Hancocks
1.51ct East-West Colombian Emerald & Calibré Diamond Ring
A Colombian emerald, diamond and platinum ring, by Hancocks. The handcrafted ring is centred on a 1.51ct Colombian emerald, set East-West, horizontally across the finger in a partial bezel setting and between tapering shoulders of calibré step-cut diamonds, all set in platinum.
£25,000.00
Information
Maker
Hancocks
Origin
London
Period
Contemporary
Gemstone
1.51ct emerald-cut Colombian emerald with insignificant oil - with certificate.
20 x step-cut diamonds, total weight 0.56cts
Setting
Platinum
Dimensions
UK finger size L, US size 5.75
Can be adjusted to fit any size
Weight Description
4.7 grams
REF
124449
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.
