The Hancocks Journal: September
WELCOME TO THE SEPTEMBER EDITION OF THE HANCOCKS JOURNAL where we celebrate timeless elegance, masterful craftsmanship, and the beauty of antique jewellery.
As we welcome September, with the leaves already turning and the feeling is altogether more autumnal, we are excited to share a few of our ‘New Arrivals’ below as well as our Jewel of the Month and some thoughts from ‘Inside Hancocks’.
We’re always here to help with your jewellery inquiries, so please reach out to us anytime using the contact information at the end of this newsletter.
Here’s to September being filled with our rare gemstones and the latest treasures in our collection. We hope to see you soon!
p.s. The banner image (above) is one of the earliest images from our archive and shows the Hancocks stand at the Vienna Exhibition in 1873. It has been brought to life in colour for us by experts in this field. When you visit us next, don’t miss the larger version of the image framed outside the Burlington Gallery.
New Arrivals
Hancocks, Contemporary
4.03ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Ring
Edwardian, circa 1910
An Antique Diamond, Pearl and Platinum Garland Necklace
French, c.1830
A Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Oval Link Bracelet
Hancocks, Contemporary
1.05ct ‘Pigeon’s Blood’ Ruby & French Cut Diamond Ring
Jewel of the Month
This month we are celebrating this exceptional French antique snake bracelet, circa 1880.
The snake is a motif that has been an enduring symbol in jewellery for centuries. After Prince Albert gifted Queen Victoria a snake ring to symbolise their engagement there was a surge in popularity and this jewel, created during this era is a testament to the finest craftsmanship of the period, it is an exceptional example of its genre. Click below to learn more.