mimi72
Shiny_Rock
- Joined
- Feb 2, 2011
- Messages
- 194
I must start by paraphrasing LGK -- "I drank the french cut upgrade kool-aid. It was yummy."
Thanks to all of you who have responded to my many neurotic postings in the development of this ring. Many were iffy on the combo of an EC and FC sides, ie modern step cut and antique-y faceted french cuts. (Actually I didn't realize the EC was considered modern until after I commissioned the ring). But I just had to have it done, even though it was a huge risk since I couldn't find any photos of anything it might look like. In a way I was inspired to proceed by LittleSparkle, who has a cushion cut with step cut sides (traps and bullets) by LM. I thought the combo looked great together and was a nice bit of contrast of texture etc. This ring is sort of the inverse of hers.
Why did I choose Leon, since VC seems to be the darling of PS nowadays? Well, I started cruising PS back in about '05-'06. Those were big Leon years. I've had it in my head ever since that I would have a Leon Mege setting someday, and so it is. The experience was very positive.
My original e-ring was a 0.66 ct RB, ideal cut G VS2. Being naive back then I did a lot of research on the stone and bought the best we could afford at the time, but basically did no research on the setting. It was meant to hold probably at least a 1 ct so my poor stone just sunk right in and never looked right. I've been dreaming of an upgrade ever since. Though I wasn't necessarily looking for an EC or anything this big, this stone came up for sale in a ring at an auction house near me that does high end jewelry auctions a couple of times a year. I bid by phone and went one bid higher than I planned, and WON! Nearly passed out, but then recovered and am thrilled - I love the stone, it has tons of sparkle and life. It was a 10th anniversary present! We are now past #11.
I am thrilled!!!!! I've only been wearing it a few hours but I love it. The low setting will take some getting used to. I think I works well with this ring style, and it's part of what makes a Leon a Leon. I so far like the sleek, low, understated elegant look.
Specs:
3.77 ct emerald cut GIA certed E SI1
Table 65%
Depth 66.6%
Sides - 1.17 ctw french cuts, F/G color
Ring size 5.25
I wanted a smooth rather than milgrain edge to better complement the clean lines of the step cut.
I don't plan to wear a wedding band...sort of "over that" and feel like any ring is sufficient to send the message that "I'm taken"
Warning...many photos...and not spectacular ones! Not too many flowers here yet in IL!
Thanks to all of you who have responded to my many neurotic postings in the development of this ring. Many were iffy on the combo of an EC and FC sides, ie modern step cut and antique-y faceted french cuts. (Actually I didn't realize the EC was considered modern until after I commissioned the ring). But I just had to have it done, even though it was a huge risk since I couldn't find any photos of anything it might look like. In a way I was inspired to proceed by LittleSparkle, who has a cushion cut with step cut sides (traps and bullets) by LM. I thought the combo looked great together and was a nice bit of contrast of texture etc. This ring is sort of the inverse of hers.
Why did I choose Leon, since VC seems to be the darling of PS nowadays? Well, I started cruising PS back in about '05-'06. Those were big Leon years. I've had it in my head ever since that I would have a Leon Mege setting someday, and so it is. The experience was very positive.
My original e-ring was a 0.66 ct RB, ideal cut G VS2. Being naive back then I did a lot of research on the stone and bought the best we could afford at the time, but basically did no research on the setting. It was meant to hold probably at least a 1 ct so my poor stone just sunk right in and never looked right. I've been dreaming of an upgrade ever since. Though I wasn't necessarily looking for an EC or anything this big, this stone came up for sale in a ring at an auction house near me that does high end jewelry auctions a couple of times a year. I bid by phone and went one bid higher than I planned, and WON! Nearly passed out, but then recovered and am thrilled - I love the stone, it has tons of sparkle and life. It was a 10th anniversary present! We are now past #11.
I am thrilled!!!!! I've only been wearing it a few hours but I love it. The low setting will take some getting used to. I think I works well with this ring style, and it's part of what makes a Leon a Leon. I so far like the sleek, low, understated elegant look.
Specs:
3.77 ct emerald cut GIA certed E SI1
Table 65%
Depth 66.6%
Sides - 1.17 ctw french cuts, F/G color
Ring size 5.25
I wanted a smooth rather than milgrain edge to better complement the clean lines of the step cut.
I don't plan to wear a wedding band...sort of "over that" and feel like any ring is sufficient to send the message that "I'm taken"
Warning...many photos...and not spectacular ones! Not too many flowers here yet in IL!
W!!! My jaw just dropped to the floor. Your ring is stunning, congrats!!! 
Now that you have it up, I see the ring turned out even more fabulous that I thought it would be. Your stone is amazing, and I love the contrast of the faceting of the french cuts with the emerald! I'm glad your experience with Leon was great, mine has been great too.
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