Difference between gallery and basket?

[roxy7]

Ok, I am a little confused by ring terminology sometimes. What is the difference betweeen a "gallery" and a "basket"???????

I think I know what a basket is, but not the gallery.

Thanks

 

[JohnQuixote]

Date: 1/26/2006 9:22:09 AM
Author:roxy7
Ok, I am a little confused by ring terminology sometimes. What is the difference betweeen a ''gallery'' and a ''basket''???????

I think I know what a basket is, but not the gallery.

Thanks

Generally, everything beneath the diamond is considered the gallery when it’s more than a simple head: A Tiffany ring that has prongs sticking up from one point is an example of a simple head.

A basket is one type of gallery: For instance, 4 prongs with a crossbar connecting each prong for security. It’s called a basket because it looks like a basket.

The gallery can be that simple or much more complex. It’s anything between the shank of the ring and the diamond, and can include a basket.

 

[roxy7]

Thank you John, I have now learned something today.

 

[Lynn B]

Great explanation/clarification, John. THANKS!