Poll - Leon or Steven for pave rings ?

[Abby12]

Hi
Just want to know for those of you have worked with both Steven and Leon, which do you prefer for pave and why?

 

[Tourmaline]

I haven't worked with either one, but I chose Steven because he does not have a reputation of being unethical.

 

[kenny]

I haven't worked with either one, but I chose Steven because he does not have a reputation of being unethical.

+1000

After all the examples of Leon Mege disasters in the 10 years I've been reading Pricescope I would never give Leon Mege any business.

 

[m-2-b]

Hi Abby! I've worked w/ both VC and SK. I went w/ SK for the AVC halo setting since VC no longer accepts any of the GOG August Vintage line. I do love my single cut bands from VC and highly recommend him also for any pave work!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Absolutely SK from the two choices you listed for the same reasons as previous posters. But I'd personally choose Victor Canera.

 

[Abby12]

Thanks everyone!
Mom2boys- are you happy with your beautiful 5 carat ring?! Soooo nice!

 

[SB621]

That depends. What type of pave? And what design are you doing? Do you have inspiration pics? Based off that info I would give my recommendation. But both are excellent! I definitely think SK has better success with rings that are more antique looking...or just more fine detail rings. Where as I really like Leon's lines, proportions and overall flow.

 

[arkieb1]

Victor then Steven.

 

[Acinom]

I've only worked with Victor and Leon and only in regard with rings with french cut sides. But based on this experience and references here on PS I would say:
1. Victor
2. Steven or ERD's handforged bench