If I could leave 0 stars I would. We reached out to Leon inquiring about custom wedding bands. We had already been in to some other studios to try rings on and had officially decided on specs. We have been sending the spec sheet we got from one studio to different studios to get quotes, including Leon. He responded to our inquiry with an extremely long and detailed mockery of our request and didn't seem to even understand what specs are/what we were asking, here is the first paragraph: "Guys, Thank you for the amusing email! Could you please ask Stewie Griffin to use his time machine and travel back to approximately the year 1500? Once there, kindly proceed directly to Florence, locate Leonardo da Vinci, and film him reading the text below aloud. Greatly appreciated! Leon" He went on to attach a spec sheet for a painting of the Mona Lisa. I think he's just an asshole who was trying to be funny (he failed lol bc wtf) but also clearly is someone who operates his business with a blatant disrespect for his clients and who does not take this meaningful life event seriously. I would encourage everyone to find an actually legitimate, professional jeweler who understands the industry...not this absolute weirdo. read more

We had a great experience working with Leon for both our engagement ring and wedding bands. Leon was knowledgeable, honest, and very helpful throughout the process. He helped us find great-value stones and gave thoughtful advice on design and approach without being pushy. The final pieces turned out beautifully, and the quality is excellent. Highly recommend him for anyone looking for great craftsmanship, value, and a trustworthy jeweler. read more

The ring Leon custom made for my now fiancée is beautiful!! He got every small detail correct and my fiancée is absolutely in love with it. Buying the diamond was a very simple process, I gave him my price range and he suggested the best possible diamonds for its price. He was easy to communicate with and took a lot of care in creating this ring. I'd definitely recommend going with Leon if you're looking for your next custom jewelry/engagement ring! read more

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We are recently engaged and I received my dream ring made by Leon Megé! My fiancé and I live in Seattle so the entire process was done through email communication. We chose LM despite never having seen their work in person solely by all the rave reviews and good reputation on various online forums. They made it really easy for my fiancé to order the ring and select the diamond sight unseen. It took 4 weeks to be made and was delivered overnight just in time! My ring is stunning! Of course I am biased, but I really do think it is the most beautiful and sparkliest ring I've ever seen! I always wanted a 6 prong round solitaire with a thin micropavé shank. I don't think I could have received a more perfect version of exactly that. The prongs are so delicate and they pretty much disappear when viewed from less than an arms length. The diamond really gets to shine and looks like it's floating! Even the tiny micropavé diamonds sparkle nonstop and it's truly beautiful work. I can't believe an actual person set everything, it's so precise! (I've added a couple pictures of my ring.) The level of craftsmanship and beauty exceeds anything I've seen in the luxury jewelry chains we visited when we were trying on rings. And all at a very reasonable price! LM will definitely be our jeweler for any and all future occasions! We couldn't be happier with everything! Thank you so much!!! read more

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I don't really know where to start, but I'd like to share my experience with Leon. Some may say I tend to go a little overboard with research when I don't know about a topic... I researched diamonds and jewelers every night from about 11pm until 5-6am for weeks. When I found Leon's website and the photos and video of a beautiful three-stone ring with pear side diamonds, I was immediately positive that is what I wanted for my (now) fiancée. I called Leon the next day and was able to speak with him directly. He was very straightforward and honest with me, I appreciated it. I spoke with him several more times and, since my fiancée was aware that I was up all night up to something, he encouraged us to visit his office in NYC and see the same style that he had in stock. We made a weekend of it and he patiently spent hours of his weekend with us. He had arranged for several diamonds to be ready for us to see in addition to the stock piece. I didn't even know we had been there that long and I felt bad once I did. I make slow decisions and this was a very permanent decision. Leon was also kind enough, by my request, to be careful keeping prices and timelines a secret. Leon even recommended a nice restaurant (unfortunately they were booked-up by the time we got there). We then finished off our weekend at a Broadway show and had a great trip overall. I eventually made up my mind and a beautiful custom version of the ring I first saw was made and delivered on time. On my life, if it wasn't every day, it was nearly every day I took the ring out of its hiding spot and I would stare at it for a few minutes. It's a gorgeous ring. I couldn't wait to give it to her. Spoiler alert, she said yes. She receives constant compliments on her ring, which I take as a clear sign that I made the right choice in choosing Leon as our jeweler and I look forward to working with him again. read more

