Show off your Leen Heyne rings

[fel]

I have a Leen Heyne ring in the mailed now, and thought it was time to have a thread on this amazing designer.

Preview pictures here

 

[diamondyes]

Oh how wonderful! Did you buy it off Instagram? It looks gorgeous

 

[fel]

Oh how wonderful! Did you buy it off Instagram? It looks gorgeous

No, I sent him my AVC to set.

 

[diamondyes]

No, I sent him my AVC to set.

Oh cool!

 

[emmy12]

I am so looking forward to your photos when you have it in hand! It looks stunning! Thanks for starting the thread! <3

 

[yssie]

Ohhhh. Okay. Now here’s a show and tell I can’t wait for...

 

[yennyfire]

Wow! I’m not usually a modern style girl, but that is something special! Can’t wait for more photos!

 

[lovedogs]

He's one of my favorite jewelers, such an artist. Definitely someone I dream of owning a piece from, so I cant wait to see pics of what PSers have from him!

These are my favorite pieces of his (for some eye candy):

Leen Heyne on Instagram: "Ring specially made to suit this excellent cut 3ct brown diamond. Bended and forced from 750 warm yellow gold. - 2 weeks from now @inhorgenta_munich - - #leenheyne #diamondring #browndiamond #finejewellery #schmuckdesign #un

2,814 likes, 88 comments - leenheyne on February 9, 2019: "Ring specially made to suit this excellent cut 3ct brown diamond. Bended and forced from 750 warm yellow gold. - 2 weeks from now @inhorg..."

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Leen Heyne on Instagram: "When all falls into place. - One strip off gold and 20 brown colored brilliants. Solder free and to the requested size. - #leenheyne #eternityring #champagnediamond #oneline #goldsmith #finejewelry"

5,916 likes, 237 comments - leenheyne on October 10, 2020: "When all falls into place. - One strip off gold and 20 brown colored brilliants. Solder free and to the requested size. - #leenheyne #ete..."

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[fel]

It is remarkable that an artist of his quality appreciates and celebrates brown diamonds.

 

[Cerulean]

He's one of my favorite jewelers, such an artist. Definitely someone I dream of owning a piece from, so I cant wait to see pics of what PSers have from him!

These are my favorite pieces of his (for some eye candy):

Leen Heyne on Instagram: "Ring specially made to suit this excellent cut 3ct brown diamond. Bended and forced from 750 warm yellow gold. - 2 weeks from now @inhorgenta_munich - - #leenheyne #diamondring #browndiamond #finejewellery #schmuckdesign #un

2,814 likes, 88 comments - leenheyne on February 9, 2019: "Ring specially made to suit this excellent cut 3ct brown diamond. Bended and forced from 750 warm yellow gold. - 2 weeks from now @inhorg..."

www.instagram.com

Leen Heyne on Instagram: "When all falls into place. - One strip off gold and 20 brown colored brilliants. Solder free and to the requested size. - #leenheyne #eternityring #champagnediamond #oneline #goldsmith #finejewelry"

5,916 likes, 237 comments - leenheyne on October 10, 2020: "When all falls into place. - One strip off gold and 20 brown colored brilliants. Solder free and to the requested size. - #leenheyne #ete..."

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These are 2 of my faves from him too..drool!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

These are really beautiful. Thanks for starting this thread!

 

[GliderPoss]

OMG love this and his stuff, saw it on Instagram and now hooked. It's straight up technical/engineering magic Please come back and show us hand shots once it arrives.

I'd also love to know if he accepts any kind of stone, do they need to be over a certain size? Was it hugely expensive to do?

 

[diamondyes]

OMG love this and his stuff, saw it on Instagram and now hooked. It's straight up technical/engineering magic Please come back and show us hand shots once it arrives.

I'd also love to know if he accepts any kind of stone, do they need to be over a certain size? Was it hugely expensive to do?

Oh I’d love to know this also!

 

[fel]

OMG love this and his stuff, saw it on Instagram and now hooked. It's straight up technical/engineering magic Please come back and show us hand shots once it arrives.

I'd also love to know if he accepts any kind of stone, do they need to be over a certain size? Was it hugely expensive to do?

He is very particular about the stones he sets -- typically he likes to select his own. In this case I think he wanted to try an AVC.

In price I would say he is comparable to other quotes I got for entirely hand-forged rings. That said -- for me it was a quite a stretch and a once in a lifetime sort of thing.

Also I gave him complete license for how to go about setting this diamond. My view is that it is an artistic endeavor and would not want to micromanage an artist.

