Hancocks
8.59ct Sugarloaf Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
A sugarloaf emerald and diamond ring by Hancocks. The handcrafted ring centres on an 8.59 ct sugarloaf Colombian emerald, claw set in platinum, within a halo of circular cut diamonds and flanked on either side by two bullet cut diamonds in bezel settings. The handcrafted platinum gallery and band feature signature hand engraving and millegrain detailing.
£75,000.00
Information
Maker
Hancocks
Origin
London
Period
Contemporary
Gemstone
8.59ct sugarloaf cabochon Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement - with AGL certificate
22 x round brilliant cut diamonds, estimated total weight 0.22ct
2 x bullet cut diamonds, estimated total weight 1.20ct
Setting
Platinum
Dimensions
UK finger size L, US size 5.75 (can be adjusted to fit any size)
Centre front: 16mm x 14.5mm
Band width: 2mm
Weight Description
8 grams
REF
123915
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.