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My wife has been following Leon Mege on social media for several years and has always been impressed with the unique design of his pieces. His work is not just jewelry, it's art! When it was time to custom make her engagement ring, she wanted none other than Leon to do the job. After several telephone conversations we met in his Manhattan office to design her dream ring. Leon was very attentive and provided advice on how to make the ring comfortable and durable for every day wear. His assistant Rachel is a gem! She was very responsive and helpful throughout the process. Leon exceeded our expectations by delivering the ring in significantly less time than promised and what a ring it is!!!!! Impeccable job!! Better than we expected and my wife is over the moon with her new head turner! Highly recommend this talented, trustworthy company to anyone who wants a unique piece of art that will give you a lifetime of joy!!!! Love Marina! read more

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Horrified with the miserable treatment I received from this greedy jeweler. Leon made his standard "stolen" ring for me and I was underwhelmed because the face of the ring is more metal than diamond. I asked for a refund and was told that under no circumstance, not even a healthy restocking fee, would he ever return a dime. He would only exchange it for another despite this being a stock ring. I showed him images of Tiffany's, Harry Winston and Blue Nile shared prong rings and after belittling me, he replicated the BLUE NILE ring and charged me an extra $1,000 for this monstrosity. It was delivered 2 weeks late. To step over the homeless people on 46th st, into the toilet that is the lobby of Leon's building, and to receive such a horrendous chunky ring is insulting. I don't even care about how arrogant this man is, I just wanted a quality, comfortable ring and wound up with something that I could not even resell for $1,500 in the diamond district. Do not expect value, decent service, or timeliness here. read more

My engagement ring came from Leon Mege - we used my grandmother's diamond and he created a beautiful pave band and set the stone very low with 4 claw prongs. It's a lovely looking ring that I have always gotten many compliments on. I wanted something delicate but timeless and he did achieve that. 4.5 years after I started wearing it, I looked down at my hand to find that the setting was broken. 2 of the 4 prongs broke cleanly off the base and the diamond was sitting sharply angled; I was lucky that the stone didn't snap right off the band. (Just to clarify, there was no trauma to the ring. I didn't knock my hand into anything, or hit my finger. I was sitting at a table at a restaurant when I noticed the damage.) I have solicited quotes from jewelers about getting it repaired, and been told very plainly that my ring was not constructed sturdily enough, and something like this was bound to happen at some point. One jeweler said "If someone asked me to make a ring like this, I'd say no." When we were designing my ring, there was never any mention of the fact that it may have been too delicate for everyday wear. I have a corporate job that doesn't involve anything physical, I take it off every night, and don't put it back on until I leave the house the next morning. It has been treated well and, for a *very* expensive custom-designed platinum ring, should certainly have held up better/longer. For me, the biggest problem (and the reason I'm writing this review) is that I contacted Leon's office directly to see if I could have the repairs done there. I sent an email with a description of the situation and a set of pictures detailing the damage. It has been almost a month, and I've heard nothing. Every other jeweler I reached out to has already gotten back to me with a description of how repairs would work plus a quote for the repair cost. The only office who didn't get back to me was Leon's, which is absurd given that it's his work that failed to stand the test of time. My hope was that over the years I'd return to Leon to have other special jewelry made - his stuff was the prettiest I'd ever seen when we were engagement ring shopping. Now that I've seen 1) how the work holds up, and 2) how generally unresponsive his team seems to be, it's not gonna happen. read more

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Leon made a gorgeous engagement ring for us. The process was highly personalized, efficient, and information-filled - he didn't try to force something on us, but found out what we actually wanted and made a ring that exceeded our expectations. read more

Leon Mege I hope you read your Yelp reviews because the first thing I want to say is thank you! I absolutely LOVE my engagement ring and I cannot tell you how many compliments I receive about it! I discovered Leon Mege after looking at wedding photos online and being moved by an engagement ring I saw which I learned was made by Leon Mege. From there I went to his website, read reviews about his work and fell in love with the cosmo setting so I mentioned this to my now fiancé Deric. Deric ended up calling the store and personally spoke to Leon Mege. My fiancé lives in Virginia so unfortunately we did not have the luxury of being able to visit the shop in person. Leon really worked with us and sent many pictures and videos of stones along with GIA reports until we narrowed it down to two stones that would work best in the setting. From there Deric made the final selection, ordered the ring and surprised me with it a few weeks later. A few things I learned along the way: - Initially I was almost embarrassed to mention a custom made ring from NYC thinking it would be much more expensive than larger retailers in our area. Leon Mege's settings are truly a work of art and worth the little extra they cost as as his pave settings are the prettiest I have ever seen. On the flip side I think his diamond stone pricing is more competitive than most and he truly scrutinizes the dimensions of the stone, origin of the stone, etc to determine if it is appropriate for the desired setting. Leon really went above and beyond helping us to find stones meeting our criteria. - Leon is very honest. I read some reviews stating they found him to be arrogant or rude. I only spoke to Leon once and Deric spoke to him many times. He is the expert of what he does, not us, and both Deric and I really appreciated that he was direct and straight forward. Again, I could not be any happier with my ring. This is such a happy time for so many reasons and the ring makes me smile every time I look at it. I cannot wait to work with Leon Mege again on wedding bands in the months ahead. read more

