Help me with gallery design!

[alene]

So I'm pretty set on most details for my reset - it'll be a plain, cathedral shank with a small, tilted halo but I jsut can't decide what to do with the gallery. I know that I want something different from the usual stems. I know that I don't want diamonds in the gallery or anything too intricate that covers the pavillion of the diamond too much. Beyond that, I don't know. I've attached some photos of the galleries I like and would love to hear your thoughts on these and any other ideas.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I love that Durnell profile!

 

[Gypsy]

Durnell but with the two sides linked (for stability). You can do engraving instead of pave as well on those struts.

 

[Christina...]

I agree, if you want something a bit different and unique, then I'd go for the Durnell. I liked the idea of linking them as well for security. It sounds like things are starting to come together for you Alene. I'm excited to hear what you decide!

 

[novicediamond]

Hi, I'm going to be different and vote for the last pic posted, I think the lines are so graceful and elegant

 

[elliemay]

I love the last one -- so dainty and graceful!

 

[Enerchi]

They are all beautiful options! I'm torn between 1&4. 1 with a link to both sides for stability as mentioned above. 4 because the soft curlicues appeal to me.

 

[Christina...]

Alene, what are the dimensions of your stone? Do you like the double claws of julia?

 

[alene]

Thanks guys! I really like the Durnell profile but if it'll look good witbout the pave.
Christina, my stone iz 7.6 mm. I really like the Julia too, wonder how it would look with a halo.

 

[sparkles]

Alene, I'm going through the same process, have been for the past 5 years....although hubby doesn't want me to halo my stone.

I think the basic elements you have chosen are beautiful. All the following can of course be done without diamonds on the baskets.

 

[sparkles]

Art Nouveau's Spinel has a devine gallery, whilst not being too covered...

 

[sparkles]

This one by Steven Kirsch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EmYw7BngoXY

 

[sparkles]

A little something from Tiffany's

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/item.aspx?sku=28069421

 

[sparkles]

I digress. All are a bit blingier than you wanted......can't help myself.

 

[alene]

Sparkles, I love the first two you posted, thanks! I wonder if the first one could be done without covering the culet considering that my stone is much smaller.

 

[sparkles]

Any decisions Alene?

 

[alene]

Sparkles, yes, i'm working with Steven kirsch, who came up with the gallery design. I can't quite describe it but it'll be different and will havesome diamonds in the gallery.