since 1849
A beautiful old cut diamond and sapphire ring by Hancocks, set to the centre with a bright and lively old-cut Asscher cut diamond weighing 1.54cts and of F colour and VS2 clarity, bezel set in platinum with a geometric surround of calibre cut sapphires in a channel setting, all in a finely crafted handmade platinum mount with square shaped band. This ring echoes the aesthetic of the Art Deco period with its straight lines and geometric angles, perfect for an admirer of this era and its design ethos.
£17,500.00
1 in stock
| Origin | London |
|---|---|
| Gemstones and Other Materials | 1.54ct F VS2 old cut Asscher cut diamond with GIA certificate Calibre cut sapphires weighing a combined total of 0.75cts |
| Condition Report | New |
| Setting | Platinum with London assay and maker's marks. |
| Weight description | 5.1 grams |
| Dimensions | UK finger size L 1/2, US size 5.75 |
| SKU | 124489 |
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.
Within the archives of the London jewellers Hancocks, there exists the most extraordinary book. Large, heavy and showing distinct signs of age it is filled with page after page of diary entries documenting almost one hundred and twenty years of not only company history but social history as well.
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