Hancocks

2.5mm Square French Cut Diamond and Platinum Eternity Band

A French-cut diamond and platinum eternity ring by Hancocks. The ring three quarter set with square French cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.90cts and of G colour and VS clarity, channel set in a platinum handcrafted mount with signature hand engraved detailing and millegraining. \n
£5,500.00
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Information

Maker
Hancocks
Origin
London
Period
Contemporary
Gemstone
Square French cut diamonds - G VS, total weight 0.90ct
Setting
Platinum with London assay and makers marks
Dimensions
UK finger size M 1/2, US finger size 6.5 (Can be made in any size) Band width: 2.5mm
REF
128387

Director’s Notes

The origins of the French cut can be traced back to the 15th Century however it wasn’t until much later, during the 17th Century that it really became fashionable. Having found favour with European Royalty, the style became particularly popular in France and it is likely that this is where the name originated. As diamond cutting techniques progressed, stones with a greater number of facets had become increasingly sought after because they displayed more brilliance than earlier, simpler cuts. The design of the French cut had developed from the addition of extra facets to the old table cut diamonds thereby altering them into much more lively stones. This style of cut has changed very little to this day and its evolution marks one of the earliest milestones in the development of the brilliant cut diamonds we know today.

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.