Hancocks London | Bespoke, Vintage & Contemporary Jewellery

Summer 2021

Engagement

Browse our stunning ring collection all handmade in London using the most beautiful vintage and antique gemstones.

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Summer 2021

Wedding Eternity

Discover our unique collection of wedding and eternity bands.

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Summer 2021

Vintage Antique

We are proud to be known around the Globe for our collection of vintage and antique jewels.

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This beautiful antique Renaissance Revival ...

Nov 30

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This beautiful antique Renaissance Revival diamond, pearl and enamel cross pendant is circa 1870s. The Holbeinesque Latin style cross is in yellow gold and fully decorated to the front with enamel work, featuring a repeated quatrefoil motif in green and white enamel against a deep blue ground with red enamel borders and with white enamel and gold scroll decorative detailing. The middle is applied with a square panel centred with a round white pearl framed by old cut diamonds and with five additional diamonds in gold settings applied to the cross, from the arms and the base of the cross are suspended a drop shaped white pearl with gold conical surmount and the whole is suspended from a diamond and enamel bale, the reverse of the cross is finely hand engraved with scrolling foliate patterns and in the centre is a small circular glazed panel. This exquisite jewel has been beautifully made, the enamel work combines both opaque and translucent colours and is inlaid with fine gold wirework scrolls, the gems are lovely quality and the engraving is superb, it is a very special piece complete with original fitted dark blue velvet box by Beasley & Beasley of St James’ London.

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Shape, texture and form collide into undulating ...

Nov 29

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Shape, texture and form collide into undulating gold perfection in our newly arrived Van Cleef & Arpels vintage bracelet. Delicately scattered with diamonds and emeralds it is wonderfully wearable for both day and evening.

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An endlessly wearable and useful Cartier classic, ...

Nov 29

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An endlessly wearable and useful Cartier classic, this gold paper clip long chain necklace dates from 1976. Measuring 39.5 inches long it is formed of uniform oval links of paper clip inspired design which have a slight twist to them allowing the necklace to sit perfectly flat. This iconic chain design from Cartier is one of their most recognisable links. At almost forty inches long, this necklace can be worn singly or wrapped twice around the neck offering versatility in wear. It’s perfect for layering with other necklaces and the open links will allow charms or pendants to be added to create a uniquely personal piece.

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Leopold, Jacques, Jules and Fernand Lacloche were ...

Nov 28

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Leopold, Jacques, Jules and Fernand Lacloche were not born into the jewellery trade, their father was in the textiles business, but between them these four brothers ensured that the name Lacloche became synonymous with some of the most exciting jewellery of the 20th Century. Founded in the late 19th century, it was during the 1920s that the company reached the peak of its excellence producing arguably some of the finest and most creative jewellery, clocks and ladies accessories of what will become known as the Art Deco period. From tiaras, diamond bracelets and colourful gem set brooches to mother of pearl inlaid clocks and vanity cases, fabulous examples of all different genres were sold by Lacloche Frères. This beautiful plaque brooch in onyx, carnelian and diamonds combines several leitmotifs of the period and is a really charming piece.

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This is one of our favourite cuts for diamonds. ...

Nov 28

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This is one of our favourite cuts for diamonds. The old mine brilliant cut (also known as old miners) are either square or rectangular cushion shaped diamonds with clearly rounded corners and sides. The style developed after the discovery of diamonds in Brazil in about 1725 which facilitated experiments in cutting due to the large increase in available stones. Eager as ever to retain as much weight as possible, cutters still followed the shape of the rough crystals but now corners became more rounded and the number of facets increased. The discovery of diamonds in South Africa during the late 1860’s coincided with revolutionised mechanical cutting methods. This saw the fashion for new round cut diamonds replace these cushion shaped stones which then became known as ‘old mine’ diamonds. Today the name old mine brilliant still describes a cushion shaped diamond with a small table facet, high crown and polished culet. These features allow old mine cuts to have a huge amount of fire and life, even in dimly-lit environments. We love it for the gentleness of its outline, generous sense of volume and of course that incredible fire and life.

