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Which setting for a rb? NEW Lotus Leon Mege and WF setting or halo

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I think it''s gorgeous! But really a matter of personal preference/budget.

Also if I was going to spend on pink diamonds I think I would want them to be more visible...but it is a beautiful ring :)
 
Pretty... but hmm. It's not pushing my "must have" buttons, esp. with a smaller stone - the head is just too busy for me.
 
yowza-that is really pretty, but I think it would look best with a really huge stone. I think Leon could custom make something similar but more to the scale of a .9 diamond if he was interested and that''s what you wanted...
 
My concerns echos the others -- the setting would cost more than the diamond in many cases! I suppose this is a matter of preference for budget allocation. How big is the center diamond in the picture I wonder?
 
wow, that is stunning. and that answers the Q i have been wondering-- just exactly how expensive LM settings are. gasp!
 
Thanks for all of your comments. I just love how different the settng is. I hadn''t seen anything like it. I don''t want anything too bulky, just something sweet, tasteful and original. My fingers are pretty small and I wouldn''t want too big of a center stone (might change my mind later :) Thanks again for all your comments!
 
WOW. Truly beautiful. Please post pictures if you get it, I''d love to see handshots.
 
TBH, it looks like more than a bit of a copy of Sally (HOW) original lotus setting imho.
It is, of course, very very pretty - but I agree with others that the price seems very high.


Unless you are really loving the diamonds on the shank, you could have Sally make you her version for a fraction of the price.
 
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Hi, I think the setting you posted is very pretty.
I love the pink diamonds and the workmanship on the ring looks exceptional.
I do think the setting is very expensive though, but remember, you are getting a LM, so it might be worth it to you.

I looked at the Sally lotus ring and I don''t think the workmanship can even compare. You can see in the pictures that the head looks crooked, the shank is uneven, etc. etc. Sorry, but this type of stuff is noticeable to me. I also don''t think that the sally lotus has that fluidity that the LM ring has. But again, that''s probably why there is a huge difference in cost.

I am really picky about stuff like that, but others may not be.

If I was purchasing this ring for an engagement ring, I would pick the one that makes my heart sing.
 
I think the ring is lovely...expensive but lovely! Pictures please if you decide on it!
 
Date: 4/22/2010 8:11:33 AM
Author: butterfly 17
Hi, I think the setting you posted is very pretty.

I love the pink diamonds and the workmanship on the ring looks exceptional.

I do think the setting is very expensive though, but remember, you are getting a LM, so it might be worth it to you.


I looked at the Sally lotus ring and I don''t think the workmanship can even compare. You can see in the pictures that the head looks crooked, the shank is uneven, etc. etc. Sorry, but this type of stuff is noticeable to me. I also don''t think that the sally lotus has that fluidity that the LM ring has. But again, that''s probably why there is a huge difference in cost.


I am really picky about stuff like that, but others may not be.


If I was purchasing this ring for an engagement ring, I would pick the one that makes my heart sing.
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butterfly,
I was not suggesting that the LM and the Sally HOW setting are of equal comparison; the simple huge difference in price and addition of white and pink diamond melee should make that obvious.
Rather, I was making the observation that this is quite a unique style of setting (the petals), that to my knowledge Sally was the first to create one in that style for any PSer, and that the WF/LM one appears (at least in my opinion) to be their "answer" to the popularity of this ring (which btw many many PSers own).

I''m sorry, I do not see the crookedness or uneven-ness that you are describing in the photos of Soycoffee''s ring.
I am sure there are some imperfections though, just like with any completely handmade ring - including ones from LM
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Let''s please remember though when making critiques, the Sally one is after all a real life person''s treasured ering, unlike the WF sample listing..


Diamondenvy - again, I agree the WF/LM is extremely pretty and I had no idea these two companies were now collab-ing.
However, I do agree with the others that this ring has the potential to "outshine" a 0.9ct centre.
If you do not mind and you just adore the setting, then you should get it and that won''t matter.
I do believe when it comes to hand fabricated, there is better value for money to be had - perhaps even by asking LM directly, as I don''t believe his quotes are usually that high..but I guess the addition of pink melee is pushing up that price. I personally would be interested to know what the price difference is like with all white melee instead..
 
I first heard about this ring from Leon several months ago so I am glad to see a photo of it. Several have commented on the high price but this is a Leon Mege made piece and not a standard WF piece. As such, it does reflect Leon prices. To me, the prices do not appear to be inflated over his standard prices.
 
Date: 4/22/2010 9:05:50 AM
Author: arjunajane
Date: 4/22/2010 8:11:33 AM

Author: butterfly 17

Hi, I think the setting you posted is very pretty.


