Object Description
An old cut diamond and yellow gold ring by Hancocks. The central diamond is an 2.31ct elongated Asscher cut mounted with platinum double claws and with tapering French cut diamonds rub over set either side. The handcrafted ring has an 18ct yellow gold band with signature hand engraved decorative detailing and millegraining on a square profile.
Maker
Hancocks
Period
Contemporary
Origin
London
Gemstones
2.31ct G VS2 Elongated Asscher cut diamond – with GIA certificate
2 x Tapered French cut diamonds, combined total 0.25ct
Setting
18ct yellow gold and platinum
Weight
3.3 grams
Dimensions
UK finger size L, US finger size 5.75 (Can be adjusted to any size)
Front centre: 9.4mm
Band: 2 mm
Condition
New
Directors Notes
The Asscher cut was designed by Joseph Asscher in 1902 in an attempt to best utilise the natural shape of octahedral diamond crystals. The cut is essentially a square shape with the corners cut off quite steeply creating an almost octagonal outline to the stone. The facets are carefully arranged in three rows of straight, step-like faces to the top and bottom of the stone which has a wonderfully elegant and clean appearance with a more subtle sparkle than cuts such as the round brilliant. It became increasingly popular during the early 20th Century, particularly in the Art Deco period when the straight edges and angles of the cut suited the aesthetic perfectly. The Asscher family have been diamond dealers since the mid 19th Century and are probably best known as the company entrusted with the cleaving and cutting of the world famous Cullinan diamond.