Hancocks
1.54ct Colombian Emerald Three Stone Gypsy Set Ring
A striking emerald and gold three stone gypsy ring by Hancocks, centred with a Colombian emerald-cut emerald weighing 0.70ct set flush into the gold between two further Colombian emeralds weighing 0.84cts combined, all set in an 18ct yellow gold flat tapering band with bevelled edges and with a matte brushed satin finish.
£19,500.00
Information
Maker
Hancocks
Origin
London
Period
Contemporary
Gemstone
3 x Emerald-cut Colombian emeralds weighing 0.70ct, 0.44ct and 0.40ct, all with minor clarity enhancement
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).
6.5mm wide at centre front tapering to 5.3mm at centre back
Weight Description
8.8 grams
REF
127018B
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.