We searched all over and found someone that does hand forging... and high quality, detailed work.... his name is Leon Mege. We visited Leon in his store in New York in November of 2015... and he was the real deal. We gave him the lay of the land - told him about what we wanted - and needed - and expectations were very high. He delivered. I want to recommend Leon - if your the type of guy that has a girl that demands perfection - Leon can handle her. If your the type of guy that has a girl that loves the best of everything but you want to stay out of the famous brands and get something custom... this is the solution. My girl looks at her ring 900 times a day... its the most important investment I could have made... and Leon made it right. I want to thank Leon and his team for managing things so well... and for delivering at every level. We are about as difficult a customer as you can have, demanding quality, demanding detail, demanding value... and Leon was the right answer for us. The craftsmanship is enduring, durable, detailed, perfect... This is a small team, and Leon is hands on... go in with your ideas, your vision and do your homework - I doubt there is anyone better for your crafted jewelry needs. read more

We were recently engaged over the holidays and absolutely love our ring from Leon Mege! I have received many compliments and someone asked me yesterday if I just got my ring cleaned (which I have not) because it still shines brightly. I did notice when i first received the ring that the diamond felt a little loose. I emailed Leon Mege to ask if that was normal and he told me to stop by the store. He serviced the ring quickly and I was able to pick up the same day. He mentioned that the ring is delicate and it's normal - he was able to tighten the prongs for me. It was great to meet Leon himself! He mentioned that I can always drop by to get my ring serviced and cleaned whenever I wanted. The quality of the diamond, workmanship and service are top notch. I would highly recommend Leon Mege! read more

When researching for an engagement ring online, you'll see the name "Leon" pop up more than you'd expect. Typically you'll find several comments saying the craftsmanship is second to none. Before meeting Leon, I had already visited at least two dozen places between big-name stores and the top rated spots in the diamond district. Leon is in a league above everyone else I met. I can't tell you how much of a difference it is to work with a jeweler as opposed to a sales rep. Think of it as buying a car from a mechanic as opposed to a slimeball dealership. He's knowledgeable, opinionated, and most importantly talented. Going into Leon's shop, I already had a very good idea about the design I wanted and had learned everything I could online about the specific cut. I learned things nobody else had taught me about the the cut and he took the time to explain why he though certain alterations to the design could be better. The diamonds he had were the best selection any jeweler had been able to show -- emerald cut diamonds are much less common and it was difficult to find a jeweler that could show several good options within a broad range (e.g. Tiffany's only had a half-dozen in the US). When it came down to the final nitty-gritty design decisions, he ultimately left it up to me with strong suggestions for certain things. (Going against his advice would be most comparable to a mechanic or doctor recommending a certain course of action based on their expertise and then you saying no thanks). Ultimately, a few design elements changed (for the better) after working together and the ring came out absolutely beautifully. My fiancee has received countless compliments over the past few months from total strangers. The more I look at it, the more I appreciate some of the more subtle things about the workmanship. Leon, thank you again for everything and I look forward to working together again. read more

My husband had done a great deal of research on jewelry designers in NYC and we were looking for someone amazing. We found that in Leon. We live in SF, but were making a visit to NYC and thought - we should go visit Leon while we were there! Unfortunately, we didn't think to call too far in advance - but Leon made the time to see us - and in just a few short days prior to our arrival, sourced some absolutely amazing sapphires for us to choose from. He worked with us for as long as it took for us to choose the stone, and the accompanying diamonds and, well, suffice to say when it arrived this morning IT WAS AMAZING! Thanks to Leon for creating an 24th anniversary gift that will be a generational treasure. Also thanks to Rachel who was amazing every step of the process - keeping my informed and answering emails quickly and efficiently. She's a gem! read more

Leon's team crafted my engagement ring, wedding band and my husband's wedding band over the last few years. I chose him after reading about a trillion posts on the Pricescope forums. I had initially wanted a Tiffany's engagement ring and I am so happy that I found Leon and ended up with something so much better! He is a character - be prepared for that! - but he and his team are also artists and craftsman of the highest order and I have no hesitation in adding my recommendation here. Such beautiful rings! Thank you Leon and co. :-) read more

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DH and I did a "just because" upgrade after 13 yrs and the True Antique cushion we bought from Leon (set in an elegant classic Princesa solitaire) is absolutely totally the most beautiful ring we've ever seen. The claw prongs are so dainty but strong - allowing more diamond to show. Leon worked with our timeframe for its completion and was so patient with our questions. Loved working with him! read more

