Hancocks

2.07ct Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Ring

An emerald cut diamond ring by Hancocks, handcrafted with a diamond geometric halo with an 18ct yellow gold band. The central diamond is 2.07ct, in a fine platinum bezel setting and surrounded by a bevelled geometric halo of old brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds are set in platinum and the band is 18ct yellow gold.
£49,500.00
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Information

Maker
Hancocks
Origin
London
Period
Contemporary
Gemstone
2.07ct E VVS2 Emerald cut diamond with GIA certificate 20 x round brilliant cut diamonds total 0.32ct
Setting
18ct yellow gold and platinum, maker's marks and London assay marks
Dimensions
UK finger size L, US finger size 5.75 (Can be adjusted to any size) Head: 13.94 x 11.06mm Band: 2mm
Weight Description
6.8 grams
REF
128296

Director’s Notes

As its name suggests, the emerald cut was originally developed for emerald gemstones. Emeralds are brittle stones which can easily chip and crack, especially during the cutting and polishing process but also when being set and worn. Therefore, a style of fashioning was developed with cut-off corners rather than sharp pointed corners which helped to protect the most vulnerable points of the stone. Variations of this type of cut were used widely on coloured gems from around the 16th century onwards. The straight facets of an emerald cut are applied in a stepped pattern which means they have a different character to the brilliant cut styles of faceting thereby allowing the colour of the gem to be seen and enjoyed to the fullest without any distraction. It was several centuries before this cut was used on diamonds but during the first half of the 20th century, emerald cut diamonds began to appear and grow in popularity. Their sleek geometric appearance suited the aesthetic of the Art Deco period and the elegant feel of the stones which offered a cleaner icier look than their brilliant-cut sisters were loved by women looking for something a little different. The emerald-cut diamond is however less forgiving than a brilliant cut one in terms of concealing inclusions and hints of colour. Because the style and shape of the facets does not create as much fire and brilliance to distract the viewer, the quality of these stones can be clearly seen and therefore needs to be as good as possible to ensure the most beautiful gem. The earlier emerald cuts that we favour using in our jewellery are typically characterised by large wide-open tables which act as a window into the stone, large cut corners and higher tables and often flat open keels. These stones are supremely elegant and have a quiet understated look that is very appealing

About The Maker

Hancocks

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.