Specifications
Origin | London |
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Condition Report | New |
Setting | Platinum with maker's marks and London assay marks |
Weight description | 7.3 grams |
Dimensions | UK finger size M, US size 6.5 |
SKU | 123045 |
since 1849
A stunning emerald and diamond three stone ring by Hancocks, set to the centre with a wonderful Colombian emerald weighing 2.68cts claw set in 18ct yellow gold between carre-cut diamond shoulders, one weighing 1.34cts and of E colour and VVS2 clarity and the other 1.30cts and of E colour and VS2 clarity, all to an openwork gallery with basket motif details and a simple tapering platinum band.
£55,000.00
1 in stock
Origin | London |
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Condition Report | New |
Setting | Platinum with maker's marks and London assay marks |
Weight description | 7.3 grams |
Dimensions | UK finger size M, US size 6.5 |
SKU | 123045 |
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.
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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