Archive for May, 2011
Is Your Man a Potential Cheater?
Posted by leonmege in Uncategorized on May 17, 2011
Although this blog post doesn’t have much to do with jewelry, it is certainly one we believe you ladies will enjoy, as it deals with your next passion: men (of course jewelry comes first).
So, how do you determine if your man is predisposed in character to cheating?
Step 1: Evaluate if your guy is a nerd. If not, proceed to Step 2a.
Step 2: Take him to Staples with an item purchased in Office Max.
Step 2a: Take him to Home Depot with an item purchased in Lowes.
Step 4: Have him attempt to return that item to the wrong store.
Step 5: Pay attention carefully as the cashier scans his item and realizes it was purchased at a competing chain store. Watch his face intently. Does he look away? Does he look ashamed? Does he show signs of any remorse?
If not, if he stares the cashier straight in the eyes without flinching and smiles, sorry ladies, that man has an elevated potential to cheat.
*Feel free to improvise with any two competing chain stores. Most of them carry the same or similar stock so it’s difficult to tell which one it was purchased at.
*Disclaimer: Leon Megé is not responsible for any conclusions you might draw when conducting this experiment, any broken plates, or any other incurred damages.
Gold, Silver & Platinum Prices Forecast and Analysis
You hear it all the time: “Gold and silver are at an all-time high!”
Some important questions arise from this fact that we would like to address:
Why are gold and silver prices so high? What is the forecast for metal prices?What impact will this price increase have on jewelry?
Word on the street is that the main reason for gold and silver prices increases has nothing to do with inflation, currency, or the economy’s status quo. In reality, predatory billionaires with schools of brokers, traders, and speculators surrounding them are driving commodity prices up for their own selfish gain.
This is not sustainable given our current economic climate. We believe that prices would significantly decrease if they were disconnected from those traders. Unfortunately, we live in the real world. Such a situation is impossible. Given the insatiable appetite of rapacious billionaires who are willing to suck all of the blood out of the proletariat (along with their money), we continue to see prices creeping up slowly. Unless there’s a catastrophe, no sudden price jump is forecasted.
You might have noticed that thus far we’re only addressed gold and silver. What about platinum?
Platinum will in all likelihood increase in price within a year or two to unprecedented levels. The rule of thumb is that when price of platinum falls to under 10% more than the price of gold, it becomes strongly undervalued. Currently, it is only about 15% more than gold.A realistic platinum price would be about 80% more than gold.
Today, platinum prices are unbelievably low. So why exactly are platinum prices so low?
1) Due to platinum’s rarity the sheer volume of platinum doesn’t allow vicious traders to put massive bets on the metal.
2) With the auto industry in the latrine (where most platinum is consumed –unlike popular belief that it’s used mainly in jewelry), platinum prices are artificially depressed.
Therefore, we advise a “strong buy” for this metal.
Effect current metal prices will have on jewelry:
When prices adjust accordingly with real world supply/demand value, people will be stunned to realize how “inexpensive” gold jewelry really is compared to platinum. People will see a flood of poorly made, low cost, imported gold jewelry on the market which will push the trend for jewelry that has few diamonds or gemstones. Given this, we forecast a shift to a growing popularity of flowery styles, and bold geometric shapes designs. Stone Jewelry (high-end jewelry with diamonds/gems and very little metal) will once again be relegated to the higher and finer spectrum of the market.
Wearing platinum engagement rings will be a luxury reserved for a few lucky people –just as it was 20 years ago.
Leon Megé in Show Biz -May Attractions: La Petite Collection
Leon Megé is soon joining Hollywood. Having now mastered ultimate heights of jewelry craftsmanship and design, Leon Megé decided to take his career to a new level and enter show business. Check out our latest feature movie release:
Leon Mege La Petite Collection Crash Course
As we prepare for our Le Petite Collection launch, some of you might wonder: “why did they do this?” “who would wear these?” “are they for real?”
Why we did this: Oh so many reasons. If you don’t quite get why see a list of their uses: http://tinyrings.com/(for those of you that can’t find it the “List of Uses” button is at the bottom of the page.
La Petite Collection by Leon Mege (Yes those are candies with the rings)
Who would wear these? Women.
Are we for real? As real as these rings.