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Nov 27

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Can’t. Stop. Staring. 😳 Very taken with this colour combo of Burmese ruby and fancy orange-yellow diamonds. Bezel setting plays up the geometric shape of the stones and keeps the look clean and contemporary, a very chic little number indeed. Full details on our website. 🧡❤️🧡

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This iconic chain design from Cartier is one of ...

Nov 26

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This iconic chain design from Cartier is one of their best loved and most recognisable links. The classic mariner anchor link long chain necklace in 18ct gold dates from the 1970s. The necklace has a lovely weight and feel to it and is perfect for layering with other necklaces. At 34” it is long enough to wear singly or be wrapped twice around the neck offering versatility in wear. A ‘buy now wear forever’ piece.

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Many of the big French jewellery houses of the ...

Nov 25

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Many of the big French jewellery houses of the Retro period created wonderful bird brooches in all different sizes, styles and gems. They remain very collectible today as there is so much variety within the genre, each bird having its own unique characteristics. The natural world and birds in particular provided a rich source of inspiration from which designers could draw either literally or stylistically to interpret in jewels. This gorgeous 1950s French bird of paradise brooch has been realistically modelled in 18ct yellow gold and platinum. It is perched on a single branch and the body is set with eight overlapping oval emerald beads secured on gold threads, the head and neck embellished with round brilliant cut diamonds and the eye with a single marquise ruby. The long beak is in polished gold, the tail formed of articulated flattened gold chains in a tapering V-shape with diamonds at the top and the wings of twisted yellow gold threads, all to a double pin clip fitting.

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This incredible ring oozes sophistication, the ...

Nov 25

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This incredible ring oozes sophistication, the colour of the old mine cut diamond is spectacular. We’ve set it with two antique cut white pear shape diamonds in 18ct rose gold.

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Spectacular pair of old mine brilliant cut ...

Nov 24

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Spectacular pair of old mine brilliant cut diamonds, set simply to show off just how stunning they are! Early Christmas present? You can even just hang them from your tree like a bauble…

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Do your ears deserve a treat?! What could be ...

Nov 23

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Do your ears deserve a treat?! What could be better than these gorgeous old cut diamonds on super simple hook drops to dazzle and dance and demand attention. The size? A not terribly discreet 6.3cts in each ear but we’re sure you’re worth it! 😉

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A French Retro ring with all the style and panache...

Nov 19

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A French Retro ring with all the style and panache you’d expect from a cocktail ring of this period. The volume, sweeping curvaceous asymmetric form, pavé gems, stepped edges - I could go on. Suffice to say if you’re looking for a statement ring to add some sparkle to your life - maybe this is it?!

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Our ruby and emerald ring is giving us some very ...

Nov 17

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Our ruby and emerald ring is giving us some very festive vibes with its gorgeous red and green colour combo. The ruby is Burmese and the emeralds have been calibre cut to fit the band perfectly, a lovely little ring and not just for Christmas!

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These wonderfully glamorous Cartier earrings from ...

Nov 16

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These wonderfully glamorous Cartier earrings from the Évasions Joaillières collection are supremely elegant in their design and have been beautifully made, the diamonds are bright and sparkly and the long drops dance in the light with the wearer’s movements. This design is loved by Royalty and movie stars with the actress Monica Bellucci wearing them to the Cannes Film Festival in 2006, Glenn Close wearing them to the 2019 BAFTAS and a pair recently selling from an important Royal Collection. Whether or not you wear them on a red carpet or to a Royal occasion, these earrings are sure to make you feel a million dollars! Full details are on our website, link in bio.

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When Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel launched her ...

Nov 14

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When jewellery wears jewellery it’s got to be ...

Nov 10

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When jewellery wears jewellery it’s got to be good right?! This gorgeous Edwardian moonstone and diamond brooch has recently arrived with us and I can’t stop staring at that gorgeous cameo and the ethereal blueish glow of the moonstone (known as adularescence to us gemologists) which roams across the surface as it’s turned. It’ll be coming to our website soon.