Object Description
A beautiful emerald and diamond ring by Hancocks, centred on a lovely rich and deeply saturated emerald-cut emerald of Colombian origin weighing 2.41cts rub over set in 18ct yellow gold between elegant stepped shoulders set with baguette cut diamonds also in rub over settings to a simple square-section shank, all handmade in 18ct gold.
Maker
Hancocks
Period
Contemporary
Origin
London
Gemstones
2.41ct emerald-cut Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement and SSEF certificate
4 x baguette diamonds weighing 0.42cts total
Setting
18ct yellow gold with maker’s marks and London assay marks
Weight
4.9 grams
Dimensions
UK finger size L, US size 5.75 (Can be made any size)
Head 11mm x 8.5mm
Band 2mm at centre back
Condition
New
Directors 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.