Hancocks
1.56ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Bezel Set Ring
A handcrafted old cut diamond bezel set ring in yellow gold, by Hancocks. The central 1.56ct old mine cushion cut diamond is set between shoulders of tapered French cut diamonds, all bezel set within a polished 18ct yellow gold mount and to a square-profile band.
£19,500.00
Information
Maker
Hancocks
Origin
London
Period
Contemporary
Gemstone
1.56ct F VS2 old mine brilliant cut diamond - with GIA certificate
2 x tapered French cut diamonds, total weight 0.28ct
Setting
18ct yellow gold
Dimensions
UK finger size L, US size 5.75 (can be made to fit any size)
Head: 9.5mm x 15.0mm (inclusive of shoulders)
Band width: 2mm
Weight Description
3.6 grams
REF
130902
Director’s Notes
Old mine brilliants, often referred to as old miners, are square or rectangular cushion-shaped diamonds distinguished by their rounded corners and gently curved sides. The style developed following the discovery of diamonds in Brazil around 1725, which significantly increased the availability of rough stones and encouraged experimentation in cutting. While cutters continued to follow the natural shape of the crystal in order to retain as much weight as possible, the corners became more rounded and the number of facets increased. The discovery of diamond deposits in South Africa in the late 1860s coincided with advances in mechanical cutting methods, and as newly fashionable round brilliant cuts gained popularity, these earlier cushion-shaped stones became known as 'old mine' diamonds. Today, the term old mine brilliant describes a cushion-shaped diamond with a small table, high crown and polished culet. These proportions allow old mine cuts to display exceptional fire and brilliance, even in low lighting.
