Hancocks
Round Colombian Emerald and Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
A beautiful Colombian emerald and diamond three stone ring by Hancocks, centred with a vibrant round Colombian emerald weighing 0.65cts between shoulders set with old European diamonds weighing 0.68ct combined, all three stones bezel set in 18ct yellow gold to a slim D-shape gold band.
£14,950.00
Information
Maker
Hancocks
Origin
London
Period
Contemporary
Gemstone
0.65ct round Colombian emerald with insignificant clarity enhancement and with GCS certificate
2 x old European brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.68cts combined
Setting
18ct yellow gold with maker's mark and London assay marks
Dimensions
UK finger size L, US size 5.75 (can be adjusted to any size).
Head 6.5mm x 14mm
REF
127317
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.
