Hancocks
5.24ct Antique Elongated Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
An old cut diamond ring in 18ct yellow gold by Hancocks. The handcrafted ring is set with a 5.24ct antique elongated Asscher cut diamond, double claw set in platinum at the corners and between stylised honeycomb shoulders composed of three bullet shaped French cut diamonds, all to a handcrafted platinum mount and plain 18ct yellow gold band.
£150,000.00
Information
Maker
Hancocks
Origin
London
Period
Contemporary
Gemstone
5.24ct H VS2 antique elongated Asscher cut diamond - with GIA certificate
6 x bullet shape French cut diamonds, total weight 0.23ct
Setting
18ct yellow gold and platinum
Dimensions
UK finger size M, US size 6.25 (can be adjusted to any size)
Head size: 11.1mm x 16.0mm (inclusive of shoulders)
Band width: 2mm
Weight Description
5.3 grams
REF
130179
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.