I love the pink diamonds and the workmanship on the ring looks exceptional.


I do think the setting is very expensive though, but remember, you are getting a LM, so it might be worth it to you.



I looked at the Sally lotus ring and I don''t think the workmanship can even compare. You can see in the pictures that the head looks crooked, the shank is uneven, etc. etc. Sorry, but this type of stuff is noticeable to me. I also don''t think that the sally lotus has that fluidity that the LM ring has. But again, that''s probably why there is a huge difference in cost.



I am really picky about stuff like that, but others may not be.



If I was purchasing this ring for an engagement ring, I would pick the one that makes my heart sing.
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butterfly,

I was not suggesting that the LM and the Sally HOW setting are of equal comparison; the simple huge difference in price and addition of white and pink diamond melee should make that obvious.

Rather, I was making the observation that this is quite a unique style of setting (the petals), that to my knowledge Sally was the first to create one in that style for any PSer, and that the WF/LM one appears (at least in my opinion) to be their ''answer'' to the popularity of this ring (which btw many many PSers own).


I''m sorry, I do not see the crookedness or uneven-ness that you are describing in the photos of Soycoffee''s ring.

I am sure there are some imperfections though, just like with any completely handmade ring - including ones from LM
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Let''s please remember though when making critiques, the Sally one is after all a real life person''s treasured ering, unlike the WF sample listing..



Diamondenvy - again, I agree the WF/LM is extremely pretty and I had no idea these two companies were now collab-ing.

However, I do agree with the others that this ring has the potential to ''outshine'' a 0.9ct centre.

If you do not mind and you just adore the setting, then you should get it and that won''t matter.

I do believe when it comes to hand fabricated, there is better value for money to be had - perhaps even by asking LM directly, as I don''t believe his quotes are usually that high..but I guess the addition of pink melee is pushing up that price. I personally would be interested to know what the price difference is like with all white melee instead..
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Hi AJ,
I wasn''t directing my post at you at all, if that''s what you think. I was simply responding to the original post and adding my own personal observations about the two rings and the possible reasons for the price difference.

I did not intend to purposely criticize someone''s ring, but since the Sally lotus was recommended as a possible option, I wanted to point out the differences that I could see and the major difference in my eyes is the workmanship.

Again, I am really picky about stuff like this, but others may not be and may not notice.

I also didn''t mention if I liked one over the other, I told the original poster to pick the one that makes her heart sing....
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I hadn''t seen that setting before! Really pretty. I love the head. Without the pink diamond and gold business it is similar to a solitaire I was looking at from his sit. Love the swoopy head. I didn''t think it was
out of line with his other settings, but is probably more than a lot of diamonds under a carat. It is very pretty though.
 
The setting is very nice...expensive but nice. But then again all Leons are expensive.
 
There are two in Erica Grace''s site that are just to die for. Sophie and Julia, Some day when I get my final diamond I will want the Julia.
 
The LM Lotus setting is gorgeous - as per usual for Leon, but the price does seem steep - and I agree that it would likely look best with a large stone.
 
That is a pretty setting. It kind of reminds me of the Mark Morrell settings. I''m not sure why.
 
I''d go with the Leon in a heartbeat if budget is not an issue. He does amazing work and to have WF as the go between could be a huge plus if you don''t want to just work with Leon directly.
 
WOW! That Leon is stunning. If you can afford it you will be getting the best of the best!
 
I found this on Youtube. It''s a video of the ring. The Whiteflash Lotus Ring. It is beautiful!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYGVS4vHQ1Y
 
Date: 4/22/2010 8:11:33 AM
Author: butterfly 17
Hi, I think the setting you posted is very pretty.
I love the pink diamonds and the workmanship on the ring looks exceptional.
I do think the setting is very expensive though, but remember, you are getting a LM, so it might be worth it to you.

I looked at the Sally lotus ring and I don''t think the workmanship can even compare. You can see in the pictures that the head looks crooked, the shank is uneven, etc. etc. Sorry, but this type of stuff is noticeable to me. I also don''t think that the sally lotus has that fluidity that the LM ring has. But again, that''s probably why there is a huge difference in cost.

I am really picky about stuff like that, but others may not be.

If I was purchasing this ring for an engagement ring, I would pick the one that makes my heart sing.
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That LM is quite spectacular! If you can afford to allocate that much to the setting, then go for it. I do agree with Butterfly about the Sally rings being a bit crooked, etc.. The little details in your eng ring will be what you''ll be appreciating for a life time.
 
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