Hancocks

4.16ct Padparadscha Sapphire and Old Mine Cushion Diamond Three Stone Ring

A fancy sapphire and old cut diamond three stone ring by Hancocks. The centre sapphire is a cushion shaped Ceylon padparadscha sapphire weighing 4.16cts, claw set in 18ct rose gold. The sapphire is set between two old mine cushion cut diamonds, weighing 0.73ct and 0.78ct, both claw set in platinum, all to a handcrafted 18ct rose gold mount with square section band with hand engraved detailing in the signature house style.
£75,000.00
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Information

Maker
Hancocks
Origin
London
Period
Contemporary
Gemstone
4.16ct cushion shape Padparadscha Ceylon sapphire no heat with GIA certificate 0.73ct F VS2 old mine brilliant cut diamond with GIA certificate 0.78ct F SI1 old mine brilliant cut diamond with GIA certificate
Setting
18ct rose gold and platinum with maker's mark and London assay marks
Dimensions
UK finger size L, US size 5.75 Head 9mm x 17mm Band 2mm
Weight Description
6 grams
REF
127910

Director’s Notes

Padparadscha sapphires are a particularly special variety of sapphire as they are the rarest of colours that sapphires are naturally found in. True padparadschas are a unique blend of pink and orange, exhibiting elements of both these colours in the same stone. Historically found only in Ceylon, the name ‘padparadscha’ (pronounced pad-per-add-sha) is derived from the ancient Sanskrit word ‘padmaraga’ referring to the colour of a lotus flower. However, most lotus blossoms are actually more pink than orange so today it is often thought of as a mix of lotus pink and sunset orange. Due to their rarity these stones are amongst the most expensive in the world. As with all gemstones, those that are certified untreated attract a premium as many are heated to improve the colour. Therefore, gems such as this one which has received no treatment are particularly rare and desirable. Today these beautiful orangey-pink sapphires can also be found in Vietnam, Tanzania and Madagascar. The spotlight was turned on these beautiful gems when Princess Eugenie became engaged with one in 2018. As with all sapphires, padparadschas are hard and durable which makes them ideal for setting in rings, particularly ones which will be worn every day such as an engagement ring.

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.