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

I wish. I WISH!!! Maybe one day I'll be so lucky. I love his work and am shameless in my fangirling.
Please take all the pictures, this ring is a rare bird indeed.

 

[canuk-gal]

I wish. I WISH!!! Maybe one day I'll be so lucky. I love his work and am shameless in my fangirling.
Please take all the pictures, this ring is a rare bird indeed.

Me too! This ring will the the jewel of the YEAR!!!! Tis the season to be JEALI!!!!

 

[emmy12]

These are my favorite pieces of his (for some eye candy):

Leen Heyne on Instagram: "Ring specially made to suit this excellent cut 3ct brown diamond. Bended and forced from 750 warm yellow gold. - 2 weeks from now @inhorgenta_munich - - #leenheyne #diamondring #browndiamond #finejewellery #schmuckdesign #un

2,814 likes, 88 comments - leenheyne on February 9, 2019: "Ring specially made to suit this excellent cut 3ct brown diamond. Bended and forced from 750 warm yellow gold. - 2 weeks from now @inhorg..."

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I tried to convince the BF that this ring would be a perfect ER for me but he didn't believe me. He didn't think it would stand the test of time. On the contrary, it would be a unique piece of art that would FOREVER captivate anyone in it's presence *swoooooon*

I became obsessed with brown and warm tinted diamonds after seeing how he used them in his pieces.

 

[lovedogs]

I tried to convince the BF that this ring would be a perfect ER for me but he didn't believe me. He didn't think it would stand the test of time. On the contrary, it would be a unique piece of art that would FOREVER captivate anyone in it's presence *swoooooon*

I became obsessed with brown and warm tinted diamonds after seeing how he used them in his pieces.

I think it would make a PERFECT engagement ring!

 

[fel]

I tried to convince the BF that this ring would be a perfect ER for me but he didn't believe me. He didn't think it would stand the test of time. On the contrary, it would be a unique piece of art that would FOREVER captivate anyone in it's presence *swoooooon*

I became obsessed with brown and warm tinted diamonds after seeing how he used them in his pieces.

Well if it is any help you can tell your BF/hubby I concur it would an amazing ER ring. Or, I got a brown diamond and emerald right hand ring for my 10th anniversary (If you want to wait a bit.)

This Leen Heyne is a replacement for my original ER, which I just adored at first (artist designed one of a kind), but now I don't care for the diamond (MRB, average to poor cut, half carat.)

Editing to say the lesson here is if you get a special designed ring, make sure you love the diamond.

 

[emmy12]

Well if it is any help you can tell your BF/hubby I concur it would an amazing ER ring. Or, I got a brown diamond and emerald right hand ring for my 10th anniversary (If you want to wait a bit.)

This Leen Heyne is a replacement for my original ER, which I just adored at first (artist designed one of a kind), but now I don't care for the diamond (MRB, average to poor cut, half carat.)

Editing to say the lesson here is if you get a special designed ring, make sure you love the diamond.

I agree! A special stone deserves an equally special setting. I'll start saving my pennies to add a Leen Heyne diamond ring one day.

An AVC+Leen Heyne replacement is a pretty good upgrade IMHO

 

[GliderPoss]

oooooooh the upgrade of dreams

 

[kah42]

I can't wait to see more pictures! I love his work and would love to see it in person. How was he to work with?

 

[fel]

It is here, and gorgeous beyond words. I have some preliminary pictures, but it is rainy outside so not the best time to take pictures.

 

[fel]

 

[fel]

He is amazing to work with - very kind and modest --- just an all around lovely guy from what I can tell at a distance.

You can see all the angles I am showing while wearing the ring.

 

[lovedogs]

oh my lordddddd it's like glorious liquid metal from all angles. Seriously incredible!

 

[fel]

Under my stove lights which are the closest I have to spot lights in my house.

 

[kah42]

Under my stove lights which are the closest I have to spot lights in my house.

That is perfection. I absolutely love it! Is it comfortable?

 

[fel]

That is perfection. I absolutely love it! Is it comfortable?

Yes it is not very high (which is ideal because I can't tolerate high rings.) This is the wind ring and it sort of curves around the finger. Sizing is a bit of challenge with these and I may need to have it tweaked -- I will evaluate. It does not seem to spin at all, and naturally orients to the correct direction. Really the design is utter brilliance.

Just once again I would suggest anyone going to him to give him full artistic license. I don't think it would work out to micromanage, but that is just my impression -- I didn't try to do so. I consider it similar to if you commissioned a portrait from Da Vinci, you wouldn't want to tell him what to do.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I admit to stalking this thread and SMTB for this ring. That stone is gorgeous, also love the texture on the ring itself