Leon Megé
| Leon Megé | |
|---|---|
 Leon Megé in 1969.jpg Leon Megé | |
| Born | Leonid Kimovich Mezhibovsky July 4, 1963 St. Petersburg |
| 💼 Occupation | Jeweler |
| Known for | Leon Megé, Inc. |
Leon Megé is a jewelry designer based in New York City. He mostly works with private clientele and creates custom jewelry and engagement rings. His aesthetic can be described as minimalist contemporary classic with a touch of surprise - intricate ajours, secret stones, and hidden filigrees. Many of his pieces are floral-based.[1]
Megé's Process[edit]
The Leon Megé jewelry process begins with selecting and studying the stone. To create a custom ring, the stone's unique geometry must be considered from every angle. After this, the ring design can be formalized and crafted by hand. Unlike casting, which starts off as a wax pattern, Leon Megé jewelry is hand-forged. The metal is cut, bent, pounded, filed, polished. Cold forging is done using specialized hammers and anvils and filing is done with various files, starting from coarse American Bastard cut to the watchmakers’ fine Swiss-pattern needle files. Soldering is done with a hand torch. European-trained setters work with microscopes to ensure absolute precision and to avoid damaging the stone. Once the ring is set, polishing is done by hand until the desired finish is achieved. Texturing, engraving, and all other types of surface treatments are applied at the very end.
House of Megé[edit]
House of Megé is an upscale atelier dedicated to bespoke jewelry and custom designs. The company is located in Times Square at 151 West 46th Street.
Awards[edit]
Leon Megé is a recipient of the following awards:[2]
1987 - Professional Jewelry Competition of St. Petersburg, Russia
2012 - AJDC New Talent Award
2010 - Classical Spectrum Award
2011 - Platinum A'Design Award
2012 - Platinum Honor Spectrum Award
2013 - Evening wear Spectrum Award
2013 - A'Design Award
2014 - MJSA Vision Award
2014 - Evening Wear Spectrum Award
2014 - Objects of Art Spectrum Award
2015 - Top Honor Spectrum Award
2015 - Best of Show Spectrum Award
2017 - AGTA Spectrum Award Bridal Wear
2017 - AGTA Spectrum Award Business Day Wear
References[edit]
- ↑ "Leon Megé Feature". Jewellery World Awards. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ↑ "AGTA Spectrum Awards". Gem Obsessed. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
External links[edit]
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