Hancocks

3.40ct Antique Asscher Cut Diamond & Onyx Ring

An antique Assher cut diamond, onyx and platinum ring by Hancocks. The ring is set to the centre with a 3.40ct vintage Asscher cut diamond bezel set in platinum and within a geometric surround of carved black onyx set in platinum to an an open bar gallery and a reeded platinum band.

£75,000.00
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Information

Maker
Hancocks
Origin
London
Period
Contemporary
Gemstone
3.40ct G VS1 antique Asscher cut diamond - with GIA certificate
Setting
Platinum
Dimensions
UK finger size L, US size 5.75 (can be adjusted to any size) Head: 14.1mm x 13.7mm Band: 2mm
Weight Description
7 grams
REF
127846

Director’s Notes

The Asscher cut was designed by Joseph Asscher in 1902 in an attempt to best utilise the natural shape of octahedral diamond crystals. The cut is essentially a square shape with the corners cut off quite steeply creating an almost octagonal outline to the stone. The facets are carefully arranged in three rows of straight, step-like faces to the top and bottom of the stone which has a wonderfully elegant and clean appearance with a more subtle sparkle than cuts such as the round brilliant. It became increasingly popular during the early 20th Century, particularly in the Art Deco period when the straight edges and angles of the cut suited the aesthetic perfectly. The Asscher family have been diamond dealers since the mid 19th Century and are probably best known as the company entrusted with the cleaving and cutting of the world famous Cullinan diamond.

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.