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#JOTW Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ring

Art Nouveau

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After a long wait, I finally have a Mozambique paraiba tourmaline ring and I love it. The stone is a 5.52 carat cushion blue/green (kind of turquoise) copper bearing tourmaline from Mozambique. The color reminds me of the Carribean sea. It glows, but not as much as the much more expensive paraiba from Brazil. The setting design is mostly Leon's idea. I believe he is on a French cut 'kick'. The shank has tapered French cut diamonds, 6 on each side, channel set with milgrain edge. The stone is set with 8 claws coming from 8 pave prongs. One French cut diamond is incorporated into the pave gallery on each side.

AN

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SB621

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

oh my goodness- that paraiba just glows!!!! gorgeous ring! hand shots please!
 

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Wow . . . just . . . wow
 

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Spectacular! Wow!
 

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Gasp!
 

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Oh my goodness, I LOVE that ring - I am not a coloured stone girl at all but that stone looks like tropical reef waters on a sunny day :love:
 

slg47

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

oh my gosh! beautiful!!!
 

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

:love: Holy cow that is gorgeous!
 

Cachette

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Stunning, stunning ring!!!! I do love the color of your stone!!! :love:

Enjoy!

Cachette :))
 

boodgie

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

just gorgeous. one of the most beautiful stones and settings that I've ever seen. leon mege has out done even himself!
 

PinkTower

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Oh, that is just absolutely gorgeous. I cannot imagine what it must look like in three dimension; I have never seen one. I know you will enjoy wearing that beauty.
 

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

:love: :love: :love: :love: You simply have to post more pictures. Congratulations; it's a stunner.
 

oranges

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

*picking up jaw from the floor* WOW! Your ring is absolutely incredible---the stone is positively glowing and the setting is just absolutely incredible :love:
 

PearlDahhhling

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Wow, that is just spectacular! The color is amazing! And as always, Leon did an amazing job with the setting. The french cut diamonds are to die for. All around a definite show stopper!
 

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Good lord! It is spectacular!
 

Venice

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Perfection in every way! Lucky you! :appl:
 

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Wow, it's beautiful!
 

Upgradable

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Art, your new piece is nothing short of Magnificent!!! Oh, how I would love to crawl inside your jewelry box!! :lickout:
 

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

:-o <stunned silence> This ring is absolutely amazing :love: WOW-EY!! Spectacular really! I do believe this is now my ALL TIME FAV LEON SETTING :appl: Really really beautiful!! But if I may be so bold...can we have some handshots of that beauty??? Pretty Please! :D
 

kelpie

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Man, What a rock! I love the setting. So sweet and yet so sinister...
 

asscher_girl

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Oh AN, it is amazing!!!! I was just thinking about you and this ring yesterday and wanted to email you to see if you've received it yet. Leon did an amazing job, I'm so glad you went with the french cuts. I cannot wait to see this in person! Congrats!!!!
 

Brown.Eyed.Girl

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Oh my. That is INCREDIBLE. And what a color - so glowy!
 

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

AN, it's absolutely breathtaking! What amazing color and glow. I'm in serious awe!
 

Love Street

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Wow that is just STUNNING!!!!! :love: :love: :love:

What an amazing gem, and a perfect setting! Love the French cut in the gallery too - such a beautiful touch with the pave.

Just so GORGEOUS!! Enjoy!!
 

Tiffany223311

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Beautiful ring, wear it in good health.
Would you mind me asking how much it cost for the mounting?

Thx
 

sphenequeen

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Oh. My. GOODNESS!!!
 

Love Street

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

Wow I keep coming back to look! It is sheer perfection!

Would you mind sharing some more stats? I'm curious to know the width of the shank and the total carat weight of the French cuts. They are such a different animal.

That tourmaline is just magnificent!!
 

missydebby

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Re: Mozambique paraiba tourmaline in Leon Mege French cut ri

holy freekin mother of god.

The most beautiful colored stone ring I've ever seen. The single french cuts on the sides are genius. The tapered are beyond amazing.

*bows down*

BTW, there is no way you could give us too many photos here. I'm requesting that you go on a photo freakout and post at least like 20 more. All angles, hand shots, what not.

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