We couldn't recommend Leon highly enough - his work exceeded our (very high expectations) and he will, without a doubt, be our "go to" jeweller from now on. Leon offers superb service, competitive pricing and truly wonderful, bespoke pieces - we wouldn't dream of going anywhere else now,"off the shelf" jewellery and run of the mill service just won't cut it. Leon created a custom engagement ring for us - we were very specific on certain elements but were keen for guidance in other areas - he was supportive and worked with us to achieve a stunning result, with beautiful stones (all sourced by him, at remarkable prices) and absolutely flawless, breath-taking workmanship. Not only did Leon produce a "one of a kind" ring that continues to blow us away with its elegance, Leon offered a stellar service. Leon was extremely responsive (day and night, even over the holidays - email and telephone), patient and professional - this, for us, was the sort of reassurance that we were looking for when buying from the UK (having never met Leon or seen the stones in person). Working with Leon has been an absolute pleasure. Leon knows his stuff - you'd be a fool not to embrace his wisdom, knowledge and judgement. Leon will only put his name to perfection and, as customers, that's exactly what we wanted - a jeweller with pride in his work and clear, legitimate advice - and we're confident that no other jeweller (NB: we spoke to many) could've mastered the ring in the way that Leon did - he is utterly remarkable. If you are considering working with Leon, we'd suggest that you do so (and pay the retainer without hesitation) - it's the best decision we've ever made and we're thrilled to have the opportunity to build a lifelong relationship with Leon as our "family jeweller". We're also thrilled to have a beautiful and unique item of jewellery to pass down to future generations - a worthwhile investment indeed. read more

If you are considering having Leon design your ring, I am here to tell you that it was the best decision my fiancé and I made! His work truly exceeded my (already high) expectations and I can honestly say that Leon created the ring of my dreams. Him and his team were such a pleasure to work with. We considered a few other designers and I can tell you first hand, Leon's prices are very fair. He is truly an artist and I will be forever grateful that I had him design my ring. Thank you Leon!!! read more

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I highly recommend Leon Mege to anyone shopping for an engagement ring. When my fiancé and I were looking for a jeweler to make my engagement ring, we immediately thought of Leon Mege because they had recently made a beautiful ring for a close friend and her fiancé. The first time I called I was clueless - I had no idea what I wanted or how the process worked. Leon spoke with me and walked me through all of the steps (explaining that step (1) was shopping around to figure out the basics of what I wanted, step (2) was working with their in-house diamond guru Perry to pick a stone and step (3) was working with Leon to design the ring. Once we had done enough research to know what type of stone and approximately what size range we wanted, we reached out Perry who was able (on very short notice) to bring in a variety of different diamonds for us to view within the parameters we had established. Perry was very knowledgeable about the diamonds. He was also very accommodating and did not pressure us at all. After we viewed the initial batch of stones (and found one that we LOVED), we took some time to do additional research with a few other jewelers. Not only did Perry have a better selection of diamonds (I was looking for a rectangular cushion cut within specific proportions which were apparently pretty rate) but he also had prices that were very fair. Once we choose the stone, we met with Leon. We emphasized that consistent with his style, we were looking for an elegant, understated look. The diamond we ended up choosing was beautiful and rather large so we wanted to emphasize the beauty of the diamond and only use a very delicate halo as a frame (as opposed to having larger stones to make the diamond appear bigger). Leon said that he completely understood our vision and that he would take care of the details to make it a reality. I was a bit nervous waiting for the ring as it is VERY difficult to tell what the ring will look like once it was complete. I was speechless when I finally saw the ring sitting in the box. The ring that Leon and his team designed was more beautiful than anything that I had even imagined and matched 100% the look that I was going for. It honestly was (and is) unlike any ring I had seen before and, in my mind, more beautiful and elegant than the Harry Winston rings I had tried on when I was originally shopping for the ring. I cannot recommend Leon, Perry and his team enough. read more

After searching in our area and failing to find anyone good who could make our ring, we decided to go to New York and see about getting our ring made with Leon Mege. Like many others, we had heard that Leon was among the best in the business for expertly crafted handmade rings. We were nervous and didn't know what to expect, but in the end we are so happy with our choice because the quality and craftsmanship is the best. What people have been saying is true, no one puts as much attention to fine detail as Leon Mege. He is a real artist who hand forges his rings the traditional way, a technique that makes them stronger, more durable and finer so that they are true heirloom pieces. When you consider the level of quality, which I think is on par with Harry Winston and makes Tiffany's look like amateurs, you're getting way more than what you pay for. When I searched before in other local, respected jewelry stores for a ring, their mass produced, cast settings were surprisingly not hugely less expensive than Leon Mege's work yet the cast settings' quality was hugely lacking. I think some people don't know the sea of a difference in quality, having only seen mass produced stock settings, but after seeing a handforged Leon Mege ring in person there's no going back. They look even better in real life than they do in pictures! My ring turned out more beautiful than I could have hoped and it is just exquisite. read more

