I think itÂs Edwardian but not sure.

I like the ribbon and reed very well! it is a little busy but the second set is just not as exciting

Ribbon and reed is a very old detail from furnit ure, silverware, etc., and it's basically neoclassical. Think the French Louis, Empire style, Pompeii, etc. It's generally pretty formal.

I don't think the history of the design should determine your decision, but I do think it would seem a little odd in say, a country Victorian k itchen.

The question is what does "traditional" mean to you? Does it mean unadorned Calvinist or Shaker pure simplicity? Or does it mean early 20th Century? Or Olde World?

As the others have said, your choices are classic, known patterns, so from that point of view they could be heirlooms, and by dint of that "traditional". But do they go in your kitchen? Do you like the way they look? They'd look downright silly on Italian lacquer. On classic, American style cabinets either design should look just fine.

Thanks to all of your for your thoughts on this. I'm really not sure on what my personal style is. I seem to go between what is classic and what is ornate. For example: I may like a romantic,elegant,and formal bedroom. But, in rest of the house it could be a mix of both, but mostly classic.
Now does this make me "unique"..smile?

I have a hard time with labels.
I take those tests to see what my style is and it is
different every time. Even 4 minutes after the first
time I took the test.

I look at your beautiful hardware and feel that to put a
lable on them ruins it. It does not matter the style.
They are gorgeous.

Do you love them?

I myself have trouble with choosing what style I am.
The entire label thing, is just confusing for me.
Am I traditional because I love my favorite antique nesting
tables? Or am I rococco because I love this funky chair?
Maybe I am country because I live in the country. No it
must be urban because I love my contempoary martini
glasses. Wait, maybe that is Contemporary? Or Could I be
Old World? Because I have this old world armoire from
1890 inherited from my husbands great great grandfather.
Yes, I love it. Maybe Early American, British Colonial,
Indian, or could I be Mission, Tropical, Paris
chic, Dubai urban, Chinese red, Swedish blue....

What about my area rug;s. Classic? Romantic? Shabby Chic?
or Cottage? Or maybe I am this pathetic title called
Transitional which really means inbetween.

Okay, Okay, I got it.

I am updated Bradybunch. This refers to dog hair mixed
with teen boy smell, a splash of spilled pixi nai;l polish
color and shabby chic toys all over.

~Hee Hee sorry I am not help at all on the hardware.
My answer is pick the one you love the most. And if you
are having trouble chose them both. Change them in 6
months to give yourself a little pick me up.
I believe that a label is confining. Do what you love and
make your own label.

If I have to choose it is the first one. Ornate
but oh so lovely.
~boxer

I have "antique" brass pulls that are fluted with fruit at both ends. Looks ornate by itself but installed it became part of the background. I think the hardware with smooth or flat surfaces stand out more than those that are grooved or reeded and R&B will be less flashy than Bella when installed. I'd go with R&B.

Can I offer another view? Think about touching the lovely knobs and handles with traces of chocolate on your hands and then having to clean them off. Which will be easier for you?

As for style, there are factual style descriptions -- as marcolo said -- but today these are all interpreted so they don't really matter except to architects and decogeeks like me.

Both choices are very pretty. The first pair will give the kitchen a slightly more formal look and the second will suggest a more country feeling.

But either will look good with most cabinet styles. I'd like to see each IRL because sometimes there are distinctions your eye catches that might tip the choice. Both are really lovely.

Boxerpup. Thanks for your comments. They made my day!!
Guess, I'm not by myself in not knowing my style. Looking at images on some sites, they will describe a knob or pull as being traditional and on another site, it may be called transitional. Don't know if they know either. So, guess we are not alone in thinking personal style can be confusing.

Riverspots & rococogurl: Thank you. Your views have been helpful!

An update on kitchen. They are in process of tearing the old cabinets out now! YEA!!!