WORKSHOP | Ring Gallery Styles Explained

This type of gallery features prongs (or claws) reinforced with a horizontal bar that secures the gemstone in place, creating a 'basket' effect around the gemstone.

Similar to the standard basket gallery with prongs and a horizontal bar, this basket has undergone additional craftsmanship to create a unique and stylish design gallery setting.

An 'Open' gallery utilises prongs but doesn't have a horizontal bar, as a 'Basket' gallery would. In this gallery, the gemstone is open, allowing an unobstructed view of its sides and pavilion.

An intricate gallery, often leaf-like in design, similar to a lotus flower, which is frequently used to symbolise rebirth, beauty, and new beginnings.

The area around the primary gemstone doesn't have any gaps or openings. It's a solid, continuous band of metal that provides a more secure and sturdy setting, as well as a sleek and modern look. 

Unlike a basket gallery, a standalone gallery bar has prongs that extend directly from the shank or the gallery bar itself. Floating Heads tend to use Bars to provide extra support for the gemstone. The bars can be plain or set with smaller stones, creating a "hidden halo" effect.