I am beyond the happiest newly engaged woman in the world and positively over the moon about this beautiful ring on my hand. Leon Mege and his staff created an amazing work of art that is by far an above the most beautiful piece of jewelry I have ever seen in person. I shopped endlessly for rings and diamonds all over the Dallas area. Dallas has plenty of jewelry stores but I continuously read about Leon Mege and the amazing quality work he could produce. After reading nearly every review on the internet about the various ring designers (Pricescope was particularly helpful) I decided to go with Leon Mege. Who wouldn't want an award winning jewelry designer to make their engagement ring? I got far too obsessed in the ring selection process to the point where I'd stressed myself out over every last detail. In working with Leon, I felt comfortable that I could "let go" of the reins and simply let an artist work his magic. With local designers, it seemed that I would have to review designs along the way and fret over every last angle and measurement...but let's be honest ladies...WE aren't jewelry designers. We should leave that to the professionals. I had a few phone conversations with Leon and even a powerpoint presentation (yes, I'm that level of crazy) of things that I liked and things that I didn't like so that I could convey the style of what I wanted. Leon worked with me to determine which aspects would work for my ring and we came up with a design plan. After that conversation, it was completely in their hands! I read some reviews about how Leon might be difficult to work with and honestly never felt that way at all. The man is an artist and a true professional and was never anything other than extremely helpful and patient with me, even as I made him sift through dozens and dozens of stone possibilities. Once or twice I asked for things that weren't realistic and he let me know. That's not arrogance or rudeness...that's someone who is an EXPERT in the field correcting a misconception. Leon was never once anything but wonderful to work with. He prefers to talk over the phone versus working through email which was fine. He and his staff sent plenty of pictures and videos to satisfy my questions. As far as timeline goes, I was initially quoted 4-6 weeks plus an additional week due to the sourcing of stones that I'd requested. The estimate was pretty much spot on, including the fact that we ordered right before Valentine's day so I'm sure the place had a super long line of requests ahead of ours. My fiance did ask for an update at some point during the long wait and the shop happily obliged. And of course, I need to talk about the ring. It is AMAZING. Showstopping amazing. It has delicate double claw prongs, a beautiful embellished belt, and it is positively the most perfect piece of jewelry ever. I've been to Harry Winston and I've been to Tiffanys and this ring defeats them all. I'm so ridiculously spoiled by the craftsmanship of this ring that I can't even imagine how other stores charge such ridiculous prices for subpar pieces of metal. Like I said earlier, I've never seen another ring like it or anything that comes close to this level of workmanship. Leon, thank you so very much for creating such a stunning work of art for me. You have absolutely re-defined how I see jewelry. read more

My fiancé and I had the pleasure of working with Leon to design my engagement ring. Both of my fiancé's brothers had used Leon to design their wives' engagement rings, so he had been highly recommended by family before we even started the process. Neither of us had experience in purchasing diamonds, and we were very appreciative of Leon's patience and expertise. He sent us a number of videos of the diamonds we were looking at and was also able to provide his personal opinions on these diamonds. His willingness to help us through the whole process and attention to detail made us feel confident that we had chosen the right jeweler. We were extremely pleased with the ring and plan to use him for my wedding band! Thank you Leon! read more

My husband and I were searching for an upgrade for my original engagement ring. We spent a lot of time thinking about this purchase. We have been married for 34 years and wanted this to be just right. We both fell in love with a classic 5 stone step cut ring on Leon's beautiful website. I called Leon on the phone and was so star struck when he answered himself that I almost couldn't speak! He was very kind and answered all of my questions. He proposed a few different stones for my setting, and we fell in love with an antique emerald cut diamond of unusual proportions and beauty. I must also add that he proposed stones that were within our stated budget and we really appreciated that. My husband is very analytical and he required a lot of information about the diamond in order to feel comfortable purchasing it long distance. Leon sent high resolution photos and lots of information that eventually made my husband feel confident. Leon was most patient! Leon's team was professional and everything was finished according to schedule. When the ring arrived it exceeded our expectations. We are delighted! The proportions, the delicate double claw prongs, and the workmanship are all just lovely. It is a work of perfection sitting on my finger! We anticipate loving this ring for the rest of our lives together. read more

