BESPOKE
GALLON was reborn from a single jewel: a pair of fan-shaped diamond earrings that Georges Gallon made for his wife, Alice, in the 1920s. A century later, they are still being worn by the next generations. That is what a bespoke piece can be.
A commission with the Maison begins with you. A story, a stone, a sketch, an idea or an heirloom waiting for a second life. Laura Gallon, GIA-certified gemmologist and Georges's great-granddaughter, designs it with you from the first conversation to the final polish.
An engagement ring, a piece to mark an anniversary, a family stone set anew: every commission is a single piece, drawn once and never repeated.
THE PROCESS
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THE CONVERSATION
Laura meets you in person in Paris or by video call, in French or English. You tell us what the piece is for, who will wear it, and what it should feel like. We talk about stones, metal, budget and the date you have in mind. Nothing is decided yet. We are listening.
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THE STONES
As a GIA-certified gemmologist, Laura sources every stone herself. She presents a selection chosen for its color, its light and its character, and explains what makes each one different. The final choice is always yours.
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THE DESIGN
You receive a first set of sketches or digital renderings, then refine them together until the proportions are exactly right. You receive a detailed quote at this stage.
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THE MAKING
Your jewel is made by hand by our master jewelers in France, using traditional lost-wax casting, then set, polished and inspected stone by stone. We keep you informed until the day it is ready.
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THE DELIVERY
Your piece arrives in its GALLON case, with the documentation for its stones. Made to be worn every day, and handed down.
THE STONES
At GALLON, the stone always comes first. Laura, who is known for her eye for color, buys colored gemstones directly from trusted dealers she has worked with for years. She inspects each one before it is set. Larger stones come with an independent laboratory certificate.
Our diamonds are all natural and bought only from suppliers who invoice under the World Diamond Council System of Warranties, in line with the Kimberley Process. We keep the records for every piece, and can share the documentation for your commission on request.
Would you like a particular stone, a rare color, or a sapphire to match one you already own? Let us know. Searching for it is part of the commission.
HEIRLOOMS
The Maison exists because an heirloom was kept. We take the same care with yours.
We can reset a family stone, rework a piece that no longer suits the way you live, or design a new jewel around an old one. Laura first examines the piece and its stones, then proposes how to honor the original while giving it a contemporary form. You are also welcome to bring your own stone for us to set in a new design.
Bespoke FAQ
Do I need to know exactly what I want?
No. Many commissions begin with a feeling, an occasion or a single stone. Finding the design is our work.
How long does it take?
Once the design is approved, your piece is ready in 4 to 6 weeks. If you have a date in mind, an engagement, a wedding or an anniversary, tell us at the first conversation and we will tell you what is possible.
Is there a minimum budget ?
No, there is no set starting price. Every commission is designed around the budget you share with us, and priced according to the design, the stones and the work involved. You receive a detailed quote with the design, and nothing is made until you approve it.
Can we meet if I don't live in Paris?
Of course. Laura holds consultations by video call, and we deliver internationally.
Can you adapt a piece from a GALLON collection?
Yes. We can change the stone, the metal or the size of an existing design, or use it as the starting point for something entirely new.
Will my piece be one of a kind ?
Yes. A bespoke design is made for you and is never reproduced.
How does payment work ?
Once you approve the final design and quote, a 50% deposit allows us to begin making your piece. The balance is settled on delivery.
Let’s bring your vision to life.