Object Description
Maker:
Hancocks
Summary:
1.12ct Colombian Emerald & French Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Description:
A Colombian, no oil emerald and French cut diamond ring by Hancocks. The handcrafted ring is centred on a 1.12ct octagonal step cut Colombian emerald, bezel set in 18ct yellow gold and within a halo of calibrated French cut diamonds, in a platinum bezel setting. The shoulders are accented with tapered French cut diamonds, to a square profile 18ct yellow gold band with signature hand engraved decorative detailing.
Period:
Contemporary
Origin:
London
Gems / Materials:
1.12ct octagonal step cut Colombian emerald with no indications of clarity enhancement – with SSEF certificate
18 x French cut diamonds of D/E colour and VVS clarity, combined total weight 1.56ct
Setting:
18ct yellow gold and platinum
Dimensions:
UK finger size L 1/2, US size 6 (can be adjusted to any size)
Band width: Band: 6.0mm at the shoulders tapering to 2.0mm at the centre back
Weight:
4.7 grams
Condition:
New
Director’s Notes:
Historically, the very finest quality emeralds have been found in Colombia, in particular three key mining areas – Muzo, Coscuez and Chivor – which between them have been supplying the world with exceptional gems for many hundreds of years. Stones from these locations are widely regarded to be the most beautiful and intense in colour with a purity of green unmatched by those from any other source. Whilst the earliest record of emerald mining was in Ancient Egypt, indeed Cleopatra loved these gems so much she is reputed to have had her own mine, the beauty of the stones from Colombia could not be rivalled. Since the 16th Century these stones have been widely traded throughout Europe and their superiority in terms of colour and size meant they quickly became the most highly prized emeralds in the world. Mining in these areas continues today and they are still producing exceptional quality gems which are as desirable today as they were to the early Colombians who first discovered them.