Hancocks
1.30ct Cabochon Colombian Emerald and 18ct Gold Ring
A beautiful and unusual emerald ring by Hancocks, centred with an oval shaped cabochon cut Colombian emerald weighing 1.30cts in partial rub over setting to elegantly tapering shoulders channel set with calibre cut emeralds of matching hue, all in a finely hand crafted 18ct yellow gold mount.
£16,500.00
Information
Maker
Hancocks
Origin
London
Period
Contemporary
Gemstone
1.30ct cabochon Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement with certificate.
0.65ct total calibre cut emeralds.
Setting
18ct yellow gold with maker's mark and London assay marks
Dimensions
UK finger size M, US size 6.25 (can be adjusted to any size)
Ring 8.1mm wide at centre front tapering to 2.4mm wide at centre back
Weight Description
3.1 grams
REF
126278
Director’s 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.
