Hancocks
2.11ct Colombian Emerald and Old Mine Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
An emerald and old cut diamond three stone ring by Hancocks. The ring is set to the centre with a cushion shaped step-cut Colombian emerald weighing 2.11cts claw set in 18ct yellow gold between two old mine cushion cut diamonds, one weighing 1.01ct and the other 1.09ct both claw set in platinum, all to a handcrafted 18ct yellow gold mount with D-section band, the shoulders and gallery accented with round brilliant cut diamonds.
£75,000.00
Information
Maker
Hancocks
Origin
London
Period
Contemporary
Gemstone
2.11ct cushion shaped step-cut Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement and SSEF certificate
1.01ct I VVS2 old mine brilliant cut diamond with GIA certificate
1.09ct H VVS2 old mine brilliant cut diamond with GIA certificate
Setting
18ct yellow gold with maker's mark and London assay marks
Dimensions
UK finger size L, US size 5.75 (Can be adjusted to any size)
Head: 11mm
Band: 2mm
Weight Description
5.4 grams
REF
128225
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.
