But YOU made it all the way through law school! I am in public policy actually. I do mostly social welfare research, esp. on children and families. Healthcare/Health insurance, poverty, and food (either insecurity or obesity) are my main interests.Date: 5/25/2007 7:41:00 AM
Author: Harriet
Wise words.Date: 5/24/2007 10:45:04 PM
Author: neatfreak
Oh you totally got the right feeling!
When I called him about setting my cushion, he basically told me that it wasn''t ''worth it'' to set such a ''small'' stone in such an expensive setting. When I explained to him that since we''re in graduate school I wouldn''t likely be upgrading it for many years and I was very picky about my setting and that the setting was just as, if not more, important to me than the center stone, he did back off, but I was a little put off by the comment initially.
Not to say I wouldn''t work with him in the future, but everyone knows I ended up with a Ritani instead for this stone!You just can''t let his comments get to you or else you''d go nuts!
Btw, what grad programme are you in? I''m a grad school runaway.
hikerchick
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I thought I read somewhere on this thread that she is meeting with him at 3pm? Maybe I am misremembering? Hopefully she will report back soon.
Hi everyone,
I'm back. The only negative thing that happened was that some woman walked in 5 minutes before I did (my appointment was at 11:30), lied about having an appointment and stole my time. However, Leon and staff could not have been more apologetic. We disagreed on design (his favourites are the 3-stones), but he was respectful of my wishes and offered me a reasonable quote. He also admired my rhodolite and suggested settings, while maintaining that it might be more cost-efficient to set it elsewhere. Unfortunately, he's sent most of his pieces to the Las Vegas show, but he did show me a $200,000 ruby!
I'm back. The only negative thing that happened was that some woman walked in 5 minutes before I did (my appointment was at 11:30), lied about having an appointment and stole my time. However, Leon and staff could not have been more apologetic. We disagreed on design (his favourites are the 3-stones), but he was respectful of my wishes and offered me a reasonable quote. He also admired my rhodolite and suggested settings, while maintaining that it might be more cost-efficient to set it elsewhere. Unfortunately, he's sent most of his pieces to the Las Vegas show, but he did show me a $200,000 ruby!
It will be this one:Date: 5/25/2007 4:24:52 PM
Author: Skippy123
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