How To Make And Set A Double Gallery For Faceted Stones

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In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy welcomes back guest instructor Jennifer Monroe to teach viewers how to make and set a double gallery.
The double gallery is a great way to hold a gem stone. It will add height to your jewelry design. Plus, it allows your design to truly show off an impressive stone.
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I absolutely love it!

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[@charliem1023]

Beautiful !

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

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[@roberttyrrell2250]

Thank you. How do you temper a prong? I work primarily in silver. Buying hard or 1/2 hard is basically a waste of mtrl(??) I'm told upon soldering it becomes dead soft anyway. I have a problem with my prongs being soft. I'm affraid it may be too soft & customer loses a stone.( 6mm x6mm Tanzanite ect) Hammering isn't much of an option on smaller settings. I don't want to tumble some of my pcs. They have fine details, I don't want tumbled away. What do you recommend?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Tumbling is your best option. Small details won’t be worn away in the process. But sharp edges might get softened. 😀

[@nilo70]

Thank you very much

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you found the information helpful. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@amberm2777]

Is there a way to do this for kite / coffin shaped faceted stones?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Kite and Coffin cut stones can be set in "prong" settings. However, the settings usually have "V" shaped prongs to help protect the delicate corners of the stones. The setting process is much more involved as well. You might want to consult a book or ask an experienced jewelry for help. 😀

[@maybingham]

I horizontally bezel-set a cabochon onto a back plate. Now I realize that the stone would look better if set vertically. How about cutting around the backplate, file and sand it an re-set it with prongs onto another backplate. I could also get creative by adding a taller bezel and setting it with spaces in between. Kindly advise and thanks.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Unfortunately, I cannot see your piece. Therefore, I am unable to assist you with your design choices. I'm sure you will make the right decision to reflect your taste and talent. : )

[@krautgirl65]

Great video!! I have a question. Can this setting be used for an emerald cut stone?...I have a quartz that is not flat on the bottom and this seems to be a great alternative setting for it.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Yes, you can adapt this type of setting to work for an emerald cut stone. I recommend that you investigate stone setting techniques for emerald cut stones on the internet before you make your setting. Knowing the requirements for correctly setting your stone will help you to adapt the setting. Good luck! And, don't forget its permissible to buy a setting to fit your stone if this gets too crazy for you. Thanks for your support! : )

[@Gramdewta]

nice video

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

[@PugZDesigns]

What’s the name of the tool I can put on the ends of the prongs to round them? I have a foredom flex shaft and don’t know the name of the bit

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

It’s called a cup bur. 😀

[@missdatoo9590]

What is the guage of wire for the setting head?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

In this example we used 14 gauge. 😀

[@evelyncoleman7476]

How do you size the bottom to make the double gallery?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Evelyn, Generally, I start by making the top ring of the double gallery. It should fit under the girdle of the stone so that it cannot be seen when you look down at the stone. Then I cut a length of wire for the bottom ring that is 1 or 2 mm shorter. The smaller the bottom ring is the greater the angle of the prongs. You might want a more acute angle depending on the size and shape of your stone. Good luck with your setting projects. Thanks for your support! : )

[@nevajuzo4051]

Nice! Prof John, is she your sister o your wife?😁

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Neither. LOL She's my good friend. We teach together in Los Angeles. Thanks for your support! : )

[@nevajuzo4051]

OnlineJewelryAcademy 😄

[@Gramdewta]

how to make it sir...

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

If you're not clear on how to construct the double gallery, I recommend that you visit the OJA website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com. There you'll find a number of videos that will help you learn how to solder your projects. Plus, there is a video entitled "Quick Steps To Make A Single Gallery Prong Setting" that you might want to try first. It's under the "Stone Setting" heading on the website. Thanks for your support! : )

[@irasemamartinez2222]

sorry you just explained bits and pieces but didn't show how to do it...

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Irasema, This is an intermediate level project. Therefore, to keep the video brief there is an assumption on the part of the producers that viewers are already familiar with the processes and terminology used in the video. I recommend that you visit the OJA's website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com There you will find many tutorials that might help you to fill in the gaps for you. The videos on the website are organized by topic to help you quickly find the information that you want. Thanks for your support! : )

[@barbaracovey]

Talk, talk, talk. No actual showing how to make these settings. 🤔

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Sorry you weren't happy with the video. If you're still interested, perhaps you might enjoy this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYKmhKWVetKZn7M

[@barbaracovey]

OnlineJewelryAcademy thanks, I just watched the suggested video, and it is excellent.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hey Robin95, I'm so glad that I was able to suggest a video that satisfied your needs. Thanks for your support! : )