My husband and I both fell in love with one of Leon's beautiful designs when we were researching for my anniversary (34!) engagement ring upgrade. I had done so much research that I was almost speechless when I called and Leon picked up the phone himself because I was so star struck! Leon was kind and gracious and helped us pick out a beautiful antique emerald cut stone of unusual proportions and beauty. My husband had so many questions about the diamond -- he is very analytical -- and Leon was unfailingly patient and sent high resolution photos and information to help us feel comfortable with our long distance decision. Leon's team was courteous and helpful and when the ring arrived it was everything we could have hoped for and more. The workmanship and proportions of this ring are just perfect and I can imagine myself wearing this with great pleasure for the rest of our lives together. This was a wonderful experience from A to Z! read more

Leon created the most beautiful sapphire ring for me. It is beyond stunning. Thank you to Leon and staff for making this such a delightful experience. read more

Leon is a true artist. His work is beautiful and one of a kind, and he really takes the time to listen to you throughout the process. We could not have asked for a better experience or a more beautiful ring. read more

My go to for bespoke platinum work. High quality and you get what you pay for. Best situation is where you know exactly what you want, and Leon can help realize it for you. I just sent a friend here! read more

My (now) finance is a gemologist at GIA, and works with a microscope everyday. She also formerly worked at Tiffany's as a diamond grader and in quality control and has viewed thousands of rings, gems and other sorts of jewelry during the course of her career, including quite a few with pricetags in the millions. Needless to say, there was a little bit of pressure on me to get her engagement ring right even though I wanted to do it on my own and without a mogul's budget. So you can imagine how relieved and happy I was that she was so happy with her Leon solitaire with micropave. She (and her colleagues) have examined her ring literally under a microscope, and were universally impressed with the workmanship and the delicacy of the pave. Needless to say, I'd recommend him if your budget allows. I'll be returning to him if my fiancé decides on a pave wedding band. read more

I did not buy anything from Leon Mege , I could say that by ''accident '' me and my husband stoped by his office last week because a friend of us did refer him to us as a 'designer ' who would buy gemstones .But we did have no idea yet about who was him , my husband spoke to him quickly thru the glass window and I was just listening .He did went straight to the point and we get it ! I thought he was a true person. Latter I went to see his work and I really love it ! read more

This is a delayed and extremely long review. We got engaged on 6/24/17 and my now husband got both my engagement ring and matching wedding band from Leon Mege. The backstory is before we got engaged, while we were discussing rings, I fell in love with "claw prongs". My dream ring was a round brilliant solitaire on a thin pave band with 6 claw prongs. My husband just starts googling and researching claw prongs. Since they are somewhat of a specialty, he narrowed it down to 3 reputable jewelers: David in California, Brian in Texas and Leon in NY. Since I'm originally from NY, he went with Leon to make it a little more special and he had felt it was more authentic going with Leon. He had read reviews and checked pricescope and ran the numbers before he contacted Leon. He was extremely pleased with his entire experience - both with Leon and his assistant (I am so sorry, I don't remember her name)! Despite some so-so reviews, Leon was extremely courteous, responsive and helpful. It's important to note that my husband had found the exact ring on Leon's website so he didn't request any modifications or changes to the design. It was just a matter of picking a center stone and letting Leon work his magic. It was an extremely easy transaction from what I hear. Again, there were no special requests and he was sourcing the stone via Leon. Once the ring & stone were all bought & paid for, there was little conversation or updates on the ring. No micromanaging on my husband's part, no CADS or anything. The ring took approximately 3-4 weeks from initial contact to delivery. I love everything about the ring, it's absolutely gorgeous. And ironically, I had bookmarked Leon's website on my phone but never showed it to anyone and it was the exact ring my husband gave me :) Now, once we were engaged, my husband suggested getting a matching wedding band from Leon since I was so happy with the engagement ring. I was a simple, wanted a matching pave band - nothing over the top. Since we were going to be in NYC, my husband made an appointment with Leon to discuss wedding bands. Although it could have easily been done over email. Leon and his team are so courteous and nice! I was a little bit of a star stuck because I've followed him on Instagram and read a lot about his designs. He offered 2 options for the wedding band, one was a little more "safe" but didn't match exactly, and then the matching band. He was really nice about letting me choose the matching band, even though technically it might be more prone to damage after years of wear. He took time to educate us about the rings (the good & bad of thin pave) and he even gave us recommendations on some wedding jewelry/earrings, which looked absolutely lovely! Unfortunately not in our budget but certainly reasonable. Not only is he an amazing designer but an excellent salesman as well. We received the wedding band a few weeks later, which is exactly when he promised it and it matches the ring perfectly. As for Leon's office location, I found absolutely nothing dirty or unsafe about the street his office is on. I actually was impressed with it, it was very secure and sterile, which is probably what I want in a jeweler. If you're expecting a storefront on 5th avenue or in the Diamond District, then yes, you may be disappointed but I appreciate that his overhead is lower... maybe it's because I lived in NYC, but I find it to be a smart and business savvy decision. It also goes to show that he isn't interested in taking on walk in clients for volume's sake, his demand is clearly not in jeopardy. Overall, I would absolutely 100% recommend Leon Mege to anyone looking for engagement rings. Particularly if you're looking for more handmade work. While my husband was shopping for engagement rings, several friends and family offered up their "family jeweler" and we joked how we were out of the loop since we didn't have our own jeweler. Well, NOW we do! I've never been much of a jewelry girl, but I think Leon has changed my mind on that. Can't wait to work with him again in the future! read more