All of you love ‘em. Some are confused. “Well, love ‘em or leave ‘em.”
If you’re wondering about the prices, the range is approximately between $999 and $2299. To find out individual prices of each ring, you’ll just have to wait until tomorrow May 10th, 9:00 AM EST.
Other Answers to common questions:
You buy them at www.micropave.com. They’re available May 10, 2011 at starting 9:00 am.
Yes, these are worn as a pendant or charm. They’re 10mm (less than ½ inch for those who don’t know the metric system).
No, they won’t fit your pinky even if you’re the tiniest human woman.
Please keep out of reach of children and don’t try to put it on them.
These rings are collectible and come in a special collector’s box upon request. When Leon Megé croaks you will be able to sell them for an exponentially higher price than at which you bought them. They come with a certificate of authenticity and an edition number.
No, they don’t undermine a traditional engagement. That’s why they’re petite.
Any other questions? Feel free to contact us at 212-768-3868 or via email at info@artofplatinum.com
-Leon Megé Inc. Team
Top 10 Reasons to Get Engaged With a Loose Stone
1.78 carat G VS2 color & clarity: antique cushion cut
What? You never thought of proposing with a lone diamond or other gemstone? You didn’t think of letting her choose the setting? Well, here’s why you should:
1) The element of surprise is a myth. Women are very intuitive, so chances are she already suspects you’ll be proposing soon.
2) You will never know with absolute certainty that she’ll like the same style/setting that you do.
3) To not do so would rob her of the thrilling experience of choosing her own setting, of the process of employing her imagination, of the satisfaction that she received the exact ring she’s dreamed about since she was six years old.
4) It is next to impossible to measure her finger size with complete accuracy without her knowledge.
5) Women usually know more about jewelry than men.
6) If she’s disappointed with the size of the stone, you can always say “It’ll look bigger once it’s set” (it always does).
7) You shift the responsibility of a mistaken design onto her and your future mother-in-law. Thereby, you will spare yourself many sleepless nights.
1.37 carat G VS2 color & clarity: antique cushion cut diamond
8) She will appreciate the creativity and innovation on your part (don’t worry we won’t take credit for the idea). Besides, it will be a great engagement story which she’ll be sure to rave to everyone she knows about!
9) You don’t have to wait 1-2 months to propose until your custom made ring is ready (or until you sift through countless designs of stocked rings, with the hope –not certainty- that she’ll like it.)
10) She can easily appraise the stone instantly (as we’re sure your future in-laws will insist on).
There are so many advantages to proposing with a loose stone! We’d like to share a few true stories about how customers solved their engagement ring headaches with this method of proposal:
Case 1: Customer X [name deleted for protection] purchased an antique cushion cut diamond from our Diamond Concierge®. Sealed in an exquisite box, the stone was suspended between two invisible layers of film. He proposed. She said, “Yes!” (which we guarantee she will when you get your ring designed by Leon Megé. *See fine print).
When they came in to see us the next week to choose the setting, he was in complete shock that his fiancé chose to go with a halo ring over the non-halo. It turns out that when they were looking at rings in the week prior, she passed on all the halos she saw because they looked like cocktail rings, rather than elegant engagement ring designs.
Case 2: Customer Y [name deleted for protection] spent months in despair searching for a ring for his one and only. He’s been to so many jewelry companies that he didn’t see the forest behind the tree. He didn’t realize that any stone looks only as good as the piece of jewelry which holds it. Eventually, he found our company. Alas, he didn’t have any more time to wait for the custom setting to be completed. Reluctantly, he proposed with a loose stone. He was worried that his Chinese ancestry wouldn’t approve of such boldness. After a conversation with our diamond specialist, Mr. Perry Chen (who is also a specialist in Chinese customs and traditions), he was assured that such an action would be acceptable.
When Customer Y, his fiancé, and her mom came in to choose a setting, his fiancé was beaming with happiness. She was ecstatic that she had the opportunity to choose her own ring. As per her mother’s suggestion, she chose a classic three-stone design. Her mother also assured us that it was a perfectly acceptable custom to get engaged with a loose stone.
Smokin hot loose stones
*Fine print: She must stand on one leg with her left hand to her nose, right leg on her head in order for the guarantee to be valid. Otherwise, we are not responsible.
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