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As you’re all likely aware, diamonds are colour ...

Dec 5

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As you’re all likely aware, diamonds are colour graded on an alphabetical scale from D to Z. This ring is the happy marriage of diamonds from each end of that scale. A central Y-Z colour which is a beautiful soft yellow and D-E colour shoulders to set it off perfectly.

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Wonderfully delicate and detailed piercing on the ...

Dec 4

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Wonderfully delicate and detailed piercing on the bombe mount of this ring turns it into something altogether more refined, interesting and very special. The main diamond is a 3.12ct old European cut and each tiny fan-shaped section of the mount is set with a single cut diamond. Just arrived from the workshop and coming to the website soon, DM for details in the meantime.

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These natural pearls have a beautiful lustre and ...

Dec 3

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These natural pearls have a beautiful lustre and are strung as a double row, graduating in size and fastened with an emerald and diamond. Circa 1910, it is 16” long and the certified pearls range from 3mm to 6.7mm. This creates a gentle graduation resulting in a flattering and elegant jewel. Full details and more images on our website.

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The mysterious and ethereal Myst de Cartier ring -...

Dec 2

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The mysterious and ethereal Myst de Cartier ring - sparkling round brilliant diamonds set under a smooth transparent dome of colourless rock crystal all encased in 18ct white gold. Chic, tactile, a perfect party ring.✨

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If you’re looking to top your Christmas outfit ...

Dec 2

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If you’re looking to top your Christmas outfit off with a touch of sparkle then may we suggest this delightful Victorian hair accessory. A perfect little sparkling butterfly ready to alight in your hair and flutter away all night in the twinkling Christmas lights. ✨ It converts to a brooch, is available now and more images plus all info is on our website.

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Though she be but tiny she is mighty! to misquote...

Dec 1

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Though she be but tiny she is mighty! to misquote the Bard. If our last post celebrated the splendour of a statement jewel then this pendant exemplifies the loveliness of something tiny but perfectly formed and ideal to put on and never take off. A Victorian diamond heart that has certainly stolen my heart.

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Can you believe it’s December tomorrow, I ...

Nov 30

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Can you believe it’s December tomorrow, I certainly can’t! Helping to distract me from the thought of how much there is to do over the next 24 days is this absolute stunner of a jewel. Our December Jewel of the Month is a thing of beauty and a joy forever - well it will be for whoever gets to give it a home. A 21.70ct old Asscher cut set in our signature Hancocks ornate hand engraved ring, can you imagine finding this in your stocking come Christmas morning!!

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4.37cts of beautiful Asscher cut loveliness set as...

Nov 28

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4.37cts of beautiful Asscher cut loveliness set as a solitaire with our signature ornate hand engraved mount. The perfect combination of simple and ornate this ring is fresh off the bench and coming to the website soon. If you’ve been following us for a while you’ll know that we have a particular weakness for old Asscher cuts and I think this is a really lovely example.

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Our love of chunky old cut diamonds saw hearts ...

Nov 27

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During the 19th century, and in particular the ...

Nov 26

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During the 19th century, and in particular the mid-late Victorian era, a love of and fascination with the natural world was widespread. In a period now renowned for its sentimentalism, it is unsurprising that symbolism was rife and meaning was attached to flora and fauna great and small. For the Victorians, the butterfly represented the soul. The metamorphism from unassuming caterpillar to beautiful butterfly symbolised the growth of the human soul and the butterflies’ flight was seen as representative of the flight of the soul from the body upon death. Butterflies were widely depicted in jewellery both at rest and in flight, their beautiful form and colours lending themselves perfectly to decorative jewelled items from brooches and hair ornaments to necklaces and earrings.

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Actually no, a rose by any other name wouldn’t ...

Nov 24

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Actually no, a rose by any other name wouldn’t smell as sweet because nobody does them quite like Cartier. ❤️Hallmarked for Jacques Cartier London 1955, this exquisite naturalistic sculptural creation in finely hammered 18ct gold is embellished with a single diamond dew drop. It’s simply perfect and there’s not a thorn in sight.

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Our new navette diamond ring, simply set in ...

Nov 23

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Our new navette diamond ring, simply set in platinum with little pear shoulders and a plain reeded band. This shape, also known as a marquise, seems to be a little bit marmite for people but wether you’re a fan of the shape or not, we hope you’ll agree this one is a little sparkler! ✨

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This beautiful Cartier Art Deco diamond bracelet ...

Nov 22

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This beautiful Cartier Art Deco diamond bracelet was made in the 1930s and was likely worn stacked up with others as was the fashion at the time. The craftsmanship and articulation is exquisite and I hope you can tell from the video just how flexible and ribbon-like this bracelet is. The three main chevron patterned sections are joined by open rectangular links and we estimate it’s set with around 7cts of diamonds. It’s an elegant and classic jewel that’s lost none of its allure over the last almost 100 years and will no doubt be just as gorgeous in another 100.

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We’ve got another lovely moonstone jewel for you...

Nov 21

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We’ve got another lovely moonstone jewel for you this afternoon, well done to everyone on stories who correctly guessed this box held a brooch - it does indeed! A beautiful Victorian brooch set with a moonstone carved with a mythical scene of Aphrodite riding across the waves in her chariot pulled by a sea dragon ridden by Eros, the scene plays out under a single night time star. The moonstone is set into a gold frame with double rope twist border embellished at the cardinal points with clam shells - one of the primary motif associated with Aphrodite. The Greek goddess of love (Venus to the Romans) is of course associated with romance and beauty which would make this a perfect gift for your loved one.

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These perfectly lovely diamond hoop earrings from ...

Nov 20

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These perfectly lovely diamond hoop earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels are set with around 7cts of diamonds. The front outer edge with horizontal baguettes seamlessly channel set into 18ct gold and the back inner edge with round brilliants giving the appearance of full circle sparkle whilst the clip fittings mean they can be worn by everyone. Measuring 4cm x 3cm these are a statement hoop, perfect for party season and for adding some elegant sparkle to any occasion.

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Say hello to another new member of our Hancocks’...

Nov 19

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Say hello to another new member of our Hancocks’ menagerie, this wonderful Victorian demantoid garnet and diamond frog. The garnets are the perfect Kermit green for this little chap - although at almost 2 inches long he’s not so little! Look carefully and you’ll notice his mouth is in a slight smile, I’m sure he’s just spotted a tasty insect for his lunch…! Fitted with both a brooch pin and pendant loop he’s sure to grab attention however you wear him.