First off, i want to say that the craftsmanship and quality of the engagement ring I ordered was phenomenal. Leon was very helpful on the phone and took the time to answer the questions I had. I took over 6 months to finally come up with a final design I wanted (I did research on and off while taking inputs from my girlfriend before I sent over the details of what I wanted). Throughout this, Leon and his staff were very patient with me, something I appreciate. I do agree it took awhile, but I wanted to ensure every little detail was how I wanted it to be. I submitted a few changes over to Leon's shop over this time period and only sent the payment over after the work order showed what I wanted. Well, at least I thought it showed what I wanted (keep this part in mind). So I end up getting the ring, everything looks fine at a glance and I tuck it away for the big day. I propose and all goes well. However, my fiancee noted that the prongs were not the correct style prongs, a detail I had missed when initially inspecting the ring upon receipt. I contacted Leon through email and phone about how the wrong style prongs were made and that there was nothing he could do. I dug a bit deeper to see what had caused this error. It turns out that the mistake was caused by the details of the work order Leon uses to produce the rings. The work order for my ring stated how my ring was to be designed, from the pave style down to the size and width of the ring. However, there was a generic term for the prong style. The work order simply stated,"Single Claw Prongs". Now, I didn't think this would be a big issue. Going on his website portfolio you can see that term used on a variety of different rings, even though each prong has a different style. Based off of this I figured it was a safe assumption to know that Leon knew which prongs I was talking about. After all, I did specifically mention how I wanted the prongs to look in multiple emails and phone calls. So, I left that prong description as it was on the work order, again with the assumption that he knew which style I wanted based off of previous correspondence. I brought this up with Leon and he stated he had made a mistake when he produced my work order. Unfortunately, I was told he would not do anything about it. I understand the numerous clients he has and the amount of emails/phone calls he makes daily makes it difficult to keep track of who wants what on their ring. I get it. But if a mistake was made on a custom ring that I paid for, I expect it to have everything I want on it. That's the point of a custom ring, right? My issue here is not with his quality of work. I just wished that a) this mistake never happened but more importantly b) he would make more of an effort to correct his mistake as opposed to leaving me with the ring as is. The ring was simply not made how I ordered it, contrary to his response below. He offered a $200 credit for the materials used but I'd have to pay for a completely new ring to be made (after spending over $3k for a setting that, for the same quality, would cost much less elsewhere). He also doesn't work well with moissanite customers so keep this in mind. We called and asked about having the ring resized but he refused. Zero logic in this decision since he'd do it for a diamond ring. I wanted to write this review to warn potential clients of Leon that you should BE THOROUGHLY EXPLICIT with the work order and to make sure it has every little detail of how you want your ring to be since that is what he makes the rings off of. If there is a mistake on the work order and you don't have it fixed, you'll be out of luck like I was. Keep in mind that customer satisfaction only goes so far here. Bottom line: Fantastic engagement ring quality, but negative issue resolution when it comes to 100% customer satisfaction. read more

Haven't purchased anything, but some pretty terrible costumer service. I've called twice. Once to see if I could stop in- I understand that an appointment is usually needed but there was no attempt by the rep to schedule anything for me in the future or direction to an online scheduler, etc. I called again to try and schedule an appointment and was told they don't do appointments unless you are already a customer. I am terribly confused. I was a potential customer, but now no longer. I see that you do not need or want my business. read more

Leon made a 3 stone engagement ring that I have given to my fiance. From the moment I phoned him, this has been the most positive large purchase I have ever made, in every detail. I am probably not the easiest customer, but Leon was continually helpful and patient, both necessary considering the purchase was long distance. Initially, he acquired 10 center stones to consider, all excellent, and after several discussions sent many videos and photos of the main candidates. Finally, his unbiased and expert advice guided me to a decision. Turnaround was very reasonable, and communication frequent while the ring was being made. It arrived last week and I popped the question with it 2 days later. Needless to say, it is simply stunning, totally off the hook. Everybody comments on it. Even my lawn guy pulled me aside to ask about it. I have seen many a beautiful ring, but none to compare to this. It's proportion and craftsmanship are beyond words. It is simply art, beautiful and compelling. And frankly, a bargain too, surprisingly so. Highly recommended. read more

I've never posted a Yelp review until now, but I felt it necessary because of my level of satisfaction. I shopped around and spent countless hours searching and researching for the perfect design for my engagement ring. After finding Leon, I'd read some reviews that he can be challenging to work with but his product always delivers. In my dealings with Leon, that couldn't be further from the truth. He was willing to work with whatever I wanted, in addition to adding his artistic touch. The tears of joy from my fiancée were all the confirmation I needed. I couldn't recommend Leon more highly. read more

I wish I could add 5 more stars!! Indescribably beautiful work, I couldn't be happier!! Incredible value, Leon was wonderful to work with, a fantastic experience all around. read more

My fiance went to Leon Mege to have my engagement ring made last year. Recently, I caught the ring on a desk edge and it bent it pretty significantly. I called Leon Mege to see what I should do, and they scheduled an appointment for me to bring the ring in on the only day that I could make it. Within a few hours, the ring was back to its original shape and looking as beautiful as new. read more

I had saved up and found a very special small diamond that needed a very special setting that would showcase the stone's facets, not overwhelm it in too many "extras." I found the near-perfect setting on Leon Mege's site, which Leon then adjusted a little bit to make absolutely marvelous!!! I couldn't be happier with this whole process and the setting - well, it's even better than I could have envisioned - absolutely highlights my wonderful little diamond. The workmanship is spectacular (as confirmed by my gemologist friend), the attention to detail top-notch, and the whole process a delight. Leon, you have my thanks and my gratitude for making this whole experience a pleasure! read more

Everything terrible you've heard about Leon Mege is 100% accurate. This guy is the absolute WORST businessman I've ever come across in my life. He wants to portray that he is a high end jeweler of the Cartier, Tiffany & Harry Winston ilk but he has the manners of a street hawker. Actually, that's an insult to street hawkers as they are more decent. He is down right nasty, vile & rude. I called to inquire about getting a simple micropave setting but he flipped out when he discovered I purchased my diamond elsewhere and actually recommended I return it and get it from him or else just have them make my setting. When I told him I didn't appreciate the way he spoke to me he said "I don't need to hear this." and HUNG UP IN MY FACE! I know custom settings are pricey, but all this guy wants to do is sell you an overpriced diamond and then he can sell you his setting. He says diamonds are a commodity and he can match/beat any price. He's right, they are a commodity. Have you ever tried to shop mattresses? It's impossible to compare apples to apples because no 2 are exactly same - the manufacturers do it on purpose so you can't price shop. It's the same w/diamonds. I'm not an economist but common sense tells me a brick & mortar in NYC cannot have the same overhead as an online retailer. Leon contradicts himself by stating if you can't afford his prices on the center stone you won't be able to afford the price of his settings. So which one is it? Does he have the best prices or does he just want to price gauge on both ends? Methinks the latter. Look he's not running a charity giving away diamonds. If he was so hell bent on saving people money, why refuse them service at all if they don't get the center stone from him? I hadn't even brought up money, he did. Can you imagine if you actually contract to do work w/him and run into a problem w/the product? He will make you rue the day you ever heard the name Leon Mege. I don't even know why he's in the custom jewelry business as he obviously hates people. This guy should be in a dungeon somewhere making ready made stuff. Leon, if you're reading this, realize you're not curing cancer. Get over yourself. Shoppers, do yourself a favor and get your diamonds from Whiteflash or James Allen. Leon is a creep. read more

My fiance had heard about Leon Mege through extensive online searches and being led to Leon Mege's site. When we first spoke about getting engaged - she told me that her DREAM RING was from Leon Mege and was pretty specific about what she wanted. We live in Canada, so I was a little skeptical about buying something I had never seen in person - but the professionalism, expertise, and trustworthiness of the Leon Mege Team eased my worries. The ring we selected was a True Antique cushion cut and double prongs and a very delicate pave band. It it stunningly beautiful. Everyone comments that it is the most beautiful ring they have every seen - and very unique and flattering. At first I was surprised we were able to speak to Leon personally - and how helpful he was along the way. Leon's support team is also amazing and I was thoroughly impressed. I am now ordering my Fiance's wedding band from Leon Mege as well. I just wanted to say thank you Leon for making my Fiance's dreams come true and we are truly happy with the entire experience. read more